1957 Gibson Maestro GA-45 Accordion Amplifier
$2495 CAD
($1796.4 USD)
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Among the more interesting amplifier offerings to have come through our shop in some time, this 1957 Gibson-made Maestro GA-45 Accordion amplifier is rare, unusual and exciting.
The GA-45 is a dual 6V6 Class A amplifier that shares similar circuitry to Gibson's GA-40 Les Paul guitar amp. One key difference between the two models is the 4x10" speaker configuration of the GA-45 as opposed to the single 12" in an era-equivalent GA-40. Additionally, the GA-45 offers a wider range of tonal sculpting in the form of separate Bass and Treble controls.
While billed as an accordion amplifier, the GA-45 packs serious punch when paired with a guitar. Offering a warm and full voice with excellent clarity and strong low-midrange presence, this amp will make any guitar sit beautifully in a mix. Delivering harmonically rich and wonderfully creamy breakup tones at reasonable volumes, the GA-45 is an excellent amplifier for any rock or country setting and excels in lead guitar applications. The Tremolo on this amp is clean and clear and is well controlled with an excellent range of depth and speed.
Back at our shop with a clean bill of health after some general servicing by Toronto's Dom Tantalo, this amp is in perfect working order and ready for any stage, studio, or collection.
This amp is largely original and in overall excellent condition. The transformers, speakers, and circuit are original. The RCA preamp tubes in V1 and V2 are from the '70s, but all other tubes are original RCAs with '57 date codes. Filter caps have been updated and the original power cable has been replaced with a grounded one of modern spec.
The GA-45 is a dual 6V6 Class A amplifier that shares similar circuitry to Gibson's GA-40 Les Paul guitar amp. One key difference between the two models is the 4x10" speaker configuration of the GA-45 as opposed to the single 12" in an era-equivalent GA-40. Additionally, the GA-45 offers a wider range of tonal sculpting in the form of separate Bass and Treble controls.
While billed as an accordion amplifier, the GA-45 packs serious punch when paired with a guitar. Offering a warm and full voice with excellent clarity and strong low-midrange presence, this amp will make any guitar sit beautifully in a mix. Delivering harmonically rich and wonderfully creamy breakup tones at reasonable volumes, the GA-45 is an excellent amplifier for any rock or country setting and excels in lead guitar applications. The Tremolo on this amp is clean and clear and is well controlled with an excellent range of depth and speed.
Back at our shop with a clean bill of health after some general servicing by Toronto's Dom Tantalo, this amp is in perfect working order and ready for any stage, studio, or collection.
This amp is largely original and in overall excellent condition. The transformers, speakers, and circuit are original. The RCA preamp tubes in V1 and V2 are from the '70s, but all other tubes are original RCAs with '57 date codes. Filter caps have been updated and the original power cable has been replaced with a grounded one of modern spec.