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Gibson is proud to introduce the new Falcon 5 1x10 Combo amplifier. It pays homage to Gibson’s legendary past as one of the world’s first manufacturers of electric guitar amplifiers. While inspired by the iconic Gibson Skylark amps from the 1950s and 1960s, this all-new Petaluma, California, USA-built design from renowned amp pioneer Randall Smith and the MESA/Boogie Design Team delivers vintage tone, reimagined and sets a new bar in tiny amp tone. The Falcon 5 is equipped with all the constructional upgrades and tonal improvements unearthed over Randall’s five decades of tube-amp design that deliver nothing less than astonishing results.
The Falcon 5 features single-channel simplicity with a focus on great tone and ease of use. The ultra-simple, pure signal path design has controls consisting of Volume and Tone, plus the addition of Reverb – an uncommon but welcome feature on a tube amp in this compact size and wattage class, adds dimensionality and immensely increases the amp’s enjoyment and usefulness over a wide range of musical styles.
Players in the know have long understood that one of the secrets to great overdriven tone is power amp overdrive, and lower-powered amps are key to turning up and achieving that cranked power amp sound without overwhelming volume levels. The Gibson Falcon 5 1x10 Combo is ideal for those demanding touch-sensitive, nuanced response at the low end of the gain and power spectrum, with a harmonically rich blend of vintage power-amp overdrive when turned up. All this vintage-flavored magic is brought to life via the unique mid-enhanced voice from a 10” Jensen Blackbird Alnico speaker, which perfectly complements the volume range and single-ended Class A power section. The power section is enhanced with a built-in Power Attenuator, allowing players to choose between Full or Low power settings, providing even more ways to transition in and out of clip seamlessly and musically and making the Falcon 5 an ideal amp for intimate gigs, home practice, and recording purposes. With its modern refinements, high-end performance, and boutique construction, the Falcon 5 is a vintage amp dream delivered with a sturdy, consistent modern design ethos.
Serial Number: F5-000187
Built in Petaluma, California
All-Tube Amplifier: 1x 6V6 (optional 1x 6L6) Power Tube / 3x 12AX7 Preamp Tubes
Single-Ended, Pure Class A Power
Wattage Select Switch – Choose from Full Power (approximately 7 watts) or Low Power (approx. 3 watts) settings via built-in Power Attenuator (approx. 8 watts / 4 watts with optional 6L6 Power Tube)
Cathode Biased, Maintenance-Free
Single Channel Simplicity – Channel Features: Normal & Low (Cleaner) Inputs, Volume, Tone, & Reverb Controls
All-Tube Spring Reverb
Monitor (Slave) DI Output – Fixed Attenuated from the Speaker Output
Polished Stainless Steel Control Faceplate
Aluminum Chassis
Slipcover Included
10” Jensen Blackbird Alnico Speaker
SPECIFICATIONS:
QUICK OVERVIEW:
Full (approximately 7 watts) or Low Power (approx. 3 watts) with Stock 6V6 Power Tube (Approx. 8 watts / 4 watts with optional 6L6 Power Tube)
1x 6V6 (or optional 1x 6L6)
1 Channel / 2 Modes (Normal or Low)
Normal & Low Inputs
NORMAL = Clean to Overdrive
LOW = Cleaner
Reverb
10” Jensen Blackbird ALNICO Speaker, 8 Ohm
26 lbs. (11.79 kg.)
16 1/8” (40.96 cm) H x 16” (40.64 cm) W x 8 7/8” (22.54 cm) D
(Height measurement includes rubber feet and the top of the handle in its flat position)
AMPLIFIER FEATURES:
Tube
Aluminum Chassis with Polished Stainless-Steel Faceplate
Silicon Diodes
3x 12AX7
1x 6V6 (or optional 1x 6L6)
Cathode Biased, which is also Maintenance Free
Full (approximately 7 watts) or Low Power (approx. 3 watts) with Stock 6V6 Power Tube (Approx. 8 watts / 4 watts with optional 6L6 Power Tube) - See Power Amp Details for more information
Yes – 2-Way Attenuator Switch provides Full or Low power operation
Class A Power with selectable, global Full/Low Power Attenuator Switch - Provides two power options: Choose from Full Power (approximately 7 watts) or Low Power (approx. 3 watts) with Stock 6V6 Power Tube (Approx. 8 watts / 4 watts with optional 6L6 Power Tube)
Single Channel with 2 Inputs:
Normal Input = Clean to Overdrive
Low Input = Clean
Volume, Tone, & Reverb
All-Tube, Spring Reverb
MIDI Switchable/Programmable via Control Change and Program Change messages, with 256 Preset Location (MIDI IN, MIDI Thru/Out, MIDI Channel, & Store Switches) – Controls Channels 1, 2, 3, Reverb, FX Loop, & Graphic EQ
One 8 Ohm and Two 4 Ohm
Yes - Fixed-Attenuated “MONITOR” Output from the Speaker Output
ACCESSORIES:
Included - Fitted Slipcover
CABINET FEATURES:
Marine Grade, Baltic Birch
Cream Bronco Vinyl with Oxblood Grille
1 - 8 Ohm Jensen Blackbird ALNICO 40 / Total Load = 8 Ohms
ADDITIONAL CABINET FEATURES:
Vintage-Inspired Construction for Tone & Portability
WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS:
26 lbs. (11.79 kg.)
16 1/8” (40.96 cm)
(Height measurement includes rubber feet and the top of the handle in its flat position)
16” (40.64 cm)
8 7/8” (22.54 cm)