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GIBSON GA-8 GIBSONETTE

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Single-Channel

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Tube

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Two inst. inputs

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GIBSON GA-8 GIBSONETTE Description

- 8W, 1-10 in. speaker, guitar combo, four-tube chassis, preamp: 1 X 12AX7, power: 2 X 6V6, rectifier: 5Y3, single channel, top control panel, two inst. inputs, single volume knob, available in brown covering with a round metal speaker grille (1952-53), light brown grained fabric with a square dark brown grille cloth (1954-57), or light tan covering with narrow sides, large speaker opening, and a metal handle, Gibsonette logo above grille, 17.5 in. wide, 13 in. tall, 7,365 shipped, mfg. 1952-59.

In 1958, the output was raised to 9W, the Gibson logo was moved above the grille, the handle was metal with a plastic middle, the covering was changed to a gold fabric, the grille was a dark brown, and the cabinet size was increased to 20 in. wide, 16 in. tall, 9 in. deep, and 20 lbs. Most of these amps don't actually have GA-8 stamped on them.

GIBSON GA-8 GIBSONETTE Features

music_note Guitar combo
music_note Four-tube chassis
music_note Top control panel
music_note Large speaker opening and a metal handle
music_note Gibsonette logo above grille
music_note 17.5 in. wide, 13 in. tall
music_note 7,365 shipped

GIBSON GA-8 GIBSONETTE Specs

Controls:
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Amp Type:
Tube
Inputs:
Two inst. inputs
Outputs:
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Number Of Channels:
Single-Channel
Impedance:
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Power Tube Type:
Preamp: 1 X 12AX7, Power: 2 X 6V6, Rectifier: 5Y3
Includes Speakers:
Yes
Speaker Configuration:
1x10" speaker
Effects:
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Weight:
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Output Power:
8W
Year From:
1952
Year To:
1959
Country Of Origin:
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