Gibson Les Paul GA-5 Early - Normal preset

Close · 78/100 confidence. Most values readable. Minor gaps filled by inference from similar circuits.

The early Gibson Les Paul GA-5 was the first compact companion amp to the Les Paul guitar, designed to give players a complete electric guitar setup at an affordable price. Its single-ended output stage produced warm, harmonically rich tones characteristic of early single-ended American amplifiers.

• Years produced: 1952–1956
• Made in: US
• Wattage: 4W
• Channels: 1
• Preamp tubes: 1× 12AX7
• Power tubes: 1× 6V6

Tags: american, vintage, clean.

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