Gibson Explorer GA15-RVT 1x10 all-tube combo guitar amplifier, circa 1965 ("whiteface" era). 2x EL84 power tubes, about 18 Watts. One channel with three inputs, tremolo and reverb.
The Good:
- Fully restored and working; new electrolytic caps, original signal caps, 3-prong cable
- Vintage preamp tubes, new Electro-Harmonix power tubes
- Original reverb, phase inverter, and output transformers
- Original cab, original handle, original 10" CTS speaker with square magnet
- Original footswitch
Replaced parts:
- New, custom Hammond power transformer, new solid state rectifier parts
- Replacement speaker cable, replacement reverb cables
- Reinforced connections to the reverb transformer
- New replacement reverb tank in new bag
- Replacement power indicator light
It's not a collector, but it's definitely a solid player. Chimey, a bit Vox-like, with a very uncommon circuit (transformer phase inverter). Reverb is very spacey / psychedelic.
Willing to meet serious buyers in Lincoln Square to let you try before you buy.