Gabriel was an American manufacturer of boutique
guitar amplifiers. Founded by former Romanian, now American citizen Gabriel Bucataru
in 2005, the company produced expensive, hand-built, all-
tube
Tube or tubes may refer to:
* ''Tube'' (2003 film), a 2003 Korean film
* ''The Tube'' (TV series), a music related TV series by Channel 4 in the United Kingdom
* "Tubes" (Peter Dale), performer on the Soccer AM television show
* Tube (band), a ...
amplifiers that have earned praise from professional reviewers--''
Vintage Guitar
A vintage guitar is an older guitar usually sought after and maintained by avid collectors or musicians. The term may indicate either that an instrument is merely old, or that is sought after for its tonal quality, cosmetic appearance, or hist ...
'' hailed the "impeccable built quality" and the "high end/high quality vibe" of the Voxer 33,
and ''
Guitar Player'' called the Voxer 18 "ultra-rich" and "with more versatility than many vintage amps can muster."
In 2014 they announced that they have stopped all production.
File:Gabriel Logo - B&W 1.jpg, Gabriel's Sound Garage Logo
File:Gabriel in Sound Garage 1.jpg, Founder/Owner Gabriel Bucataru at work in the Sound Garage
Models
*Voxer 18, a two-channel 18-watt amplifier available as combo and as head (with a 2x12" cabinet).
Channel one utilizes a
12AX7
12AX7 (also known as ECC83) is a miniature dual-triode 6AV6 vacuum tube with high voltage gain. Developed around 1946 by RCA engineers in Camden, New Jersey, under developmental number A-4522, it was released for public sale under the 12AX7 ident ...
for a
Marshall-type sound, and channel two an
EF86
The EF86 is a high transconductance sharp cutoff pentode vacuum tube with Noval (B9A) base for audio-frequency applications.
It was introduced by the Mullard company in 1953 and was produced by Philips, Mullard, Telefunken, Valvo, and GEC amon ...
for a
Vox-type sound.
The amp is also available in a "lite" version, with only the EF86 channel.
*Voxer 33, a two-channel 33-watt amplifier available as a head, or as a 1x12" or 2x12" combo.
Notable users
*
Vernon Reid of the rock group
Living Colour
Living Colour is an American rock band from New York City, formed in 1984. The band currently consists of guitarist Vernon Reid, lead vocalist Corey Glover, drummer Will Calhoun and bassist Doug Wimbish (who replaced Muzz Skillings in 1992). S ...
*
Lyle Workman
*
Pete Anderson
*
MercyMe guitarists Michael Scheuchzer and Barry Graul
References
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External links
Company website
Guitar amplifier manufacturers
Audio equipment manufacturers of the United States