by Bman | Jul 12, 2011 | Uncategorized
A "Revelation in Rythm" - the GA-90 was introduced alongside Gibson's first electric bass - the violin-shaped EB-1. Finished in dark brown "buffalo-grained" leatherette. The amplifier features six 8 inch speakers, strangely enough it may seem. The confined throw of a...
by Bman | Jun 24, 2011 | Uncategorized
Surprisingly, the GA-40 wasn’t Gibson’s most powerful amp of the time, contrary to the kind of firepower that you might think the powerful Les Paul Standard demanded. But remember, the Les Paul wasn’t designed to be the blues-rock and heavy-rock monster that it would...
by Bman | May 31, 2011 | Uncategorized
Gibson GA20 (1955) Speaker Config: Jensen P12R Wattage: 12w Tube Setup: 5Y3, 2x6V6, 12AY7s If you like what I’m doing, Like ---Bman’s Blues Report--- Facebook Page! I’m looking for great talent and trying to grow the audience for your favorites band! - ”LIKE”...
by Bman | May 20, 2011 | Uncategorized
GA-6 (tweed)10-14W 2x12" Guitar Combo (identical to the GA-14 Titan except for the 12" speaker)Speakers: 2x12"Inputs (instr. + mic.): 2+2 (tweed)Channels: 2Volume Controls: 2Tone Controls: 1Tremolo: NoTubes: 5 (2x12AX7, 2x6V6, 5Y3 or (newer version) Pre (2x7025), Pow...
by Bman | May 10, 2011 | Uncategorized
Here's our daily amp video. These old Gibson amps can really have an interesting sound. Designed to be played with a humbucking pickup they are totally different from a fender based design. Gibson GA-30(1948) 15Watts 1x8" & 1x12" speaker Built some two years after...