Gibson and slash are proud to present the new slash collection of signature guitars. Here is the text of the original gibson product literature for this amp from the early 60s courtesy the tube amp book, 4th ed. Gibson diagrams, schematics and service manuals download for free. Next to it is the ugliest pre1970 gibson knob, known as the amp knob, used from late 1966 to the mid1970s but not on all models. Service item 1948 model br 9 schematic and parts list only.
The author has at least one amplifier wrong, which makes me suspect about the general usefulness of the book. I have seen examples of br 9 s like yours that are deadringers for early version ga 9 s. Gibson high quality service manuals user owner instruction. Includes the original instruction manual and original slip over dust cover. Starting with early amp models like the gibson eh150 that was first used with gibsons. Sold nice condition single pickup 1956 gibson es 225 vintage guitar. It also tests out at about 9 watts or so, not the 15 as he writes. Starting with early amp models like the gibson eh150 that was first used with gibson s eh150 lapsteel guitar and later the charlie christian es150 guitar, it then delves into the development of fender, vox, and orange amps, and goes right up to the modern boutique designers like industrial, dr. These models represent electric and acoustic guitars slash has played before millions of fans during his career and influenced multiple generations of players around the world. They use a 6sj7 for the preamp and 2ea 6v6s in a paralleloutput singleended configuration. The new amps included the ultratone br 1, br 3, br 4, br 6 and br 9 models, with 10 to 18 watts of power. Oct 26, 20 1940s gibson br 9 tube amplifier combo vintage guitar lap steel harp amp the holy grail.
The br9 amp stayed in the gibson line until about 1955, when it was. It can be identified by the 6sn7 preamp tube with a metal shield between it and the rear 6v6 tube. This amp was originally packaged as a set with a companion gibson br 9 lap steel guitar and was sold around the year 1949. Normally folded and mailed in ordinary business envelope. There are many versions of this amp and this one resembles most closely the gibson ga 9 circuit. This amp was originally packaged as a set with a companion gibson br9. The amp is a 1953 gibson br 9 in beautiful condition cosmetically. This book is for the fans of guitar amplifiers and the history that lies behind them. But the most important of all may well be gibsons nick lucas model. Ga5 skylark ga5t skylark with builtin tremelo the ideal student amplifier yet powerful enough for professional use. Vintage guitars info gibson collecting vintage gibson. Power cord is original and shows damage but it does power up. Gibson br9 ga9 hybrid vintage guitar amplifier ca 1955.
I have seen examples of br9s like yours that are deadringers for early version ga9s. Condition of amp does show wear with age and use, the tolex is worn and has soling and is in rough condition, the top handle is gone. The prices quoted in the private classified ads on audiofanzine are not necessarily the actual retail prices. The br 9 lap steel outfit was introduced in june 1947 and marketed as a student model. Pedal steel and guitar played through a gibson br 9 amp you can hear my msa legend pedal steel guitar and a fender classic vibe telecaster played through a gibson br 9 all tube amp. The guitar and amp when turned up loud, sound terrific for playing blues and rock and roll. Amazing witha les paul, but i need a little help figuring out exactly what year it is, and if it s been modified at all. The midpriced br6 stayed on in name and price only, with a new cabinet being the most obvious change. Gibsons les paul model comes to mind, as does gretschs chet atkins 6120. Vintage guitars info gibson lapsteel vintage guitar. It would prove to be gibson s most popular lap steel in the postwar era. Vintage original circa 1958 gibson ga9 guitar combo amplifier black. The most widely sold and least expensive gibson lapsteel at the time. It is surprisingly quite, and no dirt in the one pot.
Servicing of a gibson br6 combo amplifier vintage amp repairs. This is a real nice amp that sounds as cool as it looks. It can be identified by the 6sn7 preamp tube with a. Vintage guitars info gibson collecting vintage gibson guitars. Sold 1950s gibson br9 tube combo amp thatrhythmman. These gibson amplifiers are from the 1930s, 40s, 50s and 60s. It was typically sold with gibson br 9 lap steels, back in the day. Here all the changed components can be seen, including the main volume pot. The version you have was produced roughly between 1955 and 1957 and is the second version of the les paul amp.
Since we have some reprints of the original sales brochure information. This vintage 1950s gibson br 9 amp sounds particularly great. Guitar amplifier encyclopedia brian tarquin, michael molenda isbn. Nov 01, 2016 this book is for the fans of guitar amplifiers and the history that lies behind them. The lap steel craze and the gibson br9 tropical fish. Comes in a brown leather gibson 5 latch case from the later 50s.
Save gibson lap steel to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. As most collector know this is a great time to buy vintage instruments. Whats new company history company favorites testimonials. Gibson golden age tube amp specifications, tube configurations and shipping information this. We all fell in love with the tone of this sweetheart. Certainly the fact that they made 15,000 br 9 models is borne out by what i. Published on may 3, 20 much speculation has been posted on the internet regarding the existence of an interim gibson guitar amplifier that combines the features of both the br9 19481954 and. Find great deals on ebay for gibson amplifier and vintage guitar amp. Gibson golden age tube amp specifications, tube configurations and shipping information. I have a gibson ga8t, and it has a 10 inch speaker, not a 12 inch speaker as mr marx writes in the book.
Volume and tone controls were featured on all models, except the smaller br 6 and br 9 amplifiers. View and download gibson br9 schematic diagram online. Gibson vintage tube amp model br6 penny lane emporium. Enjoy the lowest prices and best selection of gibson amplifiers at guitar center. Measures 17 14 wide x tall x 7deep at widest part at bottom. Paired with a practice amp often the ga5, trimmed in rich cremona brown lucite, and conveniently decked out with fret numbers, it was the perfect axe for an upandcoming steel player. In addition to the three main inverter types fender used, gibson also used transformer inverters, and produced models with triode amplifiers between the inverter and power tubes. Gibson tried applying almost every trick in the book at some point or another. This one had a 6sj7 like the ga 9 which is coupled to the output section via c3 and r7. The schematics are, however, very detailed and useful. Br 9 musical instrument amplifier pdf manual download.
I have also got a copy of the gibson amplifier master service book which includes epiphone and kalamazoo tube and solid state amps up to ca 1969. Granted, les paul was the worlds most famous guitarist when he and gibson teamed up in 1952, and chet atkins was already influential by 54, when his. Amp, model, vintage, scale model, models, template, modeling, primitive. Much speculation has been posted on the internet regarding the existence of an interim gibson guitar amplifier that combines the features of both the br9 19481954 and its successor, the ga9. The second version is a pushpull amp that uses a transformer to drive the output tubes.
Vintage gibson br9 br9 electric guitar lap steel amp. Amp was completely rebuilt with all new electrolytic and paper caps as well as resistors checked and replaced per specs. Starting with early amp models like the gibson eh150 that was first used with gibsons eh150 lapsteel guitar and later the charlie christian es150 guitar, it then delves into the development of fender, vox, and orange amps, and goes right up to the modern boutique designers like industrial, dr. Today i picked up this little gibson br 6 or br 7, and it sound really good and fat. Gibson garage gibson ga amps history, models, dating. The series consisted of the three different models, the b45, the b25, and the b15 the blue book also lists a b20, with a run of 500 units. The gibson b series was a series of acoustic guitars manufactured by gibson guitar corporation between 1961 and 1979, and as a reissue to a limited degree from 1991 to 1992. I hope a recone is all it needs because i dont feel like messing with a conversion from field c. The earlier version of this amp has a 6sn7 preamp tube that is transformer coupled to the output section. Nice neck and frets with plenty of like left in them. Gibson was born in 1856 on a farm near the small town of in chateaugay, new york. Like other br 9 amps of this era, this one actually has the ga 9 circuit.
The built in original 10 jensen fieldcoil speaker sounds great, nice practice amp and great for recording. Br6 style 2 by the end of 1948, the initial line of gibson amplifiers was history. The gibson ga40 les paul amp was introduced in 1952, and by the time the les paul name had been dropped on products by gibson in 196263, it had undergone five major cosmetic alterations. The br9 amp stayed in the gibson line until about 1955, when it was replaced by the slightly larger ga9. Pedal steel and guitar played through a gibson br9 amp. Here at gryphon we have a beautiful br 9 steel and amp combo that shows very little sign of wear and plays great. All in all this is a beautiful example of the rarer all gold, first year les paul. Everything original except i replaced the caps so it sounds great.
It needs a handle, the cord should be replaced with a grounded cord, and the speaker needs work. Nice and all original gibson br 9 alltube combo amplifier from 1954 in great condition for its age. Regarding the amplifier differing from the schematic. It was typically sold with gibson br9 lap steels, back in the day. Vintage gibson ultratone lap steel white and coral ohsc. Pedal steel and guitar played through a gibson br9 amp you can hear my msa legend pedal steel guitar and a fender classic vibe telecaster played through a gibson br9 all tube amp. We did test amp with an guitar and it worked, it sounded good with no static. This was so bad that i had no choice but to replace it. I just agreed to trade a bass head i have had for a while but dont use any more for a late 40s br 9 amp. View and download gibson br 9 schematic diagram online.
Mar 26, 2015 there are many versions of this amp and this one resembles most closely the gibson ga 9 circuit. Inspired by slash, built by gibson, and now, played by you. If youre looking for a nice br 9 amplifier that has been recently serviced by one of the best amp builders working today, one that should be ready for years of troublefree service, look no further. The br 4 and br 6 are very similar and may both have the p90. Gibson garage brings you some info on old gibson tube amps, from the ga1rt to the ga super 400 passing the ga5 les paul junior, gibsonette, ga20, ga30, ga40 les paul, ga79rvt, ga83s stereo from 1948 to 1967 and a little further down the road. Overall the amp sounds amazing until it s on 78 on the volume. Few marks from guitar stands etc and dings as you can see in the pictures but nothing i call troublesome. Just a quick sound demo for this vintage gibson br 9 steel guitar amp. It wasnt the first amp gibson marketed for use with an electric guitar see antique amplifiers in the september 97 issue of vg for the first, and it wasnt originally designed or even manufactured by the. Gibson discontinued their steel guitar line in 1968. Introduction gibson s e150eh150 amplifiers have long been regarded as the quintessential prewwii model, one of the most influential and recognizable amps of all time. Initially sold as the companion to the gibson br 9 lap steel guitar, the amp of the same name was a student model, with low power and the simplest of controls.
Unfollow gibson br9 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. If you look closely at the ground wires coming out of the power transformer compare them with the photo above, you can see how i have sleeved them with old usedmatching looking sleeving, isolated them from the chassis and infact used a new groundingorder. Up for auction is a vintage 1953 gibson br 9 amplifier. One piece plastic control platehandrest with the number position markers on. Cosmetically the guitar is in nice shape, the amp is showing some scuffs and marks and is missing the original handle. Gibson combo guitar amplifiers for sale in stock ebay. Orvilles father, was an immigrant of england and his mother amy was from peru, new york.
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