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Dual Falcon 20 2x10 Combo

A two-channel, 15-watt Class A 2x10 combo from Gibson's Falcon line, with each channel switchable between full, half and low power.

Watch

Working Class Music's Falcon combo clip sets the amp against a Deluxe Reverb, which is the useful reference if you already know that amp.

Why it matters

Multi-Watt and Duo-Class wiring let each channel run at roughly 15, 6 or 2 watts on 6L6 valves, or 12, 5 and 1 watts with 6V6s, so cranked tones are available at practice volume. Reverb and tremolo are both tube-driven, and there is a buffered series effects loop. Two Jensen Blackbird 10-inch speakers are fitted, a three-button footswitch is included, and the amp is handcrafted in Petaluma, California.

Note

Gibson expanded its Falcon tube line with a two-channel 2x10 combo, each channel switchable between full, half and low power for cranked tones at practice volume. Built in Petaluma, California with a buffered FX loop and tube-driven reverb and tremolo.

Specifications

• 15W Class A (Full/Half/Low, approx 15/6/2W on 6L6)
• 2x 6L6 power (optional 6V6: 12/5/1W)
• 2 independent footswitchable channels
• 2x10 in Jensen Blackbird
• tube-driven spring reverb
• tube-driven tremolo
• buffered series effects loop
• Multi-Watt / Duo-Class wiring
• 3-button footswitch included
• handcrafted in Petaluma, CA

Before you buy

• Two channels with independent full/half/low power settings — check the 6L6 (15/6/2W) and optional 6V6 (12/5/1W) figures before choosing valves
• 2x10 Jensen Blackbird speakers, so no extension cabinet is needed
• three-button footswitch included

Sources

• gibson.com
• musicarts.com