Gibson Falcon 20, 1x12 Combo Amp, Cream Bronco, Oxblood Grille

Gibson/ Mesa Boogie designed amp with scalable power section, monitor DI output, reverb and trem footswitch and fitted slipcover. Item ID: 1FA20COJ

Highlights

  • Modern Take on Iconic Gibson Skylark
  • Handcrafted in Petaluma, California
  • Single-Channel Design
  • Emphasized Power Amp Overdrive
  • Multi-Watt Flexibility: Choose from Full, Half, or Low Power Modes
  • Monitor DI Output
  • Polished Stainless Steel Faceplate and Aluminum Chassis
  • Includes 2-Button Footswitch and Fitted Slipcover
Description
The Gibson Falcon 20 is a 1x12 Combo Amplifier nods to Gibson's legendary past as a pioneer in electric guitar amps. Crafted in Petaluma, California, this amplifier is a modern reinterpretation of the iconic Gibson Skylark amps from the 1960s, designed by Randall Smith and the MESA/Boogie Design Team.

Originally made in 1961 and discontinued shortly after, this new Falcon 20 features a reimagined construction and major upgrades, drawing from Randall Smith's five decades of tube amp design experience. This 1x12 combo boasts a single-channel design focused on delivering great tone, and simple-to-use controls. The amp's signal path consists of a Volume, Tone, and a footswitchable Reverb and Tremolo inspired by the original Falcon.

The Falcon 20 emphasizes power amp overdrive, ideal for achieving cranked power amp sound without too much volume. Stocked with a 12” Jensen Blackbird Alnico speaker, vintage power-amp overdrive defines the sound of this amp, complementing the amp's Class A power section.

The Falcon 20 offers three power modes – Full, Half, and Low (12, 5, or 1-Watt) – through its Multi-Watt technology. Players are also able to choose from 15, 6, or 2-Watts with optional 6L6 Power Tubes. This power flexibility allows transitions in and out of clipping, making the Falcon 20 a suitable "headroom to bedroom" style amp.

For convenience, the Falcon 20 includes a Monitor (Slave) DI Output attenuated from the Speaker Output, allowing for connectivity. Its polished stainless steel control faceplate, aluminum chassis, and included 2-button footswitch and slipcover underscore the amp's high-end performance and boutique construction.

Specs

Power Option 1
Full (12 Watts) - 2x 6V6 (or 15-Watts w/6L6) Push-Pull, Class A, Pentode
Power Option 2
Half (5 Watts) - 2x 6V6 (or 6-Watts w/6L6) Push-Pull, Class A Triode
Power Option 3
Low (1 Watt) - 1x 6V6 (or 2-Watts w/6L6) Single-Ended, Class A, Pentode
Channel Controls
Single Channel w/ 2 Inputs
Footswitch
Footswitchable, All-Tube, Spring Reverb & Tremolo
Input Impedence
One 8 Ohm and Two 4 Ohm
Cover
Slip Cover Included
Cabinet Material
Marine Grade Baltic Birch
Speaker
1-80hm Jensen Blackbird ALNICO 40 / Total Load = 8 Ohms
Weight
31 lbs
Height
17.5" (w/rubber feet)
Width
20"
Depth
8 7/8"