Gibson Amplifiers FALCON 20 1X12
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Historical Context and Positioning in the Range
The Falcon 20 marks Gibson's return to amplifiers, with a deliberate nod to Gibson combos from the late 1950s and early 1960s. Beneath its retro styling, it features a modern design developed by Randall Smith and the MESA Boogie team, focusing on "tone and feel": a simple circuit, dynamic touch response, and adaptable power to suit today's uses.
Who This Amp Is For
The Gibson Falcon 20 targets guitarists seeking a genuine American tube tone at realistic volume levels. In apartments or home studios, the 1-watt mode lets you push the amp and exploit the natural tube compression without upsetting neighbors. In rehearsals and club gigs, the 12-inch speaker provides spaciousness and better bass response, and the amp is easily miked for louder settings.
Style-wise, it excels when you're after blues, vintage rock, indie, pop, or more ambient sounds with reverb and tremolo. Its minimalist interface will also appeal to musicians who prefer to play with guitar volume and picking dynamics rather than spending time adjusting multiple channels.
Technical specifications
| Effects | Tremolo, Reverb | Number of channels | 1 |
| Category | Guitar combo | Speaker diameter | 12" |
| Technology | Tubes | Number of speakers | 1 |
| Amp tubes | 6V6 | EQ | Tone |
| Pre-amp tubes | 4 x 12AX7 | Speaker model | Jensen-Blackbird |
| Cabinet impedance (Ω) | 8 Ω | Color | Beige |
| Attenuator | Yes | Finishing | Pink copper |
| Category | Amplifier | Power output | 12 W |
Questions frequently asked
Is the Gibson Amplifiers Falcon 20 1X12 suitable for low-volume use?
The Multi-Watt attenuator offers settings around 12, 5, and 1 watt. The Low mode allows the power stage to operate at a reduced level.
What speaker does this combo use?
Sound is delivered by a 12-inch Jensen Blackbird 40 Alnico speaker with a total impedance of 8 ohms.
What tone do the Normal and Low inputs provide?
The Normal input naturally leads to more crunch and power amp saturation. The Low input offers more headroom before distortion, especially with high-output pickups.
Are the reverb and tremolo footswitchable?
Both tube effects can be switched on and off via the included two-button footswitch. The reverb is spring-based, while the tremolo features Depth and Frequency controls.
Can 6L6 tubes be installed in the Falcon 20?
The power section originally uses two 6V6 tubes with cathode bias requiring no maintenance. Two 6L6 tubes (not included) can be installed; power then changes to approximately 15, 6, or 2 watts depending on the Multi-Watt mode. The preamp remains equipped with four 12AX7 tubes.
