Being a Jim Hall nut, I always wanted one of those GA50s. The GA30, also with two different sized speakers looks interesting too. Since I got a nice old 1961 Ampeg M12 Mercury, it kinda scratched that itch, and for a lot less coin. The early 60s Ampegs sound similar to the Gibsons of the era, at least some of them.
As far as "scratching an itch", I accomplished that with the little (new) Harmony 8418 amp that recently got "reissued"... handwired, octal preamp, old-school looks, it actually sounds quite nice- for STRICTLY home volumes. Even cranked, this thing is not giggable, but that's something I LIKE about it.
(not my pic... but it's the one I grabbed since it has a GRETSCH in it, LOL)
What is your opinion on Gretsch guitars? There is such an interesting model P 2629. It costs $ 400.
Those who have dreamed of a Gretsch guitar will appreciate this instrument. If you were looking for information, then I recently ordered an essay here aplusessay.com/finance-assignment-help.html and learned that to ensure such a low price for this company, production had to be moved to Korea. Stylish appearance with a bright red ""sequined"" top and cerulean back. Write your opinion about this guitar. Thank you all in advance.
Someone said this about the GA 79RTV ; "EL84 power tubes and 6EU7 preamp tubes, what’s not to love?"
Well, the amp is very interesting, to be sure, but the 6eu7s run around $30 a pop, and the 7199 (for the reverb I believe) runs $100. I'm wondering whether it's worth it to rewire the tubes for 12ax7s and the 7199 for something different. I know the vintage issue will arise, but the amp needs to be functional for less than an arm and a leg.
As far as "scratching an itch", I accomplished that with the little (new) Harmony 8418 amp that recently got "reissued"... handwired, octal preamp, old-school looks, it actually sounds quite nice- for STRICTLY home volumes. Even cranked, this thing is not giggable, but that's something I LIKE about it.
(not my pic... but it's the one I grabbed since it has a GRETSCH in it, LOL)
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Sideways Vibrola, how cool! Thanks for showing.
Love the addition of those '50's style coffee table legs,works with that amp!
What is your opinion on Gretsch guitars? There is such an interesting model P 2629. It costs $ 400. Those who have dreamed of a Gretsch guitar will appreciate this instrument. If you were looking for information, then I recently ordered an essay here aplusessay.com/finance-assignment-help.html and learned that to ensure such a low price for this company, production had to be moved to Korea. Stylish appearance with a bright red ""sequined"" top and cerulean back. Write your opinion about this guitar. Thank you all in advance.
Someone said this about the GA 79RTV ; "EL84 power tubes and 6EU7 preamp tubes, what’s not to love?"
Well, the amp is very interesting, to be sure, but the 6eu7s run around $30 a pop, and the 7199 (for the reverb I believe) runs $100. I'm wondering whether it's worth it to rewire the tubes for 12ax7s and the 7199 for something different. I know the vintage issue will arise, but the amp needs to be functional for less than an arm and a leg.
Has anyone tried that conversion?
I recently acquired a 1951 GA-75. Just the amp, no cab. New cabinet to follow soon.