{"product_id":"gibson-br-6-tube-amplifier-1951-8860","title":"Gibson BR-6 Tube Amplifier (1951)","description":"Gibson BR-6 Model Tube Amplifier (1951), made in Kalamazoo, Michigan, brown tolex covering finish. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduced in 1946, the BR-6 is a fairly long-lived amp in Gibson's line and a staple of the catalog for much of the 1950s. This is the second version of the model, which was re-styled and beefed up in 1948. This version lasted until 1956 when it was modernized into the GA-6. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 1-10\" speaker combo amp puts out 10-12 watts of warm Gibson tone that takes on a menacing edge when cranked! One brown chicken-head volume knob is the entire control array, with three inputs. The original field-coil speaker in this amp is date coded 285-048 indicating manufacture in late 1950. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis amp has rather classy looks with the cabinet covered in the same brown fabric as contemporary Gibson cases. The face is adorned with a brown stenciled Gibson block-script logo on the lower right corner and \"G\" metal plate pinned to a bar over the center of the speaker opening. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis amp is not particularly versatile, but has a nice purr to it at lower volume and a full saturated attack over \"5\". A neat small period amp and a wonderful play \u0026amp; display complement to any 1950s Gibson guitar.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eHeight is 14 3\/4 in. (37.5 cm.), 18 1\/4 in. (46.4 cm.) width, and 7 1\/2 in. (19 cm.) deep. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a fine-sounding example of this early '50s Gibson amp, recently serviced with a typical cap job, 3-prong grounded cord, re-biasing, and a set of carefully matched newer tubes. The cabinet is solid if a bit scruffy, as is the chassis frame; the control faceplate and markings are comparatively clean. The leather handle is newer, the back panel is missing, and the back edges of the cabinet are a bit worn away where the panel once was. There is a small piece of fabric missing from one side and there are no feet on the bottom of the cabinet. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis amp looks to have probably spent some time in a basement somewhere, but internally has been thoroughly cleaned and maintenanced and sounds lovely. Very Good + Condition.","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853365956748,"sku":"8860","price":1050.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_49bb4849-cc62-4dfe-8949-1d5fbf2e2fa4.jpg?v=1774336173","url":"https:\/\/retrofret.com\/products\/gibson-br-6-tube-amplifier-1951-8860","provider":"RetroFret","version":"1.0","type":"link"}