kidblast Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 So what's the value of some of these Goldtone Amps? I found this one on Craigslist this morning. A Gibson GA-30RVS stereo 212 amp, used by Joe Perry during the Just Push Play era. The guy wants $750.00 for it. That's the same one I posted a photo of my GA30RVS on Page 1 of the thread. I don't know if $750 is fair or not,, condition would matter but I will tell ya, this is one hell of an amp. It has the typical CLASS A thick and creamy tone, touch dynamics are very impressive, the reverb (stereo) is deep and full. there are 2 fx loop options (Switchable - Series/Parallel) foot switch controlled (Single) A dual foot switch controls the Gain stage (pull out on the volume) and reverb on/off. Single tone control. it's a LOUD 30 watts (2 Class A 15watt amps coupled together) Mains Tubes are all plug and play for changes.. (you need a matched quad EL34).. Down side is the weight, 89 lbs... There were two varients, a lighter brown cab, with an angled front baffle (The original styling) and a darker brown with a straight baffle board (version 2..) the Version 2 amps were a bit better in regard to sturdiness of the cabinetry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karloff Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 I've wanted one since I 1st saw 'em. once you try to pick one up, you realize they sell them by the Lb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevDavidLee Posted August 23, 2017 Author Share Posted August 23, 2017 That's the same one I posted a photo of my GA30RVS on Page 1 of the thread. I don't know if $750 is fair or not,, condition would matter but I will tell ya, this is one hell of an amp. It has the typical CLASS A thick and creamy tone, touch dynamics are very impressive, the reverb (stereo) is deep and full. there are 2 fx loop options (Switchable - Series/Parallel) foot switch controlled (Single) A dual foot switch controls the Gain stage (pull out on the volume) and reverb on/off. Single tone control. it's a LOUD 30 watts (2 Class A 15watt amps coupled together) Mains Tubes are all plug and play for changes.. (you need a matched quad EL34).. Down side is the weight, 89 lbs... There were two varients, a lighter brown cab, with an angled front baffle (The original styling) and a darker brown with a straight baffle board (version 2..) the Version 2 amps were a bit better in regard to sturdiness of the cabinetry. If that amp is in really good condition & works perfectly, I don't think that price is out of line at all - adding in the fact they don't make them anymore - and that they sound so damn good :o That having been said, I honestly don't remember what I paid for my GA30RVS because I've had it so long. It's hell getting old Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevDavidLee Posted August 23, 2017 Author Share Posted August 23, 2017 I've wanted one since I 1st saw 'em. once you try to pick one up, you realize they sell them by the Lb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 If that amp is in really good condition & works perfectly, I don't think that price is out of line at all - adding in the fact they don't make them anymore - and that they sound so damn good :o That having been said, I honestly don't remember what I paid for my GA30RVS because I've had it so long. It's hell getting old I think I think I paid like 800 for the amp I bought, but it was a floor model, which UPS promptly annihilated in shipping, the new ones were going for $1,099 I seem to recall.. I received a brand new one for the price I paid Em Shorts for their floor model. #winning.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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