1957 Gibson GA-5 guitar amp
Vintage 1957 Gibson Amplifier
1957 Gibson GA-5 amp
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Original tubes

1957 Gibson GA-5 Amp

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By True Vintage Guitar

This vintage 1957 Gibson GA-5 amp has survived in fantastic condition and has just been serviced by my amp technician. It's a fine sounding example with original tubes, speaker, and transformers!

Make and Model: Gibson GA-5

Year: 1957. Output transformer code "549732" (549 = Midwest Coil and Transformer brand, 7 = 1957,  32 = 32nd week)

Service: Full inspection and cleaning including all contacts, pots, and switches. Power cord updated to new grounded cord. Filter capacitors updated as well as two coupling capacitors. Excellent playing condition.

Cosmetic: Tarnish and oxidation present on the faceplate, otherwise nice condition. 

Notes: This killer GA-5 is ready to play!  

 

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