Gibson and Epiphone Expand Amplifier Offerings
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Valve Standard
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Firefly 30 DSP
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Triggerman 60 DSP
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February 21, 2005
Designed by Gibson Labs, the technology
division of Gibson Guitar, the new Gibson and Epiphone amp lines offer models ranging from hand-crafted,
5-watt, all-tube practice/studio amps to a 100-watt head with 4 x
12" cabinet, from the affordability of the Epi line to a new amplifier design resulting from Gibson's collaboration with noted amp
builder Michael Soldano on the "Gold Top" model.
First up are Epiphone's all-tube, Class A Valve Series, some available with built-in DSP effects:
- Valve Series Junior (MSRP $199.99): a single-ended, Class A amplifier in a retro cabinet with a special design 8" speaker and 5 watts of power.
- Valve Series Special (MSRP $369.99): the same amp as the Junior with 16 DSP Selections and separate DSP Reverb, a 10" speaker.
- Valve Series Standard (MSRP $659.99) is a 15-watt Class A, push-pull monster, with 16 DSP Selections, separate DSP Reverb, a 12" speaker and a gutsy musical preamp section.
The E-Series models are
solid-state designs with DSP:
Firefly 30 DSP
- 30 watts, featuring E-Valve Tube Tone Circuitry
- 2 Channels
- 16 DSP Selections
- Separate DSP Reverb
- Special design 10" speaker
- MSRP $249.99
Triggerman 60 DSP
- 60W, Featuring E-Valve Tube Tone Circuitry
- 2 Channels
- 16 DSP Selections
- Separate DSP Reverb
- Special Design 12" speaker
- MSRP $389.99
Triggerman 100H DSP
- 100-watt head version of Triggerman 60
- MSRP: $499.99 Trigger Cab
- 4 X 12" special design speakers
- Mono/Stereo
- 280-watt handling
- MSRP: $389.99
Regent 230 DSP Acoustic Amp
- Two channels, 1 instrument, 1 vocal/instrument
- 2 Individual channels of 16 DSP selections
- XLR Input on vocal channel
- 2 X 6.5" special design speakers
- Notch filler
- HF horn for highs
- MSRP: $389.99
The Gibson Guitar Amplification Line is also getting some new additions to the hand-built, premium line:
GA-5
- 5-watt, Class A, single-ended, hand built, point-to-point
- 8" special design ceramic magnet speaker
- Available in vintage Tolex, plexiglass and hardwood cabinets
- Starting MSRP: $719.99
GA-20RVT
- 15-watt Class A, hand built, point-to-point with 2 channels plus mix
- Tube Reverb
- Tube Tremolo
- Pentode/Triode switch
- 12" Eminence Legend speaker
- In two-tone Vintage Brown and Tan Tolex
- MSRP $1199.99
GA-40RVT
- 30-watt Class A, hand built, point-to-point with 2 channels plus mix
- Tube Reverb
- Tube Tremolo
- Pentode/Triode switch
- 12" Eminence Legend speaker
- Constructed of 13-layer Baltic birch plywood
- In two-tone Vintage Brown and Tan Tolex
- MSRP $1439.99
GA-50H
- 50-watt Class AB head, hand built, point-to-point with 2 channels
- Tube-driven FX loop
- Pentode/Triode switch
- Constructed of 13-layer Baltic birch plywood
- In two-tone Vintage Brown and Tan Tolex
- MSRP $1559.99
GA-412
- Stereo and Mono switch
- Constructed of 13-layer Baltic bBirch plywood
- 4 X 12" Eminence Legend speakers
- In two-tone Vintage Brown and Tan Tolex
- MSRP$959.99
Power Stealth (Best of Breed power attenuation)
- Available in 4.8 and 16 ohm models
- XLR balanced and 1/4" Line Outs for recording and live
- Bright and Deep switches
- Auto On/Off fan helps to minimize fan noise an reduce heat
- Gibson Goldtop finish
- Allows high powered amp tone at small studio volumes
- MSRP:$399.99
A total of five additional models of amplifiers are being produced as a
joint partnership between Gibson Labs and Soldano Custom Amplification. The
partnership's first offering, the "Gold Top" will be followed by four other
amplifiers to be announced in mid-2005. The Gibson "Gold Top" is a
distinguished take on Michael Soldano's flagship amplifier the SLO100. Each
amplifier will be hand-signed and numbered by Michael Soldano. Along with
the signature, each amplifier will come with a hardcover photo album
documenting its specific crafting from start to finish.
For more information, visit their web sites at www.gibsonamps.com and www.epiphone.com. |
