{"product_id":"1963-gibson-falcon-ga-19rtv","title":"1963 Gibson Falcon GA-19RTV — Consigned by PRS Research \u0026 Development","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor your consideration, \u003cstrong\u003eGarrett Park Guitars\u003c\/strong\u003e presents this \u003cstrong\u003e1963 Gibson Falcon GA-19RTV\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis 1963 Falcon is a fully original example, with its chassis (serial 770239) retaining \u003cb\u003efactory transformers, circuitry, and speaker\u003c\/b\u003e. The amp is equipped with a full complement of period-correct tubes—3 × \u003cstrong data-end=\"510\" data-start=\"441\"\u003e12AX7 \u003c\/strong\u003epreamp\/reverb, 2 ×\u003cstrong data-end=\"510\" data-start=\"441\"\u003e 6V6GT \u003c\/strong\u003epower, and a \u003cstrong data-end=\"510\" data-start=\"441\"\u003e5Y3GT \u003c\/strong\u003erectifier—driving a \u003cstrong\u003e12\" \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"571\" data-start=\"535\"\u003eOxford\u003c\/strong\u003e. A modern grounded 3-prong power cord has been installed for safety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHoused in a \u003cstrong data-end=\"787\" data-start=\"697\"\u003esolid poplar cabinet \u003c\/strong\u003ewith\u003cstrong data-end=\"787\" data-start=\"697\"\u003e Gibson Crestline covering\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is cosmetically excellent, with minimal wear and a clean faceplate. Functionally, it delivers the Falcon’s signature \u003cstrong data-end=\"953\" data-start=\"909\"\u003ewarm, mellow, harmonically rich tone\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis amplifier is consigned to Garrett Park Guitars by the \u003cstrong\u003ePaul Reed Smith Research \u0026amp; Development team\u003c\/strong\u003e. Paul and his R\u0026amp;D staff are always on the lookout for gear that simply plays and sounds great. The purpose of their research is to understand why certain examples of a familiar line exhibit exceptional tone, often purchasing them to study and dissect every detail. That pedigree bodes extremely well for the sonic character of this Falcon, which benefits from the discerning ears of one of the world’s most respected guitar designers and his team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note: this amp is on consignment, so trades aren't advisable. Preference will be given to fee-free payment methods (cash, check, wire transfer, etc.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel \u0026amp; Year\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eGibson Falcon GA-19RTV\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear of Manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e1963\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChassis Serial Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e770239\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChassis \u0026amp; Electronics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCircuit:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eGA-19RVT\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Transformer:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eOriginal Triwec TF18P (524 63 42)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Transformer:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eOriginal Midwest Co. 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