Tweed Gibson GA30RV

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john,
I read this whole thread today, and I only want to say:
Thank you for being you here. :)
 

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Hi Michael; thank you for the nice thoughts but you can thank Donnie for my being here ... he could have kicked me off many times. :wink: J
 

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Hi Michael; thank you for the nice thoughts but you can thank Donnie for my being here ... he could have kicked me off many times. :wink: J
If I think properly, you are right. I' complain. :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
 

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:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: Johann
 

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GA30RV on eBay now .... $1,600 BIN .... :shock: :shock: :evil: :lol: :lol: :lol: No ... I don't know why they list them that way. Cleaner than mine ... fresh caps and original speakers. Except for the price, very attractive .... 3X6EU7, 1X12AU7, twin 6V6s/5Y3 recitifier including choke input at filter Auction Link

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Spectacular GA77RV on eBay here: This is the third of the short-lived '59-'62 tweed Gibson amps with on-board reverb; the GA19RVT (with trem and 12" speaker), the GA30RV (drop the trem, add an 8" speaker, upsize cabinet), and the GA77 with twin 6L6s, three 6EU7s and a 12AU7 driver in the preamp. It has a choke in the power supply to abate sag and a beefy GZ34/5AR4 rectifier. 15" period-correct/original(?) speaker and in very rare condition.

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That's spectacular!
[sourgrapes]Fortunately, I don't have the room for it.[/sourgrapes]
 

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It's hard to imagine how it escaped the ciggie burns, hot cup rings, and the split corners ... like it's been in a time capsule ... :shock:
 

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Maybe it had an owner like the Reverborocket? It was his home amp and not a gigging amp?

Speaking of which, I ran into DocWayne from the telecaster forum and he recommended cleaning the control panels of amps with wd40. He says that it's less likely to take the lettering off. I was using Brasso and that didn't seem to damage the silkscreening, but I was wondering what you thought about that.
 

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I've never tried WD40 ... I've tried Flitz and it's no good with silk-screen lettering ... but if Brasso works ... Agree; it looks like it went in the front door and never came out again.
 

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Yes; it's really remarkable ... probably the reason our parents didn't want us to beat up our stuff back in the day ... it's about 50 years old.
 

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... DocWayne from the telecaster forum and he recommended cleaning the control panels of amps with wd40. He says that it's less likely to take the lettering off. I was using Brasso and that didn't seem to damage the silkscreening ...
... maybe one of us ought to get in touch with the seller of the GA18 linked below ... asked them what they used ... so it could be avoided pics 3 and 4. Otherwise in vg condition.
 

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capnjuan said:
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... DocWayne from the telecaster forum and he recommended cleaning the control panels of amps with wd40. He says that it's less likely to take the lettering off. I was using Brasso and that didn't seem to damage the silkscreening ...
... maybe one of us ought to get in touch with the seller of the GA18 linked below ... asked them what they used ... so it could be avoided pics 3 and 4. Otherwise in vg condition.

My guess would be scouring/abrasive pad of some sort more so than the actual cleaning agent.
 

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BluesDan said:
.. My guess would be scouring/abrasive pad of some sort more so than the actual cleaning agent.
Hi Dan; sure looks like it. I've had mixed results with Flitz; didn't lift the lettering on one amp, did on another ... haven't tried the Brasso yet; it's not abrasive but then neither was the Flitz. It seems like it has something to do with whatever chemical loosens the bond between the lettering and the metal or acts as a solvent. :?
 

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.. My guess would be scouring/abrasive pad of some sort more so than the actual cleaning agent.
Hi Dan; sure looks like it. I've had mixed results with Flitz; didn't lift the lettering on one amp, did on another ... haven't tried the Brasso yet; it's not abrasive but then neither was the Flitz. It seems like it has something to do with whatever chemical loosens the bond between the lettering and the metal or acts as a solvent. :?

Never tried WD40 for amp cleaning but I know for certain it will break down glue and act as a solvent. WD40 is great for removing unwanted stickers / decals because of the fact that it breaks down the adhesive. If I were to try it on an amp I would do so sparingly and with caution.
 

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That's the operative word right there. I'm using Brasso with q-tips around the lettering. I want to avoid touching the paint if at all possible.
 

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Hi Fab; a year or so ago, we were all muttering about how much the economic decline would tear down values for vintage gear. It isn't exactly a scientific thing but collector-grade stuff doesn't look like it's giving up any ground at all. J
 
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