The first two offerings in the revived Gibson Amps line have officially been unveiled and, as hinted previously, they channel the firm’s traditional Falcon combo.
As Gibson Brands’ Dinesh Lekhraj declares in the opening of the demo clip, “Gibson is back in the amp business”.
Hand-built in Petaluma, CA under the stewardship of Mesa/Boogie founder Randall Smith, the Falcon 20 and Falcon 5 are both boutique Class A tube amps – and they certainly look the part, dressed in Cream Bronco Vinyl with Oxblood Grilles.
The latest drop comprises three electric guitars and three acoustic guitars, each of which take inspiration from a classic Gibson era and flash a satin nitrocellulose lacquer finish for a more muted vintage vibe.
Specifically, the electric camp is completed by two Les Pauls – a ‘50s and ‘60s Standard – as well as a sole Vibrola-equipped ‘61 SG. The acoustic cohort, meanwhile, features a J-45 ‘50s model, J-35 ‘30s iteration and an uber-ornate Hummingbird. (Full article on Guitarworld)
