Gibson Falcon 20 Instructions Manual

Gibson Falcon 20 Instructions Manual

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IN ST RU CT IO NS
G I B SO N B RAN D S INC . , N A S H V I L L E , T E N N E S S E E

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  • Page 1 IN ST RU CT IO NS G I B SO N B RAN D S INC . , N A S H V I L L E , T E N N E S S E E...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS �������������������������������������������������� 1 OVERVIEW ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 2 HELPFUL HINTS ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 3 INSTANT GRATIFICATION ������������������������������������������������������������������� 5 TOP PANEL ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 5 INPUTS ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 5 VOLUME ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 6 TONE ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 6 REVERB �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 6 TREMOLO ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 7 POWER SELECT (Multi-Watt) ��������������������������������������������������������������� 7 POWER ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������...
  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Before attempting to use this apparatus, read and follow these instructions for proper use. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with a dry cloth, do not use any solvent such as benzene, naphtha or paint thinner on apparatus. Do not block any ventilation openings.
  • Page 6: Overview

    We take great pride in resurrecting and revitalizing the Falcon 20 (as well as Falcon 5) and the Gibson amplifier line and its legacy, and we hope you enjoy the results of our hard work. They deliver and even outperform these classics’...
  • Page 7: Helpful Hints

    FALCON 20 - TOP PANEL FULL POWER INPUT FTSW HALF STANDBY BASS TREBLE VOLUME TONE REVERB DEPTH FREQUENCY FALCON 20 - REAR PANEL GIBSON FALCON 20 HAND-WIRED IN CAUTION: WARNING: POWER FUSE ALL TUBE AMPLIFIER Risk of Electric Shock. Do Not Open.
  • Page 8 are small, affordable devices readily available through many reputable companies. Your Tone will be well-served if you employ one to mitigate any loss incurred by the addition of your front-end effects and extra cabling. STAY CONNECTED! Sound waves transmit through objects and your body. This can be a good thing when playing electric guitar.
  • Page 9: Instant Gratification

    more than increasing wattage in an amplifier’s power section. If you need to hear yourself better, try adding an Extension Cabinet. NOTE: When adding Extension Cabinet(s), make sure you keep the Impedance Load on your amplifier correct. Most MESA Cabinets are wired for an 8 Ohm Load. MESA Cabinets built post-mid-90s feature a Parallel jack on the Cabinet’s Rear Jack Plate, and this is one way to connect an additional cabinet.
  • Page 10: Volume

    It has become a sought-after characteristic for some guitarists and has caused the ‘60s-era low- power Gibson amps to have an enthusiastic fan base. TONE This single control takes the place of the standard Tone Stack that separates the frequency ranges (highs, lows, and midrange) into TREBLE, MID, and BASS on three separate controls.
  • Page 11: Tremolo

    This often “hides” the clip enough to make it less of an issue. This characteristic is part of the signature of the original design of early Gibson amplifiers and their Tremolo circuit, and we chose to honor this in our recreation of them as the sound is unique and compelling, especially for more traditional styles of music.
  • Page 12: Power

    • HALF reconfigures the output tubes to TRIODE wiring and reduces the wattage (5 watts/6V6s), headroom, and available volume by roughly half. This setting delivers a slightly warmer, sweeter response with a bit of softening and rounding of the top end. •...
  • Page 13: Rear Panel

    If you see a flash or the center of the tube glowing bright red in the center of the metal inside the glass, repeat the steps in this troubleshooting section again using another/different (hopefully known good) power tube. REAR PANEL GIBSON FALCON 20 HAND-WIRED IN CAUTION:...
  • Page 14: Speakers (Outputs)

    4 OHM SPEAKER Outputs. That wraps up the Rear Panel Features and Functions of your Falcon 20, and at this point, you should be ready to explore its vintage-inspired sounds on your own. Thank you for choosing Gibson to be your amplifier company! We hope your Falcon brings you many years of inspiration and creative fun and becomes one of your prized musical instruments.
  • Page 15: Sample Settings

    SAMPLE SETTINGS VINTAGE CLEAN FULL POWER INPUT FTSW HALF STANDBY BASS TREBLE VOLUME TONE REVERB DEPTH FREQUENCY FURRY CLEAN FULL POWER INPUT FTSW HALF STANDBY BASS TREBLE VOLUME TONE REVERB DEPTH FREQUENCY FALCON DRIVE FULL POWER INPUT FTSW HALF STANDBY BASS TREBLE VOLUME...
  • Page 16 SAMPLE SETTINGS DRENCHED CLEAN FULL POWER INPUT FTSW HALF STANDBY BASS TREBLE VOLUME TONE REVERB DEPTH FREQUENCY RETRO BALLAD FULL POWER INPUT FTSW HALF STANDBY BASS TREBLE VOLUME TONE REVERB DEPTH FREQUENCY VIBEY FULL POWER INPUT FTSW HALF STANDBY BASS TREBLE VOLUME TONE...
  • Page 17: Player Settings

    PLAYER SETTINGS FULL POWER INPUT FTSW HALF STANDBY BASS TREBLE VOLUME TONE REVERB DEPTH FREQUENCY FULL POWER INPUT FTSW HALF STANDBY BASS TREBLE VOLUME TONE REVERB DEPTH FREQUENCY FULL POWER INPUT FTSW HALF STANDBY BASS TREBLE VOLUME TONE REVERB DEPTH FREQUENCY FULL POWER...
  • Page 18: Tube Chart

    TUBE CHART...
  • Page 19: Parts List

    PARTS LIST...
  • Page 20: Service Information

    For warranty and technical support outside of the USA and CANADA, contact your local Gibson Amplifier Distributor. You may use this link to search the web for your local distributor’s contact information: www.gibson.com/find-a-store...
  • Page 22 Scan to download Gibson Amplifier product manuals in additional languages. Or, visit www.gibson.com G I B SO N B R A N D S I N C . , NA SHV ILL E , TE NNE S SE E 23/10/12...

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