Gibson Falcon 5 1x10 Combo

Vintage Sound... Reimagined!

Gibson is proud to introduce the new Falcon 5 1x10 Combo amplifier. It pays tribute to Gibson’s legendary past as one of the world’s first makers of amplifiers for electric guitars. Inspired by the iconic Gibson Skylark amps from the 1950s and 1960s, this all-new design is handcrafted by renowned amp pioneer Randall Smith and the MESA/Boogie design team in Petaluma, California, delivering a reimagined vintage tone that sets new standards for the sound of small amps. The Falcon 5 is equipped with all the structural upgrades and tonal enhancements that have emerged from Randall’s five decades of tube amp development, producing nothing less than astonishing results.

The Falcon 5 is based on a simple single-channel system focused on great tone and ease of use. The ultra-simple, pure signal path design features controls consisting of volume and tone, plus the addition of reverb—an unusual but welcome feature in a tube amp of this compact size and wattage class, adding dimensionality to the amp and greatly enhancing its enjoyment and usefulness across a wide range of musical styles.

Connoisseurs have long known that one of the secrets to great overdrive tone lies in power amp distortion, and lower-wattage amps are the key to cranking up and achieving a driven power amp sound without overwhelming volume. The Gibson Falcon 5 1x10 Combo is ideal for anyone seeking a sensitive, nuanced response at the lower end of the gain and power spectrum, with a harmonically rich blend of vintage power amp overdrive when pushed.

This vintage magic is brought to life by the unique mid-focused voice of a 10" Jensen Blackbird 40 Alnico speaker, perfectly complementing the volume range and single-ended Class A power amp. The power section features a built-in power attenuator that allows the player to switch between full and low power settings. This offers even more options to seamlessly and musically move in and out of clipping, making the Falcon 5 an ideal amp for intimate gigs, practicing at home, and recording. With its modern refinements, high-end performance, and boutique construction, the Falcon 5 is a vintage amp dream delivered with a robust, consistent modern design ethos.