Gibson GA15RV Combo Offer

benjsaynomore · March 29th, 2008, 06:47 PM

I had someone offer me a Gibson GA15RV on Gearpage for my aerodyne tele (mij, great condition, vintage case, pro setup, stock pickups).

What are your thoughts those of you who have used these amps? It's a made in UK version (from what I hear a bit brighter). I'm looking for a great clean to boost with my pedals. I play at Church mainly.

Anyone with experience with these, your input is appreciated.

Tim Armstrong · March 29th, 2008, 06:59 PM

That amp was originally designed by Trace Elliot, who was gobbled up by Gibson. It was known as the Velocette, and was a really great, very Vox-flavored amp. Lots of chime and sparkle, definitely a keeper!

Cheers, Tim

nic'o'caster · March 29th, 2008, 09:20 PM

Yeah, definitely a good amp. The ability to use it in triode or pentode mode is great if you plan to use it at home. Also it has a very clever electronic circuit. Only 3 knobs (reverb, tone, volume) but the tone works on a multidimensional way, allowing usable dark to bright tones. It has a bright switch for humbucker guitar but you might not use it with the Tele, this amp is plenty bright. Not sparkly as a Fender, more like a Vox but it's warm and punchy at the same time. The reverb is good. There's only 4 tubes : 2x ECC83/12AX7’s and 2x EL84/6BQ5. You can link another amp through the second input (low) like a daisy chain bi-amping system

. It has a great projection without being beamy and last but not least, is not too heavy. Oh and I forgot : it looks so cool !

March 29th, 2008, 06:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
benjsaynomore TDPRI Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Vancouver, WA Age: 24 Posts: 52	Gibson GA15RV Combo Offer I had someone offer me a Gibson GA15RV on Gearpage for my aerodyne tele (mij, great condition, vintage case, pro setup, stock pickups). What are your thoughts those of you who have used these amps? It's a made in UK version (from what I hear a bit brighter). I'm looking for a great clean to boost with my pedals. I play at Church mainly. Anyone with experience with these, your input is appreciated.

March 29th, 2008, 06:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
Tim Armstrong Moderator Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Berlin, Maryland, USA Age: 49 Posts: 10,279	That amp was originally designed by Trace Elliot, who was gobbled up by Gibson. It was known as the Velocette, and was a really great, very Vox-flavored amp. Lots of chime and sparkle, definitely a keeper! Cheers, Tim __________________ http://www.moodswingers.org

March 29th, 2008, 09:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
nic'o'caster Tele-Meister Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: SwLd Age: 42 Posts: 366	Yeah, definitely a good amp. The ability to use it in triode or pentode mode is great if you plan to use it at home. Also it has a very clever electronic circuit. Only 3 knobs (reverb, tone, volume) but the tone works on a multidimensional way, allowing usable dark to bright tones. It has a bright switch for humbucker guitar but you might not use it with the Tele, this amp is plenty bright. Not sparkly as a Fender, more like a Vox but it's warm and punchy at the same time. The reverb is good. There's only 4 tubes : 2x ECC83/12AX7’s and 2x EL84/6BQ5. You can link another amp through the second input (low) like a daisy chain bi-amping system . It has a great projection without being beamy and last but not least, is not too heavy. Oh and I forgot : it looks so cool !