$299 Gibson tube amp - Made in USA!

Sidney Vicious · February 23rd, 2008, 01:48 PM

What do you guys think of this little temptress?

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

Brick · February 23rd, 2008, 02:04 PM

At that price probably worth considering. Gibson's regular amp pricing is nuts. I was lucky to find my 15 watt Goldtone (Trace Vellocette) for $380. It had been sitting in the store so long they sold it as used. At $999 list, they probably sold a dozen or so of them.

Tim Armstrong · February 23rd, 2008, 02:11 PM

Hand-wired, JJ tubes... Looks like a keeper!

I can't find any mention of "Made in the USA" though...

Cheers, Tim

tele1 · February 23rd, 2008, 02:15 PM

And I love it. Mine is a couple of years old and it is made in USA, but don't know about the newer ones. Its a good amp for around the house.

NewOldStock · February 23rd, 2008, 02:23 PM

It looks like there's room to easily add a tone pot if you wanted. By the green wire.

NewOldStock · February 23rd, 2008, 02:25 PM

Quote:

I can't find any mention of "Made in the USA" though...

I see! Lower/left front panel.

WallyArms · February 23rd, 2008, 02:49 PM

I ordered one this morning.

mistermullens · February 23rd, 2008, 02:51 PM

Man that's temping. How close is it to a Champ?

telel6s · February 23rd, 2008, 03:27 PM

When you figure that a 5F1 Champ kit from Weber runs $415 before you build it, $299 for that Gibson is a great deal. Hmmmmmm.

https://taweber.powweb.com/store/kits_50a.htm#5F1

Tim Armstrong · February 23rd, 2008, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by NewOldStock

I see! Lower/left front panel.

Good catch! I was looking at the big plate full of serial numbers and such. Heck, I even downloaded the picture and blew it up!

Cheers, Tim

chuck_zc · February 23rd, 2008, 03:47 PM

Sweet!!

tombm3 · February 23rd, 2008, 08:07 PM

Thanks a lot. Like I needed to get it (but I did). These are awesome amps and I foolishly let one go a while back. Now I'm getting it again for an even better price.

Music 123 still has them at $699 and Sweetwater has them at $399. I had looked into getting the GA-5 from MF if they could match the SW price. At that time they said they couldn't do it. Hmmm, could this be an error or a really good price for a handwired amp. Either way, I think the ones that jump on this are going to be very happy.

mistermullens · February 23rd, 2008, 08:08 PM

I assume this is 4ohms? I'm seriously considering this. I've still got a 10% coupon I can use until the end of the month. At least I think its till the end of the month.

tombm3 · February 23rd, 2008, 08:20 PM

Yes, these are 4 ohm speakers in these beauties.

Billy Gibbons even played one on ACL. Here is a link and video. Like Tim always says, just mic it up.

http://admin.online.pbs.org/klru/austin/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=152&Item id=637

Sidney Vicious · February 23rd, 2008, 08:23 PM

I just ordered one - not that I need it - but then I don't "need" any of the gear I abuse!

giginthesky · February 23rd, 2008, 09:41 PM

is it just me or does anybody else dislike the sound mix in those ACL clips. i saw another artist performing there on a PBS special and noticed the same thing. it wasn't the performance, it was the mix that sucked.

rhinocaster · February 23rd, 2008, 09:44 PM

Those little Gibsons are a GREAT sounding little amp. The tone is very open and rich for the size of the box. I bought a used one at the Good Will for $5 about 2 years ago. I sold it for $300, but I should have kept it.

A great little amp.

Cassady · February 23rd, 2008, 10:16 PM

That's really cool. A turret board wired amp for less than $300. I just ordered one, I couldn't resist.

Cassady

RustleFuzz · February 23rd, 2008, 10:24 PM

I've had one for a couple of years, a dealer friend sold me one at cost...which at the time was more than 299! Great amp for recording. I play my lap steel through it and it sounds cool, it likes harmonica too. Hard to beat at that price.

endzone · February 23rd, 2008, 11:10 PM

Just ordered one for myself. That is the deal of the year for a small tube amps. That is a killer little amp.

pchilson · February 23rd, 2008, 11:31 PM

Isn't this the amp that was selling for 7 bills? Seems like I read something a while back that these were going to be "price reduced". I guess this is it. Seems a much more reasonable price that will generate a lot more sales than $700 would. Can't cost 'em squat to build 'em. How do these amps sound?

endzone · February 24th, 2008, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by pchilson

Isn't this the amp that was selling for 7 bills? Seems like I read something a while back that these were going to be "price reduced". I guess this is it. Seems a much more reasonable price that will generate a lot more sales than $700 would. Can't cost 'em squat to build 'em. How do these amps sound?

yea, they were selling for that much until recently. Some places are still selling them at that price like Music 123. I've A/B'd this amp to the older BadCat Mini Cat. Pretty much the same amp. 5 watts, Class A, 12AX7 and a EL84. Try to buy a used Mini Cat for $299. This is a Very Good deal. Not to mention no sales tax or shipping fees.

big jimmy · February 24th, 2008, 06:54 AM

Just used my %20 cupon 239.99. how could i pass it up?

Rob DiStefano · February 24th, 2008, 08:48 AM

Gotta have at least one!

Flannel Pat · February 24th, 2008, 08:59 AM

I thought I had my GAS under control. Why did you do this to me?

mistermullens · February 24th, 2008, 09:14 AM

I couldn't hold out either. I've missed so many deals at MF and I wasn't going to miss out on this one. I also used my MF coupon, but it was for 10%, so I got my for $269.99 which is still an amazing price. Its gonna sound great through my 2x10 cab. Looks like I'll be seeing an SM57 in my future.

February 23rd, 2008, 01:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
Sidney Vicious Tele-Holic Join Date: May 2003 Location: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA Posts: 879 2 Photos	$299 Gibson tube amp - Made in USA! What do you guys think of this little temptress? http://www.musiciansfriend.com/produ...Amp?sku=481209

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Tim Armstrong Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Berlin, Maryland, USA Age: 48 Posts: 6,846	Hand-wired, JJ tubes... Looks like a keeper! I can't find any mention of "Made in the USA" though... Cheers, Tim __________________ http://www.moodswingers.org

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tele1 Tele-Meister Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 286	I have one And I love it. Mine is a couple of years old and it is made in USA, but don't know about the newer ones. Its a good amp for around the house. __________________ There are only two guitars.......Telecasters and Martins

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WallyArms Tele-Holic Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: TN Posts: 830	I ordered one this morning. __________________ Save The Hymnals!

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mistermullens Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,290 39 Photos	Man that's temping. How close is it to a Champ? __________________ Jonathan - Check out my demos at purevolume.com "When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace." - Jimi Hendrix

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Brick Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Jose Age: 57 Posts: 741	At that price probably worth considering. Gibson's regular amp pricing is nuts. I was lucky to find my 15 watt Goldtone (Trace Vellocette) for $380. It had been sitting in the store so long they sold it as used. At $999 list, they probably sold a dozen or so of them.

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NewOldStock Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Northern Minnesota Age: 35 Posts: 560	It looks like there's room to easily add a tone pot if you wanted. By the green wire.

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telel6s Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1,059 80 Photos	When you figure that a 5F1 Champ kit from Weber runs $415 before you build it, $299 for that Gibson is a great deal. Hmmmmmm. https://taweber.powweb.com/store/kits_50a.htm#5F1 __________________ Mama always said, "A little tone is good for the soul."

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chuck_zc TDPRI Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Newfoundland Canada Age: 37 Posts: 40	Sweet!!

February 23rd, 2008, 08:07 PM	#12 (permalink)
tombm3 Tele-Meister Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: WNY Posts: 173	Oh my!!! Thanks a lot. Like I needed to get it (but I did). These are awesome amps and I foolishly let one go a while back. Now I'm getting it again for an even better price. Music 123 still has them at $699 and Sweetwater has them at $399. I had looked into getting the GA-5 from MF if they could match the SW price. At that time they said they couldn't do it. Hmmm, could this be an error or a really good price for a handwired amp. Either way, I think the ones that jump on this are going to be very happy.

February 23rd, 2008, 08:08 PM	#13 (permalink)
mistermullens Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,290 39 Photos	I assume this is 4ohms? I'm seriously considering this. I've still got a 10% coupon I can use until the end of the month. At least I think its till the end of the month. __________________ Jonathan - Check out my demos at purevolume.com "When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace." - Jimi Hendrix

February 23rd, 2008, 08:20 PM	#14 (permalink)
tombm3 Tele-Meister Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: WNY Posts: 173	4 Ohm Yes, these are 4 ohm speakers in these beauties. Billy Gibbons even played one on ACL. Here is a link and video. Like Tim always says, just mic it up. http://admin.online.pbs.org/klru/austin/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=152&Item id=637

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Sidney Vicious Tele-Holic Join Date: May 2003 Location: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA Posts: 879 2 Photos	I just ordered one - not that I need it - but then I don't "need" any of the gear I abuse!

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giginthesky Tele-Holic Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: berlin, n.j. Age: 36 Posts: 759 7 Photos	is it just me or does anybody else dislike the sound mix in those ACL clips. i saw another artist performing there on a PBS special and noticed the same thing. it wasn't the performance, it was the mix that sucked.

February 23rd, 2008, 09:44 PM	#17 (permalink)
rhinocaster Tele-Holic Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Oregon Age: 43 Posts: 887	Those little Gibsons are a GREAT sounding little amp. The tone is very open and rich for the size of the box. I bought a used one at the Good Will for $5 about 2 years ago. I sold it for $300, but I should have kept it. A great little amp. __________________ It's possible to disagree without being disagreeable.

February 23rd, 2008, 10:16 PM	#18 (permalink)
Cassady Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 406	Thanks! That's really cool. A turret board wired amp for less than $300. I just ordered one, I couldn't resist. Cassady

February 23rd, 2008, 10:24 PM	#19 (permalink)
RustleFuzz TDPRI Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 31	I've had one for a couple of years, a dealer friend sold me one at cost...which at the time was more than 299! Great amp for recording. I play my lap steel through it and it sounds cool, it likes harmonica too. Hard to beat at that price.

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endzone Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Louisiana Age: 52 Posts: 1,378 30 Photos	Just ordered one for myself. That is the deal of the year for a small tube amps. That is a killer little amp. __________________ *I'm Makin Progress*

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pchilson Tele-Holic Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Loveland, Colorado Age: 50 Posts: 564	Isn't this the amp that was selling for 7 bills? Seems like I read something a while back that these were going to be "price reduced". I guess this is it. Seems a much more reasonable price that will generate a lot more sales than $700 would. Can't cost 'em squat to build 'em. How do these amps sound?

February 24th, 2008, 06:54 AM	#23 (permalink)
big jimmy Tele-Meister Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Melvis, TN. Posts: 274	239.99 Just used my %20 cupon 239.99. how could i pass it up? __________________ I get my kicks on guitar licks!

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Rob DiStefano Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Park Ridge, NJ Age: 62 Posts: 4,378	Gotta have at least one!

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Flannel Pat Tele-Meister Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Age: 20 Posts: 383	I thought I had my GAS under control. Why did you do this to me?

February 24th, 2008, 09:14 AM	#26 (permalink)
mistermullens Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,290 39 Photos	I couldn't hold out either. I've missed so many deals at MF and I wasn't going to miss out on this one. I also used my MF coupon, but it was for 10%, so I got my for $269.99 which is still an amazing price. Its gonna sound great through my 2x10 cab. Looks like I'll be seeing an SM57 in my future. __________________ Jonathan - Check out my demos at purevolume.com "When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace." - Jimi Hendrix