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1958 Gibson GA-55v guitar amplifier (formerly owned by J. Geils) - $2,599 (Dixon)
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A very rare Gibson amp featuring a unique vibrato! This amp has a huge sound with a full range frequency response and warm focused midrange. Normal cosmetic wear for an amp of this age, including tolex wear, hardware patina, etc. Of course, cosmetics don’t affect tone. Cranked up, this amp sings with a rich, harmonic-filled overdrive. The vibrato is amazingly warble-y with a sound similar to the Fender brownface circuit, but with even more character. A killer sounding amp and one of the few GA-55V's out there!
I bought this personally from the auction of THE J. Geils' estate in December, 2017. All documentation/proof available (see photos). I paid shipping, insurance, etc. so that it was treated with the care it deserves. I kept the box/packing, so your shipping is only the actual charge by UPS (or whatever carrier you want).
I paid to have the amp serviced by the legendary Skip Simmons. Prior to this, Geils' tech made numerous upgrades (replacement period-correct P12Q Jensen speakers, 3-prong power cord, etc.). It has a vibrato control/footswitch for an ultra-cool pitch shifting vibrato. It sounds unusually great. Really nice smooth clean and overdriven tones and unusually quiet (see my video: https://youtu.be/vsOLx01a3J0).
I also had the famous YouTube-er “Uncle Doug” restore the cabinet (see: https://youtu.be/tjk7tho5wHU).
You will NOT regret buying this gem.
Free vinyl cover included
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Details:
1958 Gibson GA-55V (two-tone) 18 watt output 2x12" Guitar Combo with vibrato
Speakers: 2x12" Jensen P12Q “Vintage” Alnico
Inputs (instr. + mic.): 2+2
Channels: 2
Volume Controls: 2
Tone Controls: Bass, treble
Tremolo: Vibrato
Tubes: 5V4G Rectifier, 6L6GA Output, 6L6GA Output, 6SC7 Phase Inverter, 12AY7 Power (Instrument input), 12AY7 Power (mic input), 6SL7 Osc & Phase Splitter, 6SN7 Mixer, 6J5 Phase Splitter
Shipping Totals: 1954: 1, 1955: 188, 1956: 117, 1957: 103, 1958: 64
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Will ship for cost. No trades.