1960 Gibson Explorer GA-18t

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octagon
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1960 Gibson Explorer GA-18t

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I got this at my local store.

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Sister Rosetta Tharp used the same amp.



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Re: 1960 Gibson Explorer GA-18t

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Ah, the elusive 'Gibs' amp.
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Re: 1960 Gibson Explorer GA-18t

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There is a similar vintage Gibson (don't touch my wood) amplifier at my neighborhood vintage/pawn shop, where I got my Concert Amp, recently. Maybe I should saunter over there tomorrow and take a closer look? :idea:
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jps wrote:There is a similar vintage Gibson (don't touch my wood) amplifier at my neighborhood vintage/pawn shop, where I got my Concert Amp, recently. Maybe I should saunter over there tomorrow and take a closer look? :idea:
Yeah,you should check it out. This is a really good amp here is some info on this amp :

http://www.0rigami.com/gg/amps1.html#GA ... orer_Tweed

Harmony H-44 Stratotone and Gibson GA-18t amp

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Re: 1960 Gibson Explorer GA-18t

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Grey wrote:Ah, the elusive 'Gibs' amp.
Haha,yeah,here is another one:

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