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A Reimagined Falcon Returns to Lead the Flock





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Returning to rule the roost after over a half-century on the sidelines, the Gibson Falcon 20 12-watt 1 x 12-inch combo amplifier represents a modern reimagining of an all-time Gibson tube combo classic. This forward-thinking Falcon combo blends the best of old and new with a little help from Randall Smith and the brilliant engineers at Mesa/Boogie’s Design Team, who proudly hand-wire every model in sunny Petaluma, California. All the original Falcon’s most favored features are here in full force, including a rock-solid single-channel operation, old-school Class A push-pull design, and cathode-biased power section to preserve the gritty magic of the original. Plus, the Falcon 20’s 3-position power-scaling and enhanced tone-shaping controls prove this bird has more than a few modernized tricks under its wings! Did we mention the fully tube-powered spring reverb and tremolo sections? All wrapped up in a glorious period-inspired cab, the Gibson Falcon 20 amplifier nails one of the most challenging feats in the 6-string realm ? improving upon a time-honored classic while perfectly preserving the magic of the original.





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New feathers for an old Falcon





Envisaged by legendary amplifier guru Randall Smith and the Mesa/Boogie design team, Gibson’s new flock of Falcons take a few choice detours under the hood to better meet the needs of modern guitarists. Vintage amp-obsessed guitarists have nothing to fear ? this Falcon’s Class A push-pull design, cathode-biased operation, and dead-simple single-channel signal path all fall well within the confines of Gibson’s historic amplifier designs. However, instead of the original GA-19RVT’s somewhat unusual tube configuration, this forward-thinking Falcon comes equipped with a quartet of 12AX7 preamp tubes and dual 6V6 power tubes. The result? A warm, chewy, and full-bodied punch of vintage-inspired tone arguably improves upon the original ? no unobtainable and out-of-production tubes required.





Tube-driven tremolo and reverb





Another famous amplifier manufacturer may get all the glory when it comes to the splashy legacy of spring reverb. However, we’ll let you in on a little-known fact: Gibson’s original GA-19RVT Falcon was one of the first amplifiers to brandish built-in reverb years before the competition in 1961. Naturally, Gibson’s modern Falcon 20 mirrors the original, with a lush-sounding spring reverb circuit and a deep, swampy tremolo, each with dedicated footswitch functions. And yes, much to the pleasure of Sweetwater’s vintage-obsessed guitarists, the reverb and tremolo sections are true tube-driven circuits!





3-position power-scaling section





Much more than a strict reissue of the original Falcon, the Gibson Falcon 20 boasts a superb set of modern upgrades that bolster its utility without betraying its old-school spirit. Chief among them is an all-new power-scaling section with three positions: Full (12 watts), Half (5 watts), and Low (1 watt). This Falcon’s Class A power section of two 6V6 tubes dishes out a surprisingly robust roar before encountering saturation, making the 5-watt and 1-watt settings must-haves for guitarists seeking sweet-sounding preamp grit and growling power amp overdrive at non-ear-shattering volumes





Gibson Falcon 20 12-watt 1 x 12-inch Tube Combo Amplifier Features:


A vintage-meets-modern homage to Gibson’s venerable Falcon amplifiers of the 1960s


Designed by Randall Smith and the Mesa/Boogie design team to modernize the Falcon series while preserving the tone and spirit of the original


No-nonsense Class A push-pull single-channel design, punching out 12 watts through a top-quality 12-inch Jensen Blackbird Alnico speaker


Dual 6V6 power tubes and a quartet of 12AX7 preamp tubes dish out everything from harmonic-rich cleans to searing tube-style saturation


Lush tube-driven reverb and swampy tube-driven tremolo, both with dedicated footswitch controls


3 different power-scaling options to accommodate any playing situation: Full power (12 watts), Half power (5 watts), and Low power (1 watt)


Straightforward control section consists of a Volume, Tone, and Frequency control, in addition to your Reverb/Tremolo knobs


Convenient Monitor DI output


Handsome old-school aesthetics that replicate the timeless style of Gibson’s late-1950s/early-1960s amplifier models


Proudly built and handwired in Petaluma, Calif.