Introducing the new Gjika 25 watt 6v6 amp

[Ian Anderson]

Bob Gjika has designed a new amp that is a small low powered amp perfectly suited for small clubs and recording.

It is the latest from his direct Coupled Series. Fans of “point to point” wiring will be excited about direct coupling as it provides the shortest possible signal path through the amp. The results are some of the highest fidelity tones available. The amp uses NOS tubes, and the highest quality NOS and modern components throughout. The amp is definitive of the highest example of craftsmanship and tone.

Housed in a small head box, the controls are: Presence, Tone, and Volume and a switch that changes the parameters of the tone control which takes the heavy power out of the amp for a shimmering high end tone. On the back is a speaker damping switch which opens the amp up for speaker coupling and a higher gain sound.

The amp is extremely versatile, covering blackface and tweed territory with plenty of gain on tap. It has the feel of a small amp with the power of a big one. Overall it is an incredible sounding, versatile amp that exemplifies Bobs amazing craftsmanship and attention to detail.

Bob can be reached at Dentman2@cox.net
http://www.myspace.com/gjika

There are a few videos we took up on Youtube.
These first 2 demo my Standard guitar:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_klKHLBU9Z0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbN0NczDfGE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKSjaihL3JM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdx-B3rgYXw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRTB7R1EWes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fZ_qnN3Whg

[todd richman]

Incredible sounds as usual. I bet it would pair nicely with my XITS Sadie with EL-84's for some great classic rock tones.

[Cobra]

The 6v6 Gjika sounds awsome!
So does the IA Goldtop!

[gilman]

I thought I heard him say Jensen but not sure.
If they are Jensens what model?

gilman

[Ian Anderson]

The speakers are a pair of vintage 1960 P12Ns as would come in a hi power twin. They are in the smaller open back cab. They have that rich, warm alnico tone. We tried it through my '64 AC30 cab with blues and it was incredible, but the blues leave their mark on everything that gets played through them. The P12N is also tough enough to handle the amp in a single speaker setting without the edge the gold alnico Celestion can have due to the copper voice coil. It sounded great through a single gold, but the Jensens are warmer.

In the first gold top video he switches to the bigger cab with a sealed back, loaded with the heritage Celestion 55hz. You can hear that Marshall thump and deep, tight sound.

[gilman]

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[foomoola]

Ian ,

I spotted these on you tube a couple of days ago and was BLOWN AWAY , by both the new amp AND the guitar ...I am still on your list right? Its been a while and a Standard is still in my future right??? Anyway , I WILL be contacting Bob on Monday about the 6v6 amp ...Great Combination guys ....Hey by the by , What is a Gjika Strat and Tele ...??? Is Bob making guitars as well??? Take care a PM me on the Standard or email me ...Thanks Again Ian for the Heads up ....Now what t sell ...Hmmmm .....Dave P.:D

[Ian Anderson]

Hey Dave, Sent a PM your way.

Bob built those guits in the videos and myspace. He was a top guitar tech back in the day and had shops in Boston, Memphis, and in Austin. He builds guitars on the level of anyone out there. From lumber on up. Finishing and pickups included. These days he sticks to the amps, but has built some amazing guitars for his own personal use lately.

Gilman, Yes those are Alnico speakers. Kind of unique in the fact that one can handle the wattage (even though there are 2 in that cab) and are Alnico with a paper voice coil. Great sounding speaker!

[splatt]

fwiw:
i, too, love bob's vibrato.

ian, this sounds like a killing combo,
guitar + amp.
have you played the amp with a detuned instrument?
if so --- how does the low-end hold together?
as well:
how does the amp fare for "crossover" tones, ie:
cleaning up
at the guitar's volume roll-off?
dt / spltrcl

[trisonic]

Yep, nice vibrato.
Per DT's queries - love to hear a cleaning up, snap shot - add mine. Is Echo pre, post or loop?

Best, Pete.

[drezdin]

Sounds Killer!

[Ian Anderson]

Echo is a tube echoplex ep2 between the guitar and amp.

We hit it with the guitars tuned to G and D for the slide stuff. The amp is very balanced across the frequencies and the bass notes hold together very well at any volume or gain. Unlike some smaller amps where the bass washes out. The amp is extremely touch responsive. The eq switch, which is more than that really, I don't know the technical details of it, changes the character from a sparkly shimmery tone to a raunchy tweed sound. Basically it's like an eq shift switch. Then there is the speaker damping switch in the back that kicks the drive up.

Also, the amp is extremely responsive to different tubes.. and speakers. He has had a variety of power and rectifier tubes in it while dialing it in. The availability of great NOS 6V6 tubes is what is making it possible to offer this amp.

[rgsss14]

Hi Ian.

Sent you and Bob and e-mail.

Bob's stuff is out of this world. I've been dreaming about a tweedy little brother for my KT77.

thanks,

[Ian Anderson]

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[hansoloist]

Drool...

peace
-jeff

[Dana Olsen]

WOW Ian and WOW Bob!

The amp sounds great, ESPECIALLY in vid #2 at about 3:40 when Bob switches the EQ switch to what I think is the Tweed style setting - very versatile!

What a stunner guitar Ian. Any chance of playing that at NAMM ... or somewhere soon. Any chance of playing Bob's new fab sounding amp around the same time (GRIN).

Sincerely, great job on both. I love Bob's vibrato too!

Thanks, Dana Olsen

[Ian Anderson]

Hey Dana!

Thanks! Yeah Bobs amp does the blackface and tweed thing, greatly. Total ZZ Top and then gets a glassy clean blackface thing going on.

I don't know what is going to become of that gold top at this point. I'll be at NAMM as a spectator, and I am pretty sure Bob will be there as well. If there was an opprotunity like a jam or somthing I am sure we could bring some gear up.

[DucRyder]

Ian, what's the price for one of these?

[Trainwreck]

............sweet...........:beer

[Ian Anderson]

ian, what's the price for one of these?

$2500

[DucRyder]

$2500
hhhhmmm... not bad. circuit board or tag board?

[Ian Anderson]

Neither, Bob has his own way of direct coupling construction for tone reasons.

[todd richman]

Ian, could Bob do one of these in a 1x12 combo version?

[Newton]

At Namm 2011
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r91/newtonvictor/163610_485226221874_185687481874_6311411_6958716_n .jpg
The new Gjika SE-30 two kt66.

you can hear it at 02:40 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzIGhXbAlqM

[Bobby D]

that thing sounded GOOD at NAMM :phones:aok:love:

[Guitarzan]

That amp sounded killer at NAMM! Really dug it.

[wichita]

Its a great amp guys..
Bob knows his stuff for sure.

I have never heard an amp that sounds quite like a Gjika.

This particular one sounds like Cream era Clapton at his very best.

[splatt]

can't wait to hear/play the new one!
are there any vids or clips from bob, featuring the amp?

and:
is bob building the amps for PBG, himself?

dt / spltrcl

[Newton]

can't wait to hear/play the new one!
are there any vids or clips from bob, featuring the amp?

and:
is bob building the amps for PBG, himself?

dt / spltrcl

The new Gjika SE-30 two kt66.

you can hear it at 02:40 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzIGhXbAlqM

[Csgband]

That Gold top and gjika amps is a fantastic combo, I have my IA on order, I want to check out the gjika 6v6

[Ian Anderson]

Bob and I shot some more video of his push pull 6V6 amp the other day. The single 12 cabinet is loaded with a Celestion T1217 heavy magnet lead cone.

He is playing a couple of my guitars. Details are in the videos.

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[Ian Anderson]

We also shot a video of his push pull 50 watt KT66 amp. It's running through a closed back 2x12 loaded with Celestion 55hz greenbacks.

Also, Bob demos his Gainmaster and Germanium drive pedals which he is combining to create his new Gainmaster Plus.

The guitar is a Gjika strat.

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We have more videos of this amp coming this week.

[crosse79]

Wow - sounds really really nice.

[Dana Olsen]

The guitars and amps sound great - Thanks Ian and Bob, and nice playing Bob!

Totally cool, I love 'em, Dana O.

[Thor]

That's my Vee that Bob rocked in the second half of the first video - arrived yesterday and I am one happy puppy!!!!

[Csgband]

Any chance the Gjika amps will be at the NY Amp Show?
Thanks, Chris