More Gibson GA-5 Blowout Prices

endzone · March 11th, 2008, 11:07 AM

Just saw where MF is now selling the GA-5 as a "blem" for $230

I'm sure these are the returns and not blems. This is a deal.

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/produ...mp?sku=481209X

nasonm · March 11th, 2008, 11:09 AM

ugh..these things are killing me! I was never interested in them but not I can't help but wonder if I'm missing out.

wetland10 · March 11th, 2008, 11:13 AM

Anyone own one of these? How are they? What is the tone like compared to a Champ?

Wayne

Rob DiStefano · March 11th, 2008, 11:21 AM

After getting the first one for $299, I ordered a second.

Lemme tell ya folks, blem or no blem, for $230/delivered ...

GET THIS AMP NOW!

... I'm gonna get a third one - you couldn't build this amp for $299 ... Mojo Heyboer trannies, turret board PTP wiring, quality electronics ... read the story about this amp HERE ... don't dawdle, these babies are gonna go REAL FAST.

meyekel · March 11th, 2008, 11:23 AM

sold out on the website.

stephent2 · March 11th, 2008, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by meyekel

sold out on the website.

right now it's says they are in stock,...

10:40 am, 4-11-08

endzone · March 11th, 2008, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by meyekel

sold out on the website.

I just checked and it says they're "in stock and ready to ship".

wetland10 · March 11th, 2008, 11:37 AM

When you add it to the cart it says they are GONE. Too bad.

red57strat · March 11th, 2008, 11:38 AM

Keep your eyes peeled. These amps aren't for everyone and a lot of folks who wouldn't typically give them a second glance took a chance on them.

I'd keep my eyes peeled for Gibson closeouts in general. Going through a merger, they're gonna want to clear out slow moving products before finalizing a deal.

reverbbb · March 11th, 2008, 11:48 AM

The regular $299 listing says "Back Ordered until 5/1/08". But based on so many delivery issues that we saw this past summer, I tend to think this is not credible information on their website.

nasonm · March 11th, 2008, 11:56 AM

I'm waiting to see if they drop the price on the 15 Watt 1-12 Gibson combo with Verb and Trem....yummy!

Brent Hutto · March 11th, 2008, 12:09 PM

There's a GA-5 on eBay that's up to $234 shipped and it still has almost two days to go. I'll bet it tops $300 including shipping by the time it sells.

There's someone else advertising one at $584 shipped or best offer! I don't believe he's had any takers yet so you could probably buy it for not too much over $500 if you play your cards right

androo · March 11th, 2008, 12:12 PM

I've got it, I love it! I'm only on the fence now with all the wonderful mods that are popping up. I'm still at stock, and just lovin' it.

droo :)

gibsonjunkie · March 11th, 2008, 12:42 PM

I have a letter from MF after a screwup on a delivery giving me an additional 10% off any purchase. I hope I can make it home tonight to get it before they run out of those...

Brent Hutto · March 11th, 2008, 12:53 PM

junkie,

They were already out when this thread started, alas...

March 11th, 2008, 11:07 AM	#1 (permalink)
endzone Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Louisiana Age: 52 Posts: 1,644 40 Photos	More Gibson GA-5 Blowout Prices Just saw where MF is now selling the GA-5 as a "blem" for $230 I'm sure these are the returns and not blems. This is a deal. http://www.musiciansfriend.com/produ...mp?sku=481209X __________________ *I'm Makin Progress*

March 11th, 2008, 11:09 AM	#2 (permalink)
nasonm Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bangor, Maine Age: 31 Posts: 1,713 16 Photos	ugh..these things are killing me! I was never interested in them but not I can't help but wonder if I'm missing out. __________________ "i have learned to just grit my teeth, change the subject, consider their deep total ignorance, fondle the thumb picks in my pocket and go on my way" - bender-freak It's been lonely in the saddle since my horse died

March 11th, 2008, 11:38 AM	#9 (permalink)
red57strat Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,221	Keep your eyes peeled. These amps aren't for everyone and a lot of folks who wouldn't typically give them a second glance took a chance on them. I'd keep my eyes peeled for Gibson closeouts in general. Going through a merger, they're gonna want to clear out slow moving products before finalizing a deal. __________________ Don

March 11th, 2008, 11:48 AM	#10 (permalink)
reverbbb Friend of Leo's Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Just Plano, Texas Age: 50 Posts: 3,710 34 Photos	The regular $299 listing says "Back Ordered until 5/1/08". But based on so many delivery issues that we saw this past summer, I tend to think this is not credible information on their website. __________________ "I come here to reflect a little."™ Myspace Guitarist P&W Forum

March 11th, 2008, 11:56 AM	#11 (permalink)
nasonm Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bangor, Maine Age: 31 Posts: 1,713 16 Photos	I'm waiting to see if they drop the price on the 15 Watt 1-12 Gibson combo with Verb and Trem....yummy! __________________ "i have learned to just grit my teeth, change the subject, consider their deep total ignorance, fondle the thumb picks in my pocket and go on my way" - bender-freak It's been lonely in the saddle since my horse died

March 11th, 2008, 11:13 AM	#3 (permalink)
wetland10 Tele-Meister Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 380	Anyone own one of these? How are they? What is the tone like compared to a Champ? Wayne

March 11th, 2008, 11:21 AM	#4 (permalink)
Rob DiStefano Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Park Ridge, NJ Age: 62 Posts: 4,791	After getting the first one for $299, I ordered a second. Lemme tell ya folks, blem or no blem, for $230/delivered ... GET THIS AMP NOW! ... I'm gonna get a third one - you couldn't build this amp for $299 ... Mojo Heyboer trannies, turret board PTP wiring, quality electronics ... read the story about this amp HERE ... don't dawdle, these babies are gonna go REAL FAST.

March 11th, 2008, 11:23 AM	#5 (permalink)
meyekel Tele-Meister Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Denver Posts: 206	sold out on the website.

March 11th, 2008, 11:37 AM	#8 (permalink)
wetland10 Tele-Meister Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 380	When you add it to the cart it says they are GONE. Too bad.

March 11th, 2008, 12:09 PM	#12 (permalink)
Brent Hutto Tele-Holic Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: South Carolina Posts: 657 6 Photos	There's a GA-5 on eBay that's up to $234 shipped and it still has almost two days to go. I'll bet it tops $300 including shipping by the time it sells. There's someone else advertising one at $584 shipped or best offer! I don't believe he's had any takers yet so you could probably buy it for not too much over $500 if you play your cards right __________________ ON HIATUS

March 11th, 2008, 12:12 PM	#13 (permalink)
androo Tele-Meister Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 104	I've got it, I love it! I'm only on the fence now with all the wonderful mods that are popping up. I'm still at stock, and just lovin' it. droo :)

March 11th, 2008, 12:42 PM	#14 (permalink)
gibsonjunkie Tele-Holic Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bloomfield, Connecticut Age: 55 Posts: 644	I have a letter from MF after a screwup on a delivery giving me an additional 10% off any purchase. I hope I can make it home tonight to get it before they run out of those... __________________ The early bird gets the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese...

March 11th, 2008, 12:53 PM	#15 (permalink)
Brent Hutto Tele-Holic Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: South Carolina Posts: 657 6 Photos	junkie, They were already out when this thread started, alas... __________________ ON HIATUS