Exciting news for guitar enthusiasts: Gibson Amplifiers are making a grand return, as hinted by CEO Cesar Gueikian in 2021. The big reveal includes the model’s name and an exclusive sneak peek.
UPDATE 16/01/24
They are now out, well two of them at least…
Gibson Amplifiers Falcon 20
Gibson’s interactive new landing page teases the upcoming launch, inviting fans to join a mailing list for the latest updates. Expect more news in the coming weeks. Potentially, around the time of NAMM 2024.
Frequency
The highlight is the Falcon 20, an amplifier that marries vintage charm with modern innovation. It features a cream Tolex exterior, adjustable attenuation controls (Full, Half, and Low), and a mysterious Frequency dial, possibly for tremolo effects.
GA-19RVT
The Falcon 20 pays homage to the original Gibson Falcon (GA-19RVT), a 14-watt combo amp from 1961. Known for its reverb and tremolo features, the original Falcon was a testament to Gibson’s innovative spirit. It boasted a 12″ Jensen speaker, 6V6 power tubes, a trio of 6EU7 preamp tubes, and a 7199 tube for its reverb circuit.
Gibson Amps are back
Gibson’s storied history in amp production dates back to 1935, with this model halting production in 1967. The GA and BR series became cult classics. The acquisition of Mesa/Boogie in 2021 reignited interest in American-made Gibson amps.
Randall Smith
Later in 2021, Gueikian confirmed to that Mesa/Boogie founder Randall Smith was spearheading the new Gibson amp designs, promising a fresh evolution in their Petaluma, California facility.
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