Important notes: a "unicorn" amp, less than 500 were ever produced from 1955 to 1958 (only 167 were made in this white and black two-tone colour scheme in 1957 and 1958). This is Gibson's version of the fabled Tweed Twin; the GA-55V (V for on-board Vibrato) from 1958, loaded with 2 original 12" Jensen speakers. The amp is all original save for a re-cap, 3-prong cable, handle, and a vibrato footswitch added to the back panel.


Details:

     • Date(s): mid-1957, speakers dated 8th week of 1957, pots dated 24th week of 1957

     • Finish: All original, two-tone

     • Hardware: All original save for handle, vibrato footswitch added to the back panel

     • Electronics: All original save for recap, 3-prong

     • Included: amazing tone!

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ConditionVery Good (Used)
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Brand
Model
  • GA-55V 18-Watt 2x12" Guitar Combo with Vibrato
Finish
  • Two-Tone Brown
Categories
Year
  • 1954 - 1958
Made In
  • United States
Power Tube Type
  • 6L6
Speaker Configuration
  • 2x12"
Number of Channels
  • 2 Channels
Built-In Effects
  • Built-In Effects
Electronics
  • Tube
Direct Output
  • No Direct Output
Number of Inputs
  • 4 Inputs
Reverb
  • None
Output Power (Watts)
  • 18

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