Very cool vintage 1955 Gibson GA-5 Les Paul Junior guitar amp. Amp shows some staining to the tolex, the handle is missing and there is a small rip on the speaker covering. Amp works and sounds great. Very quiet up to 3 o’clock on the knob, it gets a little noisy when dimed but not too bad. It has the early Les Paul Junior script on the plate. There is a very valid reason for people calling these the Champ killer. Amp still has the original 2 prong power cable.
Up for sale, a 1963 Gibson GA-30RVT Invader in great condition, complete with the original footswitch. Please examine the pictures closely for a complete description. This GA-30RVT has a complete vintage tube set and a pair of original Jensen speakers-a 12″ C12R ceramic magnet driver and a 10″ P10R alnico magnet speaker. This amp is surprisingly quiet and sounds great. Cleans are clear and bold. The Reverb is unique and acts as a volume control as opposed to a wet/dry mix. This allows the effect to be heard with the amp volume otherwise at zero (a particularly ethereal sound), and also causes the reverb to have its own natural overdrive characteristics when you crank it. The Tremolo is particularly dimensional and deep with a strong throbbing quality. The circuit is original and professionally serviced only as strictly necessary, with new electrolytic caps and a modern three-prong power cable. All of the original transformers are intact and all of the pots are original as well. This model has 8 Tubes and include a matched pair of Westinghouse 7591 power tubes, a Amperex Bugle Boy rectifier, and original RCA-branded valves in the preamp. The amp schematic appears to be identical to the early and coveted Epiphone EA-12 RVT Futura. The speakers are both original to the amp. In addition, there is a switchable external jack that cuts off the connection to the output transformer, allowing you to easily use this as a stand alone speaker cabinet. The cabinet construction is impressive and the overall unit is unbelievably clean. The amp features its original smooth brown covering and two-tone grillcloth, with a large Gibson badge on the face, almost pristine graphics on the aluminum faceplate, and a full complement of reflector cap knobs. The original (hard-wired) two-button footswitch is included.
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Vintage Gibson Mercury Tube Amp Head 2-Channel 1960s. Completely rebuilt with all new filter capacitors, cathode caps and coupling caps where needed and any spec resistors. A three prong cord has been added as well for safety. The cab is in really good shape for its age and the tremolo works really well. All the controls are very interactive with each other. The power tubes are a match brand new set and the preamp tubes are mainly all good quality vintage stuff.
The Vintage 1961 Gibson Skylark G5 Tube Amplifier is a sought-after piece of audio equipment that carries the iconic brand name of Gibson Skylark. Made in the United States, this GA-5 model features a classic tube amplifier design that provides warm and dynamic sound quality. With its vintage appeal and durable construction, this amplifier is a valuable addition to any musician’s gear collection, offering a rich and authentic sonic experience for those who appreciate the timeless sound of vintage amplifiers.
Up for sale, a 1957 Gibson GA-20 in excellent condition and in perfect working order. Featuring original two-tone cosmetics, a positively gleaming chrome faceplate, a Jensen P12R speaker, and a very original and professionally serviced circuit, this GA-20 is the perfect mid-size combo from the golden age of tube amplification. In many ways analogous to Fender’s narrow panel tweed amps of the same era, the GA-20 features a four input design with a 6V6 power tube pair, 5Y3 rectifier, and dual triode (12AX7, etc) tubes in the preamp. Offering distinctly different voicings between the single Microphone input and the three Instrument inputs, the GA-20 is at its most aggressive via the Mic channel. While this input does offer a modicum of clean headroom, it quickly overdrives with a sizzling, chewy sound that’s extremely smooth. The Tone control has an absolutely massive sweep, actually adding a bit more gain when turned up. Maxing out both Volume and Tone knobs yields a ripping, cutting sound that interacts equally well with single coils and humbuckers. The Instrument inputs have more range in the clean signal, with a full-bodied and sweet sound that works well with a host of effects pedals. Turning down the Tone knob on this channel and pushing the Volume can achieve a very nice bark and a spitty quality almost akin to certain fuzz boxes, depending on the guitar being used, and once again diming everything out delivers plenty of richness and roar. The point-to-point circuit has been professionally serviced, and the preamp retains a trio of original yellow Astrons, the same capacitors used in Fender’s narrow panel tweed circuits, and a key component in the musical nature of those preamps. There are a few modern Jupiter tubular caps in the preamp (which faithfully replicate the design and tonal properties of an Astron), and the power supply has been recapped with high quality F&Ts. The original output transformer is intact, and while it would have originally been mounted to the speaker frame, the transformer has been relocated to the chassis. The source-date code on the output transformer dates to the 14th week of 1957. The power transformer is a modern premium replacement courtesy of Mercury Magnetics, fitted with the original “GA-20″-embossed bell cover. The speaker is the original Jensen P12R alnico magnet driver which has a dark blue/green frame. The speaker has been recently professionally reconed, and the date code on the edge of the frame is from the 22nd week of’57. The original two-tone brown and fawn covering is remarkably clean, especially considering the fragility of this material compared to a conventional tolex or even tweed. The chrome plating on the faceplate is extremely nice, and the amp retains all of its original black silkscreen graphics. The gold Gibson badge is no longer present on the amp’s face, and the luggage-style handle is present.
Up for sale, a 1962 Gibson GA-79RV in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original footswitch. A true stereo affair, the GA-79RV features a V front cabinet with two 20 watt channels pushing individual 10 Jensen ceramic magnet speakers. The quad of 6BQ5 (EL84) power tubes deliver a healthy 40 watts of all tube power when run in mono, and these tubes have a crystalline top end and heavenly overdrive, delivering a distinctly Vox-esque sizzle and roar when diming out the circuit. The cleans are snappy and clear too, with appropriate headroom before the circuit cascades into touch-sensitive bite and crunch. Exclusive to Channel 1, the tube-driven Reverb is lush and splashy, and given the stereo operation, the GA-79RV also offers the unique opportunity to mix the effected signal of Channel 1 with the dry signal of Channel 2, with a distinctive cabinet design that fills a room with dimensional tube tone. The circuit has been freshly and professionally serviced, with original transformers and a recap of the power supply with F&T capacitors. The tidy tag board circuit features a bevy of original carbon comp resistors and molded signal caps, and the CentraLab pots have visible date codes from the 38th week of’61. The vertically mounted reverb tank has a date stamp from the 2nd week of’62. The tube complement includes a modern quartet of Sovtek EL84 power tubes, with all vintage valves from the likes of RCA and GE in the preamp. The chrome-plated faceplate has plenty of shine, with all of the original black silkscreened text intact as well as all of the knobs. The speakers have been replaced with a modern pair of Jensen C10Q ceramic magnet 10 drivers. The original footswitch is included too and hard-wired, allowing easy activation of the Reverb, and fitting in its original metal bracket for transport central to the lower back panel. The original textured dark gray tolex and wheat grillcloth are extremely clean, and particularly notable, the entire original plastic Gibson badge is intact central to the face of the amp (a true rarity).
1950′ vintage gibson Ga-20 tube guitar amplifier just recapped sounds amazing reissue speaker. The original speaker was rotted and had tears ready to go no issues.
Vintage Gibson GA-6 Amp with Fender Speaker. Work Done on Amp by Metz Modifications in Minnesota. To the best of my knowledge, everything works as it should. Very Open to Offers!! Please contact with questions.
Vintage 1951 Gibson BR-9Tube Amplifier == VG 7/10 or better condition, relatively light exterior wear (leatherette is light/flimsy and often has much more wear), intact original handle, knob is not original, very nice appearance == Replaced filter caps == A bit more hi-fi (to my ears) than a Champ == Cool little amp ==. Please take a minute and read our feedback!! We strive to achieve 5 star service!! If you are not certain, ask questions!!! We describe as accurately as possible and research well but we’re NOT an experts nor a techs. We’re easy to contact!! We will leave feedback as soon as we receive yours. Also check our other listings for more neat Vintage/used Instruments & Amps, Vintage & Antique Art, Books, Jewelry, Collectibles, Electronics and Eclectica. We will not alter values or list as gift. AK& HI may be a bit more, too = check with us!! We pack very well, but on rare occasions damage may occur – that’s why we insure!! Also, I recommend having guitars set up professionally to your liking, our tastes may vary!! Blue Book condition grades: Mint 98%, EXC+ 95%, EXC 90%, VG+ 80%, VG 70%, Good 60%, Fair 40%.
