Your vintage… reinvented!
Gibson is proud to introduce the new Falcon 5 1x10 Combo amplifier. It pays homage to Gibson's legendary past as one of the world's premier electric guitar amplifier manufacturers. Although inspired by the iconic Gibson Skylark amps of the 1950s and 1960s, this all-new design from renowned amp pioneer Randall Smith and the MESA/Boogie design team is handcrafted in Petaluma, California, and delivers a vintage sound, reinvented and sets a new bar. in a little amp tone. The Falcon 5 is equipped with every structural and tonal improvement discovered over Randall's five decades of tube amp design that yields nothing short of astonishing results.
The Falcon 5 features single-channel simplicity with a focus on great sound and ease of use. The ultra-simple, pure signal path design includes compound volume and tone controls, plus the addition of reverb - a rare but welcome feature on a tube amp in this compact size and power class, adds dimensionality and enormously increases the enjoyment and utility of the amp. on a wide range of musical styles.
Savvy players have long understood that one of the secrets to great overdriven sound is power amp overdrive, and low-powered amps are essential to boosting and achieving that pushed power amp sound without overwhelming volume levels. The Gibson Falcon 5 1x10 Combo is ideal for those who demand a nuanced, touch-sensitive response at the low end of the gain and power spectrum, with a harmony-rich blend of vintage power amp overdrive when engaged . All this vintage-flavored magic comes to life thanks to the unique voice-enhanced midrange of a 10-inch Jensen® Blackbird 40 Alnico speaker, which perfectly complements the volume range and unbalanced Class A power section. power section is enhanced with a built-in power attenuator, allowing players to choose between full and low power settings, providing even more ways to move in and out of the clip seamlessly and musically and making the Falcon 5 a ideal amp for intimate concerts. convenient for home and recording purposes. With its modern refinements, premium performance and boutique construction, the Falcon 5 is a dream vintage amp delivered with a modern, robust and consistent design philosophy.
Handmade in Petaluma, California
All-tube amplifier: 1 6V6 (or 6L6) power tube / 3 12AX7 preamp tubes
Pure Class A single-ended power supply
Power Selector Switch – Choose between full power (approximately 7 watts) or low power (approximately 3 watts) with the stock 6V6 power tube (approximately 8 watts / 4 watts with the optional 6L6 power tube)
Cathode polarized, maintenance free
Single Channel Simplicity - Channel features: normal and bass (cleaner) inputs, volume, tone and reverb controls
All-tube spring reverb
DI Monitor Output (Slave) – Fixed attenuation of speaker output
Polished stainless steel control faceplate
Aluminum chassis
Cover included
Jensen Blackbird 40 Alnico 10" Speaker
Power
Full (approximately 7 watts) or low power (approximately 3 watts) with the original 6V6 power tube (approximately 8 watts / 4 watts with the optional 6L6 power tube)
Channels and modes
1 channel / 2 modes (normal or low)
Channels/Inputs
Normal and Low Inputs - NORMAL = Clean to Overdrive, LOW = Cleaner
Fashion voicing styles
Single channel with two inputs: Normal input = Clean to Overdrive Low input = Cleaner
Eq Reverb Fx Solo Chart
Reverberation
Speaker impedance
1 - 10" 8 Ohm Jensen Blackbird ALNICO 40 / Total load = 8 Ohms
Weight
26 pounds. (11.79 kg.)
Dimensions
16 1/8" (40.96 cm) H x 16" (40.64 cm) W x 8 7/8" (22.54 cm) D (Height measurement includes rubber feet and top of handle in flat position)
Protective cover
Included - Fitted cover