Electro King Head
An idealized recreation of the McCarty-era Gibson GA-40, built around cathode-biased 6V6 power tubes and a pair of NOS 5879 pentode preamp tubes on the normal a
About this amp
An idealized recreation of the McCarty-era Gibson GA-40, built around cathode-biased 6V6 power tubes and a pair of NOS 5879 pentode preamp tubes on the normal and tremolo channels for saturated, dynamic overdrive at any volume.
Specs
| Power | 15W |
|---|---|
| Circuit | Circa-1957 GA-40 style circuit with 5879 pentode preamp |
| Covering | Brown alligator/smooth blonde tolex (tweed cabinet +$50 option) |
| Tubes | 1x5Y3, 2x6V6 (cathode biased), 2x12AX7, 1x6SQ7, 2x5879 (NOS) |
| Product family | Original Design / Low Power |
| Note | Head-only chassis; pairs with the matching combo's speaker cabinet, sold separately. |
Quick answers
- How much does the Electro King Head cost?
- Victoria Amplifiers lists it at $3,349 (USD). Dealer and used prices vary.
- Is the Electro King Head still available?
- Yes. Victoria Amplifiers lists it as a current model that's available to order.
- Who makes the Electro King Head?
- Victoria Amplifiers. Where it's built: USA built, handcrafted one at a time. It's listed here as a tube head amp.
- What warranty does Victoria Amplifiers offer?
- Lifetime warranty, as stated on the Victoria homepage. The site does not publish detailed terms.