Gibson is proud to introduce the new Falcon 20 1x12 Combo amplifier. It pays homage to Gibson’s legendary past as one of the world’s first manufacturers of electric guitar amplifiers. The Falcon 20 resurrects the Gibson amp icon and delivers vintage tone, reimagined in an upgraded rendering with valuable new features and all the original magic intact, and then some.
While inspired by the Gibson Falcon amps from the 1960s, this all-new design from renowned amp pioneer Randall Smith and the MESA/Boogie Design Team is handcrafted in Petaluma, California, and sets a new bar in low-power tone. The Falcon 20 stands apart from its predecessors due to the constructional upgrades and tonal improvements unearthed over Randall’s five decades of tube amp design experience and performance-pushing ideology that deliver nothing less than astonishing results.
The Falcon 20 features single-channel simplicity with a focus on great tone and ease of use. The ultra-simple, pure signal path design has controls consisting of Volume and Tone, plus the addition of footswitchable Reverb and Tremolo, which add dimensionality and motion and immensely increase the amp’s enjoyment and usefulness over a wide range of musical styles.
Players in the know have long understood that one of the secrets to great overdriven tone is power amp overdrive, and lower-powered amps are key to turning up and achieving that cranked power amp sound without overwhelming volume levels. The Gibson Falcon 20 1x12 Combo is ideal for those demanding touch-sensitive, nuanced response at the low to medium end of the gain and power spectrum, with a harmonically rich blend of vintage power-amp overdrive when turned up. All this tonal magic is brought to life via the vintage voice from a 12” Jensen® Blackbird 40 Alnico speaker, which perfectly complements the volume range and Class A power section. Players can select between Full, Half, or Low (12, 5, or 1-Watt) power modes of patented Multi-Watt™, 6V6, Pure Class A Power, or 15, 6, or 2-Watts with optional 6L6 Power Tubes, providing three levels of expressive, vintage Gibson tone and feel. This power flexibility enables even more ways to transition in and out of clip seamlessly and musically and making the Falcon 20 an ideal amp for club gigs, home practice, and recording purposes. With its modern refinements, high-end performance, and boutique construction, the Falcon 20 soars high above even the most prized vintage Gibson gems.
Handcrafted in Petaluma, California
All-Tube Amplifier: 2x 6V6 Power Tube (optional 2x 6L6) / 4x 12AX7 Preamp Tubes
Pure Class A Power
Patented Multi-Watt™ Power, featuring Duo-Class™ wiring, providing power choices of FULL power (approx. 12 Watts) - 2x 6V6 Push-Pull, Class A, Pentode; HALF power (approx. 5 Watts) - 2x 6V6 Push-Pull, Class A, Triode; or LOW power (approx. 1 Watt) - 1x 6V6 Single-Ended, Class A, Pentode (approx. 15 Watts, 6 Watts, and 2 Watts with optional 6L6 Power Tubes)
Cathode Biased, Maintenance-Free
Single Channel Simplicity – Channel Features: Normal & Low (Cleaner) Inputs, Volume, Tone, Reverb, Tremolo Depth & Frequency Controls
Footswitchable, All-Tube Spring Reverb
Footswitchable, All-Tube Tremolo
Monitor (Slave) DI Output – Fixed Attenuated from the Speaker Output
Polished Stainless Steel Control Faceplate
Aluminum Chassis
2 Button Footswitch Included
Slip Cover Included
12” Jensen Blackbird 40 Alnico Speaker
Wattage
Selectable Full, Half or Low Multi-Watt™ Power Modes, producing approximately 12, 5, or 1-Watt(s) of output power (approx. 15, 6, or 2-Watts with optional 6L6 Power Tubes)
Channels & Modes
1 Channel / 2 Modes (Normal or Low)
Channels/Inputs
Normal & Low Inputs - NORMAL = Clean to Overdrive, LOW = Cleaner
Mode Voicings styles
Single Channel with two Inputs: Normal Input = Clean to Overdrive Low Input = Cleaner
Graphic Eq Reverb Fx Solo
Reverb, Tremolo
Foot switchable Functions
Reverb On/Off, Tremolo On/Off (2-Button Vintage Style Footswitch Included)
Speakers Impedance
1 - 12" 8 Ohm Jensen Blackbird ALNICO 40 / Total Load = 8 Ohms
Weight
31 lbs.
Dimensions
17.5” (44.45 cm) H x 20” (50.8 cm) W x 8 7/8” (22.54 cm) D (Height measurement includes rubber feet and the top of the handle in its flat position)
Amp Type
Tube
Rectifier Type
Silicon Diodes
Preamp Tubes
4x 12AX7
Power Amp Tubes
2x 6V6 (or optional 2x 6L6)
Maintenance Free Fixed Bias
Cathode Biased, which is also Maintenance Free
Wattages Quick Reference
Full (approximately 12 watts) Half (approx. 5 watts) or Low Power (approx. 1 watt) with Stock 6V6 Power Tubes (Approx. 15 watts / 6 watts / 2 watts with optional 6L6 Power Tubes) - See Power Amp Details for more information
Built In Power Amp Attenuation
n/a
Power Amp Details Class Wattage
Patented Incremental Multi-Watt™ (Patent 9,917,560) Power Amp, featuring Duo-Class™ (Patent 7,173,488) power, provides three power and three wiring options via a single 3-Way Power Switch! Choose from the following power options: Full Power (12-Watts) - 2x6V6 (or 15-Watts w/6L6) Push-Pull, Class A, Pentode Half Power (5-Watts) - 2x6V6 (or 6-Watts w/6L6) Push-Pull, Class A, Triode Low Power (1-Watt) - 1x6V6 (or 2-Watts w/6L6) Single-Ended, Class A, Pentode
Channel Controls
Volume, Tone, Reverb, Tremolo Depth & Frequency Controls
Reverb Effects Bypass Options
Footswitchable, All-Tube, Spring Reverb & Tremolo
Speaker Outputs
One 8 Ohm and Two 4 Ohm
Slave Output
Yes - Fixed-Attenuated "MONITOR" Output from the Speaker Output
Footswitch
Included - 2-Button Vintage Style (Reverb On/Off, Tremolo On/Off)
Slip Cover
Included - Fitted Slipcover
Cabinet Material
Marine Grade, Baltic Birch
KEY NOT FOUND
Cream Bronco Vinyl with Oxblood Grille
Speakers Impedance
1 - 8 Ohm Jensen Blackbird ALNICO 40 / Total Load = 8 Ohms
Casters
n/a
Extra Features
Vintage-Inspired Construction for Tone & Portability
Weight
31 lbs. (14.06 kg.)
Height
17.5" (44.45 cm) (Height measurement includes rubber feet and the top of the handle in its flat position)
Width
20" (50.8 cm)
Depth
8 7/8” (22.54 cm)
