RevDavidLee

Well based on the number of responses to this thread, or rather lack thereof, probably indicates why Gibson wasn't interested in providing any more amps no matter who built them. A decidedly lack of interest which surprises me given how great they sound (specifically the newer Goldtone series). Kinda sad really.

Point well taken however the "Gibson branded" Goldtone series are still some of the best of the best and I still don't understand why they stopped having them made. Obviously if they had sold enough of them or if there had been enough profit in them I believe they would still be available which I'm guessing is the primary reasons they're no longer being manufactured. Either way it's a shame as these are killer amps. B)

Yes I have one. Mine just states Howard Roberts Fusion on the trussrod cover so not sure about the HRF III model either. I bought this about 5 years ago at a local guitar shop and I will never sell it. I love the way it plays and the way it sounds. Great find all the way around!

I also own the Goldtone GA30RVS and the Gibson GA-5 Les Paul Jr, the Gibson Goldtone GA15RV, and the GA20 RVT. I love Gibson amps - especially (as you can tell) the Goldtone series. I have no idea why Gibson quit making the Goldtone amps as they are some of the best of the best killer amps in the world. And yes the GA30RVS is probably the heaviest 1x10, 1x12 combo on the face of the earth but man o man does it sound killer with any Gibson electric guitar. And they are beautiful to look at as well. Distintive looks and sound through and through. Please start manufacturing these again Gibson