Gibson Falcon 5 7-Watt 1x10" Tube Guitar Combo Amp

Manufacturer's Description

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 first manufacturers of electric guitar amplifiers. While inspired by the iconic Gibson Skylark amps from 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 vintage tone, reimagined and sets a new bar in tiny amp tone. The Falcon 5 is equipped with all the constructional upgrades and tonal improvements unearthed over Randall’s five decades of tube-amp design that deliver nothing less than astonishing results.

The Falcon 5 features single-channel simplicity with a focus on great tone and ease of use. The ultra-simple, pure signal path design has controls consisting of Volume and Tone, plus the addition of Reverb – an uncommon but welcome feature on a tube amp in this compact size and wattage class, adds dimensionality and immensely increases the amp’s enjoyment and usefulness over a wide range of musical styles.

Players in the know have long understood that one of the secrets to great overdriven tone is power amp overdrive, and lower-powered amps are key to turning up and achieving that cranked power amp sound without overwhelming volume levels. The Gibson Falcon 5 1x10 Combo is ideal for those demanding touch-sensitive, nuanced response at the low end of the gain and power spectrum, with a harmonically rich blend of vintage power-amp overdrive when turned up. All this vintage-flavored magic is brought to life via the unique mid-enhanced voice from a
10” Jensen Blackbird Alnico speaker, which perfectly complements the volume range and single-ended Class A power section. The power section is enhanced with a built-in Power Attenuator, allowing players to choose between Full or Low power settings, providing even more ways to transition in and out of clip seamlessly and musically and making the Falcon 5 an ideal amp for intimate gigs, home practice, and recording purposes. With its modern refinements, high-end performance, and boutique construction, the Falcon 5 is a vintage amp dream delivered with a sturdy, consistent modern design ethos.

• Handcrafted in Petaluma, California
• All-Tube Amplifier: 1x 6V6 (optional 1x 6L6) Power Tube / 3x 12AX7 Preamp Tubes
• Single-Ended, Pure Class A Power
• Wattage Select Switch – Choose from Full Power (approximately 7 watts) or Low Power (approx. 3 watts) settings via built-in
• Power Attenuator (approx. 8 watts / 4 watts with optional 6L6 Power Tube)
• Cathode Biased, Maintenance-Free
• Single Channel Simplicity – Channel Features: Normal & Low (Cleaner) Inputs, Volume, Tone, & Reverb Controls
• All-Tube Spring Reverb
• Monitor (Slave) DI Output – Fixed Attenuated from the Speaker Output
• Polished Stainless Steel Control Faceplate
• Aluminum Chassis
• Slipcover Included
• 10” Jensen Blackbird Alnico Speaker

Specifications

GENERAL

• PRODUCT NAME & FORMAT: Falcon 5 1x10 Combo
• PRODUCT SERIES: Falcon Series
• BUILD LOCATION: Handcrafted In Petaluma, CA, with the World’s Finest Materials

QUICK OVERVIEW

• WATTAGE: Full (approximately 7 watts) or Low Power (approx. 3 watts) with Stock 6V6 Power Tube (Approx. 8 watts / 4 watts with optional 6L6 Power Tube)
• POWER TUBE TYPE: 1x 6V6 (or optional 1x 6L6)
• CHANNELS & MODES: 1 Channel / 2 Modes (Normal or Low)
• MODE VOICINGS/STYLES
  • Normal & Low Inputs
  • NORMAL = Clean to Overdrive
  • LOW = Cleaner
• GRAPHIC EQ / REVERB / FX / SOLO: Reverb
• SPEAKER(S) & IMPEDANCE: 10” Jensen Blackbird ALNICO Speaker, 8 Ohm
• WEIGHT: 26 lbs. (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 the top of the handle in its flat position)

AMPLIFIER FEATURES

• AMP TYPE: Tube
• CHASSIS MATERIAL: Aluminum Chassis with Polished Stainless-Steel Faceplate
• RECTIFIER TYPE: Silicon Diodes
• PREAMP TUBES: 3x 12AX7
• POWER AMP TUBES: 1x 6V6 (or optional 1x 6L6)
• MAINTENANCE FREE FIXED BIAS: Cathode Biased, which is also Maintenance Free
• WATTAGE(S) QUICK REFERENCE (SEE POWER AMP DETAILS FOR MORE INFO): Full (approximately 7 watts) or Low Power (approx. 3 watts) with Stock 6V6 Power Tube (Approx. 8 watts / 4 watts with optional 6L6 Power Tube) - See Power Amp Details for more information
• BUILT-IN POWER AMP ATTENUATION: Yes – 2-Way Attenuator Switch provides Full or Low power operation
• POWER AMP DETAILS (CLASS & WATTAGE): Class A Power with selectable, global Full/Low Power Attenuator Switch - Provides two power options: Choose from Full Power (approximately 7 watts) or Low Power (approx. 3 watts) with Stock 6V6 Power Tube (Approx. 8 watts / 4 watts with optional 6L6 Power Tube)
• TYPES OF STYLE MODES PER CHANNEL: Single Channel with 2 Inputs: Normal Input = Clean to Overdrive Low Input = Clean
• CHANNEL CONTROLS: Volume, Tone, & Reverb
• REVERB / EFFECTS & BYPASS OPTIONS: All-Tube, Spring Reverb
• SPEAKER OUTPUTS: One 8 Ohm and Two 4 Ohm
• SLAVE OUTPUT: Yes - Fixed-Attenuated “MONITOR” Output from the Speaker Output

ACCESSORIES

• SLIPCOVER: Included - Fitted Slipcover

CABINET FEATURES

• CABINET MATERIAL: Marine Grade, Baltic Birch
• STANDARD FINISH OPTIONS (no extra cost): Cream Bronco Vinyl with Oxblood Grille
• SPEAKER(S) & IMPEDANCE: 1 - 8 Ohm Jensen Blackbird ALNICO 40 / Total Load = 8 Ohms

ADDITIONAL CABINET FEATURES

• EXTRA FEATURES: Vintage-Inspired Construction for Tone & Portability

WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS

• WEIGHT: 26 lbs. (11.79 kg.)
• HEIGHT: 16 1/8” (40.96 cm)
  (Height measurement includes rubber feet and the top of the handle in its flat position)
• WIDTH: 16” (40.64 cm)
• DEPTH: 8 7/8” (22.54 cm)