▶ Find out more about the new Gibson Falcon tube amplifiers HERE: bit.ly/4214VoR ▶ Guitars used: Gibson Custom 1959 Les Paul Standard Murphy Lab Light Aged Cherry Tea Burst: bit.ly/3HhwQYr Gibson ES-335 - Sixties Cherry: bit.ly/3S2JsaA Gibson SG Standard 61 Custom Colors Pelham Blue Burst: bit.ly/3U0WxDT Gibson Custom 1964 Trini Lopez Standard Reissue - Ebony: bit.ly/47BlGIF Les Paul Special TV Yellow: bit.ly/47G7xKa Gibson Custom 1957 Les Paul Goldtop - Murphy Lab Ultra Heavy Aged - Double Gold: bit.ly/48wSbsQ Gibson Custom 1963 Firebird V with Maestro Vibrola - Murphy Lab Light Aged - Cardinal Red: bit.ly/48vpaO0 Gibson Theodore - Ebony: bit.ly/47GMFlT
I just learned that the tubes are mounted to a circuit board as as almost every single component. How on earth do you justify the prices, and call it "hand wired"?
We are proud and honored to be part of the Gibson Amps project, by means of our Jensen Blackbird 40 "Reinforced AlNiCo" speakers. It's a great feeling, joining forces with Gibson again after half a century!
@@RickMcCargartotally agree, sounds so good at any volume. The cranked sound definitely has that fuzzface feel. And you could control your gain at the guitars volume knob! Can’t wait to snag one of these little gems ❤
Never understood why Gibson stopped making amps. These old Gibson tube amps from the 50s and 60s have an amazing tone, darker, crunchier, and deeper than any Fender. Reminds me of B.B. King and Kenny Burrell's 50's records.
This is a $20 pcb In a $100 cabinet. This profit margin on this must be staggering, greedy Gibson is laughing at how stupid people are. A ridiculously priced amp to match their ridiculously priced guitars.
@@iused2bfast153Well no, the transformers, tubes, reverb tank, and speakers add a lot more to the cost. But a 6V6 single ended amp for 1400? I am sure the doctors and lawyers will love these.
I was hoping after Gibson acquired mesa they would bring these amps back. They sound fantastic. As far as the price, they are right in line with the deluxe and the Princeton. And these have more features. 🤷🏻♂️ can’t wait to try one out!
I always feel like I should have been born in the US during the 50's. Maybe in the next lifetime, who knows ... For now Gibson is getting me back in time and I love it ❤ Gibson is doing magic in the last few years
Stoked to see Dinesh on these demos, one of the few genuine dudes to work with at the Mesa Hollywood store and always does great demos. These sound killer. Ps - Pelham burst SG looks evil and Dinesh coming spot on with the tones throughout the entire demo.
The Murphy guitars are amazing. Both amps Sounds great. Priced right considering what old Fender amps are going for. Great Review and thanks for being in tune. 🎸
Another outstanding demo Dinesh!!! Dig how you covered all the tones. I think my fav tone was on the Falcon when you had it set around 2 o'clock (15:43 mark)! Probably because my mind heard a little bit of AC/DC Have a Drink on Me in there!! LOL!!! 🤘 Thanks for what you do!!!!
I think I’m gonna use one of these at church on Sundays, just running the DI out, maybe even ditch my Helix and go back to using pedals with this amp over running my helix with a built in amp/IR. I’m excited to try one of these. Leave it moderately cranked and push it for leads with an overdrive, or keep it cranked and ride the volume knob for rhythm and roll all the way up for lead. The added bonus of having built in reverb and Tremolo could save you some floor space to add some modulation effects.
Cool to see Gibson bringing back amps. I doubt i buy one because im diving heavy into Magnatone amps nowadays. Own two killer models but these Falcons are seriously priced well. For those complaining about their price, go play your Katanas.
That 12W sounds fantastic. I love that there's some real saturation happening there. Too many amps these days sound like they're broken, to my ears. The crunch sounds are too, I dunno, desk distortion-esque could be the word I'm looking for. I mean: plugging into the mixing desk and cranking up the gain knob gives a real undesirable overdriven sound. Yet plenty of amp manufacturers must think that's what today's guitarists want. I wouldn't accept an amp that sounded like that if it was wrapped in $50 bills! So, kudos to Gibson for giving us a vintage saturated tone that real guitarists can use all day and all night. This newest offering from Gibson may be basically a one-trick pony, but what a terrific trick!!
Looks like I need to keep saving, because I think this Falcon 20 amp would go *really* well with that TV Yellow Les Paul Special I've been saving up for. Gonna be a pricey birthday present for myself. LOL!
They sound good, not a fan of that fuzzy sound, its cool but I would rather choose to get that if I wanted. With a pedal. But the cleans and reverb sound beautiful.
looks exactly like my decades old Crate Vintage 30. exactly. i will stick with my crate, been going strong for long time. only cost me 250 brand new as well. A fool and his money are soon parted.
I like the idea of these amps, but I think you missed the price point entirely. I think it would have been far wiser to launch these at a $500 price point, and take some market share from lunchbox amps offered by REVV and Orange’s Tiny Terror series. I think the new Falcons would have performed well in that segment by offering the only amp with a Vintage lineage, amongst more modern amps. And then, maybe later on, offer some more expensive options/modes, but without encroaching on Mesa/Boogie’s offerings. No doubt, these amps will sound great since Randall’s crew is overseeing them, but I just can’t fathom spending that much on one of these. Heck, the vintage Falcons/Skylarks could be picked up around $500 for the last few decades.
I own both tube amps and modeling amps, as well as the most traditional speaker cabinets with Celestion Vintage 30s inside. However, I must say that this whole debate is completely irrelevant because modeling and solid-state technology are the future. Modeling or solid-state amps, even the inventor of Dumble himself (a bit before his death), when asked if transistor amps would ever be as good as tube amps, responded that the question wasn't if it would happen but when. He emphasized that one day someone would make a transistor amp that sounds exactly like a tube amp, and given the way the market is evolving, I believe we are not far from that point. Even without considering that, basic modeling today is already excellent. Take anyone and blindfold them, and no one can tell the difference. Unfortunately, musicians often rely too much on their eyes instead of their ears. ( Most by the way jackoff way to much on gear all the time ( wether it’s new or vintage it’s the same ) instead of really playing guitar but that another debate) In any case, for guitar, the trend is to build things that are always lighter, better, more practical, simpler, and more intuitive. Even the country of origin hardly matters anymore because you can find quality in Europe, Asia, and even China, which wasn't known for quality products, is now able to copy or even surpass some American brands. We must recognize that American quality has significantly degraded, while Japanese quality remains stable at a high level. So, things are changing for the better.
These do look amazing and sound absolutely phenomenal. The only thing I wish they had was a master volume control and a 3 way tone control. A harrier version of the Mesa California Tweed if you will. The 3 way tone control would be a nice bonus for changing between these Gibson more mid focused guitars and a guitar a bit more mid scooped. A 3-way would allow us to compensate and push those mids back with the amp. Perhaps that can be achieved through the two inputs. Anyways, like others have said, great sounding amp for not too bad of a price either. Very tempting indeed.
I just want to say I'm thankful Dinesh is with you guys doing the demos. He does a great job. I'm even more happy I'll never have to see another Mark Agensi fake "tone face" demo ever again in my life 🤣
It’s cool that Randall Smith worked on these to keep them true to the old Gibson amps, and added newer features. A lot of us were concerned Mesa Boogie would lose its mojo, quality, etc, but they’ve stayed true, still run by Randall Smith, and now Gibson amps are reborn, overseen by one of the greatest amp designers. Very cool! For those who don’t know - Randy Smith invented channel switching, switchable power, fixed bias tube amps, multi mode amps, amps with variable circuit linkages (flip a switch to run select a different preamp circuit or operating class),and on and on. He’s a genius.
Exactly what about these amps was hand wired, as is boasted on the rear, and what about giving us some nice clear pics of the guts of the amps? If you are proud of the quality of construction of the circuit then show it in your promotional videos don’t hide it.
Phenomenal presentation, giving many of the sounds on both amps! 🤠 What's great is also the perfectly competitive pricing in the USA. I hope we'll still be young when the Falcons 5 and 20 reach the shores of God-forsaken EU.
Thomann already had them listed and they are ridiculously priced. For €2300 you`ll find way better amps than the Falcon 20, or for the €1900 the Falcon 5 goes for.
I’d love to see a budget Epiphone version of these amps - or something modern and fresh all of its own. Btw, how do these new amps handle acoustic guitars? Would love to see a demo of some acoustic guitars with these amps, assuming they would pair well.
Not many (if any) tube amps are great for acoustic guitar. Acoustic amplification is better serviced with solid stae components and full range fidelity with minimal distortion, whereas tube amps are prone to distortion and tend to be more mid focused with less definition in the lows and highs.
@@american_psycho1147 why are you laughing your ass off? An Epiphone version can’t sound any worse than these Gibson versions. Fizz and farts is all I’m hearing.
I gave up on Gibson guitars years ago. Guess what , they've never been known for their amplifiers. If you don't mind I'll use Gibson's tag line and play "authentic" through a Marshall or a Fender tube amp.
Please look inside the chassis before buying this crap. The construction is brutal. Don’t waste your money. This will be nothing but major problems in the future.
Finally figured out why Gibson bought MESA Boogie...lol I didnt finish the video but im curious if Gibson has a brain like other good amp builders and decided to put EL34's/6L6 in the power section instead of the weak el84's....My DSL 20 has EL34....makes a massive difference.
Less features = less failure points, so the fact that they restrained themselves from adding features like channel switching, effects loops, 3 band EQ, etc is a welcome sight. Honestly, its actually pretty refreshing to see more of a "bare bones" new production amp being made.
here we go , time for some new INK , bust out the quaker hats , massive beards , moustachio wax . polish up your leather boots , break out the sachet full of dryer sheets for your hankerchiefs , scarves silks and other mens acesorys , its time to rock .
The gain is just way too fuzzy/farty sounding for me. I wish there was a way to dial that fuzz back a bit while keeping the gain turned up. The cleaner tones are very nice though.
You can do that with the volume. He keeps turning it up too high but does show it can sound good by dialing it back. It also isn’t meant to be a high gain screaming amp. That is Mesa/Boogie’s job.
They look good, they sound really good, but the price point seems unrealistic compared to similar options from Fender, Marshall or Vox. It will be interesting to see what will be the acceptance of these amps.
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▶ Find out more about the new Gibson Falcon tube amplifiers HERE: bit.ly/4214VoR
▶ Guitars used:
Gibson Custom 1959 Les Paul Standard Murphy Lab Light Aged Cherry Tea Burst: bit.ly/3HhwQYr
Gibson ES-335 - Sixties Cherry: bit.ly/3S2JsaA
Gibson SG Standard 61 Custom Colors Pelham Blue Burst: bit.ly/3U0WxDT
Gibson Custom 1964 Trini Lopez Standard Reissue - Ebony: bit.ly/47BlGIF
Les Paul Special TV Yellow: bit.ly/47G7xKa
Gibson Custom 1957 Les Paul Goldtop - Murphy Lab Ultra Heavy Aged - Double Gold: bit.ly/48wSbsQ
Gibson Custom 1963 Firebird V with Maestro Vibrola - Murphy Lab Light Aged - Cardinal Red: bit.ly/48vpaO0
Gibson Theodore - Ebony: bit.ly/47GMFlT
Sweet amps
I just learned that the tubes are mounted to a circuit board as as almost every single component. How on earth do you justify the prices, and call it "hand wired"?
We are proud and honored to be part of the Gibson Amps project, by means of our Jensen Blackbird 40 "Reinforced AlNiCo" speakers.
It's a great feeling, joining forces with Gibson again after half a century!
Love Jensen'S Those look like the old Oxfords type.
@@ksharpe10 well... it may be more like those look like the vintage Jensen ;) Thanks for being part of the Jensen family of players!
This is the first really interesting new amp combination I've heard in a long time. Speakers go from crystal clear to beautiful thick fuzz. Nice work!
@@RickMcCargartotally agree, sounds so good at any volume. The cranked sound definitely has that fuzzface feel. And you could control your gain at the guitars volume knob! Can’t wait to snag one of these little gems ❤
Love the tremolo / reverb and particularly love how crazy it sounds when cranked !
$1700 Blues Junior
Never understood why Gibson stopped making amps. These old Gibson tube amps from the 50s and 60s have an amazing tone, darker, crunchier, and deeper than any Fender. Reminds me of B.B. King and Kenny Burrell's 50's records.
I noticed the ‘Hand wired in US’ on the back of the amp. But this is just a pcb, right? What exactly is hand wired?
This is a $20 pcb In a $100 cabinet. This profit margin on this must be staggering, greedy Gibson is laughing at how stupid people are. A ridiculously priced amp to match their ridiculously priced guitars.
@@iused2bfast153Well no, the transformers, tubes, reverb tank, and speakers add a lot more to the cost. But a 6V6 single ended amp for 1400? I am sure the doctors and lawyers will love these.
'Hand wired' in this case seems to mean "when you plug it in to the wall"
Very excited to see these being brought back! Visually and sonically quite similar to my 1960 Gibson GA-18T, great move!
I was hoping after Gibson acquired mesa they would bring these amps back. They sound fantastic. As far as the price, they are right in line with the deluxe and the Princeton. And these have more features. 🤷🏻♂️ can’t wait to try one out!
I always feel like I should have been born in the US during the 50's. Maybe in the next lifetime, who knows
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For now Gibson is getting me back in time and I love it ❤
Gibson is doing magic in the last few years
Stoked to see Dinesh on these demos, one of the few genuine dudes to work with at the Mesa Hollywood store and always does great demos. These sound killer. Ps - Pelham burst SG looks evil and Dinesh coming spot on with the tones throughout the entire demo.
The Murphy guitars are amazing. Both amps Sounds great. Priced right considering what old Fender amps are going for. Great Review and thanks for being in tune. 🎸
They both sound amazing to me! Price is great as well for what they are. This guys playing is 👌 really glad he’s working with Gibson
Couldn't agree more!
Price is great for what they are? What are they?
If you haven't watched the video above, he goes through the specs :)@@Riverking1
It’s really cool y’all brought these back. I have a thing for tiny analog combos.
Analog is life
when you cranked the volume sounds like a fuzz not good to me , i just dont like it
I love that sound! The fact that you can back off guitar volume, if you want a more traditional gain sound is very cool.
Another outstanding demo Dinesh!!! Dig how you covered all the tones. I think my fav tone was on the Falcon when you had it set around 2 o'clock (15:43 mark)! Probably because my mind heard a little bit of AC/DC Have a Drink on Me in there!! LOL!!! 🤘 Thanks for what you do!!!!
I think I’m gonna use one of these at church on Sundays, just running the DI out, maybe even ditch my Helix and go back to using pedals with this amp over running my helix with a built in amp/IR. I’m excited to try one of these. Leave it moderately cranked and push it for leads with an overdrive, or keep it cranked and ride the volume knob for rhythm and roll all the way up for lead. The added bonus of having built in reverb and Tremolo could save you some floor space to add some modulation effects.
I had a Gibson amp when I was a kid! Great to see their return!
Wow, they look and sound amazing!
nah
Cool to see Gibson bringing back amps. I doubt i buy one because im diving heavy into Magnatone amps nowadays. Own two killer models but these Falcons are seriously priced well. For those complaining about their price, go play your Katanas.
Thanks, but I prefer handwired boutique amps in that price range, not Katanas.
Excited these are back. Wish y’all would’ve dug into the reverb a bit more ;)
LOL...Gibson...what Ryan is asking is...DOES IT DRIP!!!
Sounds like a Princeton Reverb had a baby with a Mark V! I'll take three...
What exactly does hand crafted mean? hand wired? hand soldered components to boards with eyelets? Hand made cabinets. or just assembled parts by hand?
Hello! I`m glad that Gibson amps are back. It`s interesting: how do they sound with 12at7 or 12ay7 tubes in V1\V2 positions for cleaner tone?
Those amps are absolutely incredible! That said, I do already have a Gibson amp… It’s called Mesa boogie🤨
I know it would take a while for a falcon to fly to AUSTRALIA, but come on Gibson, we’re hanging for these new beasts!!! Will they land soon??
Well done, Dinesh!
I hope there easy to work on, Mesa boogies are a pain to work on with multiple boards and weird designs. I'd like to see a inside view.
That 12W sounds fantastic. I love that there's some real saturation happening there. Too many amps these days sound like they're broken, to my ears. The crunch sounds are too, I dunno, desk distortion-esque could be the word I'm looking for. I mean: plugging into the mixing desk and cranking up the gain knob gives a real undesirable overdriven sound. Yet plenty of amp manufacturers must think that's what today's guitarists want. I wouldn't accept an amp that sounded like that if it was wrapped in $50 bills! So, kudos to Gibson for giving us a vintage saturated tone that real guitarists can use all day and all night. This newest offering from Gibson may be basically a one-trick pony, but what a terrific trick!!
Be nice to hear it, the Falcon 5, here with the 6L6
I like the "little-un" it really does have a sound all of its own. Did the 60s ones have valve rectifiers ?
I don't think you can make enough of these. Holy smokes!
Have you seen the sticker price? You can buy two VOX AC15's, just sayin.
two china made crappy built amps@@IronandWire
It's not like Gibson didn't build amplifiers in the early days. But these seem really cool. I'm still a Marshall guy
Looks like I need to keep saving, because I think this Falcon 20 amp would go *really* well with that TV Yellow Les Paul Special I've been saving up for. Gonna be a pricey birthday present for myself. LOL!
I have a 63 it's a great amp. Rvt19 falcon
They sound good, not a fan of that fuzzy sound, its cool but I would rather choose to get that if I wanted. With a pedal. But the cleans and reverb sound beautiful.
Ya the break Up tones are Nice and expected but the My amp is Broke nasel fuzz just annoyed
I have been waiting for this for years! Great News! ❤
This is really neat, but I don’t think it beats the original that I bought a few months ago for $75 at an estate sale…
Yes! Overpriced
Sounds Great.
Sounds great, the right mix of punch and fizzy breakup. The power switch and DI out are essential, I hope these do well!
I would like a Effects loop that would great for my needs
looks exactly like my decades old Crate Vintage 30. exactly. i will stick with my crate, been going strong for long time. only cost me 250 brand new as well. A fool and his money are soon parted.
I like the idea of these amps, but I think you missed the price point entirely. I think it would have been far wiser to launch these at a $500 price point, and take some market share from lunchbox amps offered by REVV and Orange’s Tiny Terror series. I think the new Falcons would have performed well in that segment by offering the only amp with a Vintage lineage, amongst more modern amps.
And then, maybe later on, offer some more expensive options/modes, but without encroaching on Mesa/Boogie’s offerings.
No doubt, these amps will sound great since Randall’s crew is overseeing them, but I just can’t fathom spending that much on one of these. Heck, the vintage Falcons/Skylarks could be picked up around $500 for the last few decades.
If I didn't already own too many amps, I'd buy that 20.
I own both tube amps and modeling amps, as well as the most traditional speaker cabinets with Celestion Vintage 30s inside. However, I must say that this whole debate is completely irrelevant because modeling and solid-state technology are the future.
Modeling or solid-state amps, even the inventor of Dumble himself (a bit before his death), when asked if transistor amps would ever be as good as tube amps, responded that the question wasn't if it would happen but when. He emphasized that one day someone would make a transistor amp that sounds exactly like a tube amp, and given the way the market is evolving, I believe we are not far from that point.
Even without considering that, basic modeling today is already excellent. Take anyone and blindfold them, and no one can tell the difference. Unfortunately, musicians often rely too much on their eyes instead of their ears. ( Most by the way jackoff way to much on gear all the time ( wether it’s new or vintage it’s the same ) instead of really playing guitar but that another debate)
In any case, for guitar, the trend is to build things that are always lighter, better, more practical, simpler, and more intuitive.
Even the country of origin hardly matters anymore because you can find quality in Europe, Asia, and even China, which wasn't known for quality products, is now able to copy or even surpass some American brands. We must recognize that American quality has significantly degraded, while Japanese quality remains stable at a high level.
So, things are changing for the better.
Wow. They look just like the best selling tube amp on the market, the Monoprice Stage Right 15w 🤣
yeah, but at least the Gibsons sound worse ;)
I had the old falcon....best amp i ever had.
now you are making me miss my 1960s Minute Man
Game on. Here we go!!!
For what's being offered, I will easily get this over what fender offers at this price point.
These do look amazing and sound absolutely phenomenal. The only thing I wish they had was a master volume control and a 3 way tone control. A harrier version of the Mesa California Tweed if you will. The 3 way tone control would be a nice bonus for changing between these Gibson more mid focused guitars and a guitar a bit more mid scooped. A 3-way would allow us to compensate and push those mids back with the amp. Perhaps that can be achieved through the two inputs. Anyways, like others have said, great sounding amp for not too bad of a price either. Very tempting indeed.
With a master volume and three-band eq they leave the Falcon realm and become a Fender or similar. No thanks.
Plenty of amps out there with a master a 3 band eq that sounds nothing like a Fender.
Great playing! But can i say that for how these amps are made, I can't figure out why they cost so much?? Plus handwired...really?
I’m old, picky as hell, and I want one! 👍
Wow, what an amp!!! The tubes built directly into the circuit board and when you dime it, it sounds like a wet fart… Absolutely amazing!!!! …Sarcasm…
I just want to say I'm thankful Dinesh is with you guys doing the demos. He does a great job. I'm even more happy I'll never have to see another Mark Agensi fake "tone face" demo ever again in my life 🤣
It’s cool that Randall Smith worked on these to keep them true to the old Gibson amps, and added newer features.
A lot of us were concerned Mesa Boogie would lose its mojo, quality, etc, but they’ve stayed true, still run by Randall Smith, and now Gibson amps are reborn, overseen by one of the greatest amp designers. Very cool!
For those who don’t know - Randy Smith invented channel switching, switchable power, fixed bias tube amps, multi mode amps, amps with variable circuit linkages (flip a switch to run select a different preamp circuit or operating class),and on and on. He’s a genius.
Anyone can make an amp that sounds ok for a demo video. How are and how well are these amps made?
Prob better than the originals.
@@WhyAlwaysMeMario there's you are, paid shill chiming in again
Have you seen the inside of a Boogie? Most amp techs won’t touch them. Poorly designed with undervalued components and major design flaws.
Sounds great!
MERCY! it gets fuzzy so nice
The cleans sounds powerful
Exactly what about these amps was hand wired, as is boasted on the rear, and what about giving us some nice clear pics of the guts of the amps? If you are proud of the quality of construction of the circuit then show it in your promotional videos don’t hide it.
Those look and sound perfect! Trem and verb and crunch is all I need! And 5 watts does just fine for me!
who is making these amps for Gibson?
Those sound killer! But that Murphy lab ‘59 LP is fire! Me want!
I tried one out ,,,,,,, nice sound but was very unimpressed by how they are made verses the cost
Guys as a retailer I would not even sell this $299.00 amp. My credibility and respect for my customers is worth more.
WELCOME BACK!!!
It sounds like in between Fender and Vox!
Nice amps!
These are great! Would love to see some Epi branded amps as well soon!
Who cares about what it sounds like, IT LOOKS BEAUTIFUL!!! 😉👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🎶
I love the 5 but disappointed that the tremolo wasn’t included.
I agree it would be the perfect amp if it had tremolo.
Phenomenal presentation, giving many of the sounds on both amps! 🤠
What's great is also the perfectly competitive pricing in the USA. I hope we'll still be young when the Falcons 5 and 20 reach the shores of God-forsaken EU.
Thomann already had them listed and they are ridiculously priced. For €2300 you`ll find way better amps than the Falcon 20, or for the €1900 the Falcon 5 goes for.
Great to see a non-CS Theodore too. I imagine these are imminent?
I love the fuzzy Neil Young-style tones when you turn these things up
you`d need a Fender Tweed Deluxe for that
Wonder how they sound with a distortion pedal?
Really? No one else wondering the same?
I will only say one negative thing, the old amps. came in a Great TWEED, will they do special Tweed models??? They sound Stellar!!!
I dreaded have a new Gibson amp than a old one that needs work Because I’ve got practicing to do
I’d love to see a budget Epiphone version of these amps - or something modern and fresh all of its own.
Btw, how do these new amps handle acoustic guitars? Would love to see a demo of some acoustic guitars with these amps, assuming they would pair well.
Not many (if any) tube amps are great for acoustic guitar. Acoustic amplification is better serviced with solid stae components and full range fidelity with minimal distortion, whereas tube amps are prone to distortion and tend to be more mid focused with less definition in the lows and highs.
Lmao
@@american_psycho1147 why are you laughing your ass off? An Epiphone version can’t sound any worse than these Gibson versions. Fizz and farts is all I’m hearing.
I gave up on Gibson guitars years ago. Guess what , they've never been known for their amplifiers.
If you don't mind I'll use Gibson's tag line and play "authentic" through a Marshall or a Fender tube amp.
the 335 cherry red is not a 64 reissue :)
Thanks for pointing that out! I've changed the link - Lee
sounds good but 2K is a bit on the pricey side for an amp with a single tone knob. I think you could squeeze a baxandall EQ in maybe for that price
Please look inside the chassis before buying this crap. The construction is brutal. Don’t waste your money. This will be nothing but major problems in the future.
I CAN"T wait to try one of these out! Super excited!!! Bravo Gibson!!!
P.S. Some food for thought... a Gibson Garage in NYC / Brooklyn would be EPIC!
Finally figured out why Gibson bought MESA Boogie...lol I didnt finish the video but im curious if Gibson has a brain like other good amp builders and decided to put EL34's/6L6 in the power section instead of the weak el84's....My DSL 20 has EL34....makes a massive difference.
Sounds killer!
Look and sound awesome
1500$ for 5 watts better be handmade hand wired 14k gold tolex
Since when did “hand wired” mean “pre-populated PCB installed by hand”?
WE USED ONE ON OUR NEW ALBUM
Great sounding amp and nice new features.... just wish they also included an FX loop 🤷♂
Less features = less failure points, so the fact that they restrained themselves from adding features like channel switching, effects loops, 3 band EQ, etc is a welcome sight.
Honestly, its actually pretty refreshing to see more of a "bare bones" new production amp being made.
This is cool but I think everyone is wanting& waiting for the Gibson 79
You talked about sag in a class A amp? How does it work?
What about price tho?
WAY too expensive for most players.
Not at all.
@@WhyAlwaysMeMario so easy to spot the paid shill arguing with anyone who calls b.s. on the price/value of a product
here we go , time for some new INK , bust out the quaker hats , massive beards , moustachio wax . polish up your leather boots , break out the sachet full of dryer sheets for your hankerchiefs , scarves silks and other mens acesorys , its time to rock .
Doesn't the '64 ES 335 have "block" inlays?
Blues dentists everywhere are currently making man cream in the underwear department............
The gain is just way too fuzzy/farty sounding for me. I wish there was a way to dial that fuzz back a bit while keeping the gain turned up. The cleaner tones are very nice though.
You can do that with the volume. He keeps turning it up too high but does show it can sound good by dialing it back. It also isn’t meant to be a high gain screaming amp. That is Mesa/Boogie’s job.
Sounds great ..
They look good, they sound really good, but the price point seems unrealistic compared to similar options from Fender, Marshall or Vox. It will be interesting to see what will be the acceptance of these amps.