Gibson GA-8 Gibsonette (1960)

The Gibsonette was nearly 10 years old by the time this '60 made it off the production floor, but its evolution was met by continual change, both schematically and cosmetically. It could be argued that the years from 1958-1961 are some of the more desired, and you probably wouldn't be wrong. We tend to disagree as well.

The slightly larger cabinet and slanted baffle design that Gibson introduced to this model (and a number of others) in late 1959 are particularly great. Although not known for having much in the way of bass response, the amp has that Tweed-like resonant swirl thing going on that you'll often find in 5E3s and Princetons from the 1950s.

This is one of the cleanest and most complete examples of a GA-8 we've come across, with a beautiful Blonde/Vanilla tolex and Oxblood grill, and even an intact baffle badge! The chassis is clean and legible with some soft patina to the chrome plating, and the always-cool suitcase handle still has its original tweed insert and Gibson label! Even the original instruction manual is included!

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