Gibson Falcon 20 1x12'' Tube Combo Amplifier
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Gibson is proud to introduce the new Falcon 20 1x12 Combo amplifier. It pays homage to Gibson's legendary past as one of the world's first manufacturers of electric guitar amplifiers. The Falcon 20 resurrects the Gibson amp icon and delivers vintage tone, reimagined in an upgraded rendering with valuable new features and all the original magic intact, and then some.
While inspired by the Gibson Falcon amps from the 1960s, this all-new design from renowned amp pioneer Randall Smith and the MESA/Boogie Design Team is handcrafted in Petaluma, California, and sets a new bar in low-power tone. The Falcon 20 stands apart from its predecessors due to the constructional upgrades and tonal improvements unearthed over Randall's five decades of tube amp design experience and performance-pushing ideology that deliver nothing less than astonishing results.
The Falcon 20 features single-channel simplicity with a focus on great tone and ease of use. The ultra-simple, pure signal path design has controls consisting of Volume and Tone, plus the addition of footswitchable Reverb and Tremolo, which add dimensionality and motion and immensely increase the amp's enjoyment and usefulness over a wide range of musical styles.
Players in the know have long understood that one of the secrets to great overdriven tone is power amp overdrive, and lower-powered amps are key to turning up and achieving that cranked power amp sound without overwhelming volume levels. The Gibson Falcon 20 1x12 Combo is ideal for those demanding touch-sensitive, nuanced response at the low to medium end of the gain and power spectrum, with a harmonically rich blend of vintage power-amp overdrive when turned up. All this tonal magic is brought to life via the vintage voice from a 12" Jensen® Blackbird Alnico speaker, which perfectly complements the volume range and Class A power section.
Players can select between Full, Half, or Low (12, 5, or 1-Watt) power modes of patented Multi-Watt™, 6V6, Pure Class A Power, or 15, 6, or 2-Watts with optional 6L6 Power Tubes, providing three levels of expressive, vintage Gibson tone and feel. This power flexibility enables even more ways to transition in and out of clip seamlessly and musically and making the Falcon 20 an ideal amp for club gigs, home practice, and recording purposes. With its modern refinements, high-end performance, and boutique construction, the Falcon 20 soars high above even the most prized vintage Gibson gems.
Features
• Handcrafted in Petaluma, California• All-Tube Amplifier: 2x 6V6 Power Tube (optional 2x 6L6) / 4x 12AX7 Preamp Tubes
• Pure Class A Power
• Cathode Biased, Maintenance-Free
• Single Channel Simplicity Channel Features: Normal & Low (Cleaner) Inputs, Volume, Tone, Reverb, Tremolo Depth & Frequency Controls
• Footswitchable, All-Tube Spring Reverb
• Footswitchable, All-Tube Tremolo
• Monitor (Slave) DI Output Fixed Attenuated from the Speaker Output
• Polished Stainless Steel Control Faceplate
• Aluminum Chassis
• 2 Button Footswitch Included
• Slip Cover Included
• 12" Jensen Blackbird Alnico Speaker
Specifications
Channels & Modes: 1 Channel / 2 Modes (Normal or Low)Channels/Inputs: Normal & Low Inputs - NORMAL = Clean to Overdrive, LOW = Cleaner
Graphic Eq Reverb Fx Solo: Reverb, Tremolo
Foot switchable Functions: Reverb On/Off, Tremolo On/Off (2-Button Vintage Style Footswitch Included)
Speakers Impedance: 1 - 12" 8 Ohm Jensen Blackbird ALNICO 40 / Total Load = 8 Ohms
Weight: 31 lbs.
Reverb Effects Bypass Options: Footswitchable, All-Tube, Spring Reverb & Tremolo
Speaker Outputs: One 8 Ohm and Two 4 Ohm
Slave Output: Yes - Fixed-Attenuated "MONITOR" Output from the Speaker Output
Channel Controls: Volume, Tone, Reverb, Tremolo Depth & Frequency Controls
Amp Type: Tube
Rectifier Type: Silicon Diodes
Preamp Tubes: 4x 12AX7
Power Amp Tubes: 2x 6V6 (or optional 2x 6L6)
Maintenance Free Fixed Bias: Cathode Biased, which is also Maintenance Free
Footswitch: Included - 2-Button Vintage Style (Reverb On/Off, Tremolo On/Off)
Slip Cover: Included - Fitted Slipcover
Cabinet Material: Marine Grade, Baltic Birch
Speakers Impedance: 1 - 8 Ohm Jensen Blackbird ALNICO 40 / Total Load = 8 Ohms
Casters: n/a
Extra Features: Vintage-Inspired Construction for Tone & Portability
Weight: 31 lbs. (14.06 kg.)
Height: 17.5" (44.45 cm) (Height measurement includes rubber feet and the top of the handle in its flat position)
Width: 20" (50.8 cm)
Depth: 8 7/8" (22.54 cm)
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Description: Justin Waterfield goes on a blind date with the brand new Gibson Falcon 5 and Falcon 20 amps. He uncovers the products on camera for the first time and gives his first impressions with authentic reactions. These new amps are a beautiful tribute to the original 60's Gibson Falcon, keeping the physical design and tones amazingly simple. The Falcon 5 has three dials (Volume, Tone, Reverb) and a power attenuator switch. The Falcon 20 has five dials (Volume, Tone, Reverb, Depth, & Frequency for Tremolo) along with a 3-way pentode/triode switch. These gorgeous vintage-style amps are built by MESA/Boogie (a Gibson-owned company as of 2023), which tells you straight away that these amps are the REAL DEAL! If you feel like getting your classic 60’s & 70’s tones on, Gibson has you covered with the Falcon 5 and Falcon 20 combo amps.
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| Falcon 20 1x12'' Tube Combo Amplifier | 798796 |
