nmiller
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I just acquired this amp and wow, it really kicks! Despite the push-pull 6AQ5 power section, the volume is closer to a Champ than a Deluxe, albeit with less breakup than either but a much nicer sound. And while there's just one preset tone, it comes with onboard reverb and tremolo at just 27 lbs.
I think the speaker is probably a replacement, but I'm not sure. On one hand, I haven't seen any other Oaktron speakers in Gibson amps. On the other hand, its date code is only a year off from the transformers (unless I'm in the wrong decade altogether) and Gibson seemed to use a lot of different speakers on their cheaper amps in the mid '60s. I'm curious to hear your thoughts.
I think the speaker is probably a replacement, but I'm not sure. On one hand, I haven't seen any other Oaktron speakers in Gibson amps. On the other hand, its date code is only a year off from the transformers (unless I'm in the wrong decade altogether) and Gibson seemed to use a lot of different speakers on their cheaper amps in the mid '60s. I'm curious to hear your thoughts.