GIBSON GA-5T Skylark (First Version)
- similar to the GA-5 Skylark except has built-in tremolo, five tube chassis, preamp: 2 X 6EU7, power: 6AQ7, rectifier: 6X4, and controls for tremolo speed and intensity, 4,464 shipped, mfg. 1960-62.
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GIBSON GA-6
No. of Channels
Two-Channel
Amp Type
Tube
Inputs
Four inputs (three instrument, one mic)
Outputs
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GIBSON GA-6 Price & value
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GIBSON GA-6 Description
- 12W, 1-12 in. Jensen speaker, guitar/microphone combo, five-tube chassis: preamp: 1 X 12AX7, 1 X 6SL7, power: 2 X 6V6, rectifier: 5Y3, two channels, top control panel, four inputs (three instrument, one mic), three black chicken head knobs (tone, inst v, mic v), available in two-tone "oatmeal" buffalo grain fabric covering with a woven Saran grille (1956-57) or dark brown buffalo covering with a light brown woven Saran grille (1958-59), 5,845 shipped, mfg. 1956-59.
This amp was originally the BR-6 and in 1956 was renamed the GA-6. The original cabinet featured a mottled gray/brown covering and dimensions were 20 in. wide, and 11.25 in. tall. In 1958, the covering was changed to a dark brown, and the dimensions changed to 20 in. wide, 16 in. tall, 9 in. deep, and 24 lbs. In 1960, this model was renamed the GA-6 Lancer, the covering changed to a tweed with a Gibson logo in the upper right corner of the grille, and the power increased to 14W.
GIBSON GA-6 Features
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Guitar/Microphone combo
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Top control panel
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Available in two-tone "oatmeal" buffalo grain fabric covering with a woven Saran grille (1956-57)
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Dark brown buffalo covering with a light brown woven Saran grille (1958-59)
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5,845 shipped
GIBSON GA-6 Specs
Controls:
Three black chicken head knobs (tone, inst v, mic v)
Amp Type:
Tube
Inputs:
Four inputs (three instrument, one mic)
Outputs:
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Number Of Channels:
Two-Channel
Impedance:
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Power Tube Type:
Preamp: 1 X 12AX7, 1 X 6SL7, Power: 2 X 6V6, Rectifier: 5Y3
Includes Speakers:
Yes
Speaker Configuration:
1x12" Jensen speaker
Effects:
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Weight:
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Output Power:
12W
Year From:
1956
Year To:
1959
Country Of Origin:
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