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GIBSON GA-20/GA-20 CREST SECOND VERSION

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Two-Channel

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Tube

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Inputs

Four inputs (three inst., one mic 1954-56, two per channel 1957-1961)

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GIBSON GA-20/GA-20 CREST SECOND VERSION Description

- 16W, 1-12 in. Jensen Concert Series speaker, guitar combo, five-tube chassis, preamp: 2 X 12AX7, output: 2 X 6V6, rectifier: 5Y3, two channels, top rear control panel, four inputs (three inst., one mic 1954-56, two per channel 1957-1961), three controls (inst. v, mic v, tone), available in two-tone Buffalo grain covering with a woven Saran grille and "Gibson 20" logo centered above the grille (1954-56), two-tone Buffalo grain covering with a woven Saran grille and "Gibson" logo centered above the grille (1957-59), or tweed covering with a dark brown grille cloth, 4,271 shipped, mfg. 1954-1961.

In 1954, Gibson introduced the second version of the GA-20 and changed to a two-tone brown covering with a rectangle brown speaker grille, the logo "Gibson 20" moved above the grille, and dimensions of 20 in. wide, 16 in. tall, 8.625 in. deep, and 24 lbs. In 1958, the cabinet was changed slightly to a different two-tone brown covering, only the "Gibson" logo appeared on the front, and the dimensions changed to 20 in. wide, 16 in. tall, 9 in. deep, and 24 lbs. In 1960, the name Crest was added to GA-20 and the cabinet changed again to a tweed covering with a brown grille and the "Gibson" logo in the upper right corner.

GIBSON GA-20/GA-20 CREST SECOND VERSION Features

music_note Guitar combo
music_note Five-tube chassis
music_note Top rear control panel
music_note Available in two-tone Buffalo grain covering with a woven Saran grille and "Gibson 20" logo centered above the grille (1954-56)
music_note Two-tone Buffalo grain covering with a woven Saran grille and "Gibson" logo centered above the grille (1957-59)
music_note Tweed covering with a dark brown grille cloth
music_note 4,271 shipped

GIBSON GA-20/GA-20 CREST SECOND VERSION Specs

Controls:
Three controls (inst. v, mic v, tone)
Amp Type:
Tube
Inputs:
Four inputs (three inst., one mic 1954-56, two per channel 1957-1961)
Outputs:
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Number Of Channels:
Two-Channel
Impedance:
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Power Tube Type:
Preamp: 2 X 12AX7, Output: 2 X 6V6, Rectifier: 5Y3
Includes Speakers:
Yes
Speaker Configuration:
1x12" Jensen Concert Series speaker
Effects:
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Weight:
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Output Power:
16W
Year From:
1954
Year To:
1961
Country Of Origin:
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