Vintage 1955 Gibson GA - 5 Les Paul Junior Tan/White All Amp
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:841770 | Model: GA-5 Les Paul Jr |
| Custom Bundle: No | Modified Item: No |
| Exact Year: 1955 | Country/Region of Manufacture: United States |
| Brand: Gibson |
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This listing is for my 1955 Gibson GA-5 Les Paul Jr Amplifier. This amp has been in my collection for quite a while. It is all original. It retains its original Rola speaker, date coded 285504 (285 = Rola, 504 = 1955, 4th week of the year). The output transformer is original, and as is the power transformer. All the internal components (caps, resistors, pot, pilot light, etc) are original. The capacitor has detach...ed from its mounting point on the chassis. The power cord is original, but not functional. It is very very dangerous because the insulation has crumbled and flaked off in spots leaving exposed conductors, and for that reason I will not test it. It did power up when I got it, but even then it need new caps and perhaps tubes. The buyer should not try to power this amp up before replacing the power cord, and securing the capacitor. The power cord needs to be replaced with a modern three pong plug in my opinion. The capacitor needs replacing, so the new one should be secured so it doesn't flop around inside the chassis (also dangerous). All that being said, this is a nice unmodified second year production GA-5. It's a 64 year old unmolested Gibson Amp!
This listing is for my 1955 Gibson GA-5 Les Paul Jr Amplifier. This amp has been in my collection for quite a while. It is all original. It retains its original Rola speaker, date coded 285504 (285 = Rola, 504 = 1955, 4th week of the year). The output transformer is original, and as is the power transformer. All the internal components (caps, resistors, pot, pilot light, etc) are original. The capacitor has detach...ed from its mounting point on the chassis. The power cord is original, but not functional. It is very very dangerous because the insulation has crumbled and flaked off in spots leaving exposed conductors, and for that reason I will not test it. It did power up when I got it, but even then it need new caps and perhaps tubes. The buyer should not try to power this amp up before replacing the power cord, and securing the capacitor. The power cord needs to be replaced with a modern three pong plug in my opinion. The capacitor needs replacing, so the new one should be secured so it doesn't flop around inside the chassis (also dangerous). All that being said, this is a nice unmodified second year production GA-5. It's a 64 year old unmolested Gibson Amp!
