Very first Gomez "Tahitian Reverb-Amp" --- SOLD

D22

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Posted on May 24 2016 01:53 PM

Carolina Blue tolex head unit.

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duncanjames

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Posted on May 25 2016 01:48 AM

If anybody's wondering, this is an INSANE deal. I have a Tahitian, and it's the coolest 100 watt amp I've ever played. It's worth so, so much more than what he's asking.

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WaimeaBay

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Posted on May 25 2016 01:13 PM

Yeah... Seriously

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WaimeaBay

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Posted on May 25 2016 08:06 PM

I was just playing my Tahitian before. I know not enough people have this amp to openly discuss it. But it's really cool. I have my 65DRRI at my rehearsal space, so I have no spent a lot of time time with my Tahitian, but I plan on using it for any gig that needs the power. $900 is a bargain. If you don't have a reverb tank, this is the amp for you! I have a G-Spring and a 63 RI Fender, so I am a fair critic to say the onboard on the Tahitian is great stand alone and you DO NOT need a tank. The only draw back on the Tahitian is the drive doesn't kick in till about 6 or 7. Any other owners want to comment on when their Tahitian starts hitting that sweet spot?

I did bring my Gomez G-Spring to Sam Ash and I hooked it up to their 85 watt Fender Twin with 15inch speaker. That was truly Surf Heaven. That is the best rig I have ever heard period. So obviously you don't need vintage to get the sound.

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Dalibor

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Posted on May 26 2016 12:00 PM

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D22

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Posted on May 26 2016 04:16 PM

STILL AVAILABLE

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Badger

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Posted on May 26 2016 08:03 PM

Outstanding; glad for you Dario. In the family still it seems.

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duncanjames

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Posted on May 26 2016 11:22 PM

WaimeaBay, 6-7 does seem to be the sweet spot for me as well. However, to me, that seems hardly uncommon for an amp that size. The first time I plugged in my Tahitian, my thought was the same as yours: You don't even need a tank with this amp! I wish I played gigs large enough to just plug straight in with the volume at 6-7, because that's one of the most amazing amp experiences I've had. And not just for surf, it does nearly everything well.

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D22

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Posted on Jun 08 2016 03:09 PM

Made a miscalculation on overseas shipping so it's back up for sale.

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eltwang

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Posted on Jun 13 2016 11:00 AM

I agree, this is an insane deal. I originally put mine up for sale, but I got wiser experimenting a bit. For me a 5751 tube in the V1 position has done wonders with the more hot'n'gain'y Mosrite pups.

This amp sounds huge.

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D22

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Posted on Jun 13 2016 11:15 AM

Glad to hear it ET. Sadly, because I need to sell the amp to cover medical costs, it is up for sale. Doctor visits and cortisone injections. It adds up.

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WaimeaBay

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Posted on Jun 13 2016 01:35 PM

My Tahaitian Sounds amazing. I paid a bit more for mine and its worth every penny. I am going to try and put some sound clips up this weekend. But I think there are some good ones on youtube already if you need to hear the amp.

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D22

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Posted on Jun 13 2016 03:09 PM

Yeah, it's now priced as much as a new G-Spring. New Twins are what...$1450?

Glad I only made a few.

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WaimeaBay

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Posted on Jun 13 2016 08:34 PM

^^ seriously. I recently bought a Twin Reverb. (Wound up sending it back) I used my G-Spring when I was trying out Twins, shopping around. After playing both amps, trying various settings, and using the G-Srping on both I decided the Tahitian is the better amp. The Twins Tremelo circuit was weak in comparison to my Gomez amps. My Tahitian has a brownface trem circuit I believe. It sounds so rich and full. I think the greatest advantage of the Tahitian is that you don't need a tank with the amp. One less thing to lug around, worry about, etc. You are getting a 100 watt head, with a lush built-in spring reverb that sounds as good as a tank.

I can't freaking believe this amp didn't take off. I got mine, that's all I care about. I hope it sells though, someone will enjoy it. If anybody is curious about the amp, feel free to PM me. You can call me and I will tell you about the amp, play it for you with different guitars, or whatever else peaks your curiosity. This is just a stupid good deal. I paid 1,400 hundred for mine. Less than a Twin BTW and worth it.

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D22

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Posted on Jun 14 2016 08:40 AM

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D22 Joined: Apr 20, 2006 Posts: 2056	Posted on May 24 2016 01:53 PM Carolina Blue tolex head unit. SOLD — Last edited: Jun 14, 2016 10:34:54 Top
duncanjames Joined: Dec 20, 2011 Posts: 156	Posted on May 25 2016 01:48 AM If anybody's wondering, this is an INSANE deal. I have a Tahitian, and it's the coolest 100 watt amp I've ever played. It's worth so, so much more than what he's asking. Top
WaimeaBay Joined: Jul 05, 2006 Posts: 969	Posted on May 25 2016 01:13 PM Yeah... Seriously Top
WaimeaBay Joined: Jul 05, 2006 Posts: 969	Posted on May 25 2016 08:06 PM I was just playing my Tahitian before. I know not enough people have this amp to openly discuss it. But it's really cool. I have my 65DRRI at my rehearsal space, so I have no spent a lot of time time with my Tahitian, but I plan on using it for any gig that needs the power. $900 is a bargain. If you don't have a reverb tank, this is the amp for you! I have a G-Spring and a 63 RI Fender, so I am a fair critic to say the onboard on the Tahitian is great stand alone and you DO NOT need a tank. The only draw back on the Tahitian is the drive doesn't kick in till about 6 or 7. Any other owners want to comment on when their Tahitian starts hitting that sweet spot? I did bring my Gomez G-Spring to Sam Ash and I hooked it up to their 85 watt Fender Twin with 15inch speaker. That was truly Surf Heaven. That is the best rig I have ever heard period. So obviously you don't need vintage to get the sound. Top
Dalibor Joined: Apr 29, 2006 Posts: 227	Posted on May 26 2016 12:00 PM pm sent Top
D22 Joined: Apr 20, 2006 Posts: 2056	Posted on May 26 2016 04:16 PM STILL AVAILABLE — Last edited: Jun 10, 2016 21:21:50 Top
Badger Joined: Nov 16, 2013 Posts: 4537 Wisconsin	Posted on May 26 2016 08:03 PM Outstanding; glad for you Dario. In the family still it seems. — Wes SoCal ex-pat with a snow shovel DISCLAIMER: The above is opinion/suggestion only & should not be used for mission planning/navigation, tweaking of instruments, beverage selection, or wardrobe choices. Top
duncanjames Joined: Dec 20, 2011 Posts: 156	Posted on May 26 2016 11:22 PM WaimeaBay, 6-7 does seem to be the sweet spot for me as well. However, to me, that seems hardly uncommon for an amp that size. The first time I plugged in my Tahitian, my thought was the same as yours: You don't even need a tank with this amp! I wish I played gigs large enough to just plug straight in with the volume at 6-7, because that's one of the most amazing amp experiences I've had. And not just for surf, it does nearly everything well. Top
D22 Joined: Apr 20, 2006 Posts: 2056	Posted on Jun 08 2016 03:09 PM Made a miscalculation on overseas shipping so it's back up for sale. — Top
D22 Joined: Apr 20, 2006 Posts: 2056	Posted on Jun 08 2016 03:09 PM Bump — Top
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eltwang Joined: Feb 26, 2008 Posts: 543 Copenhagen, Denmark	Posted on Jun 13 2016 11:00 AM I agree, this is an insane deal. I originally put mine up for sale, but I got wiser experimenting a bit. For me a 5751 tube in the V1 position has done wonders with the more hot'n'gain'y Mosrite pups. This amp sounds huge. — El Bluesky El Ray El Ray on Bandcamp El Twang on YouTube Top
D22 Joined: Apr 20, 2006 Posts: 2056	Posted on Jun 13 2016 11:15 AM Glad to hear it ET. Sadly, because I need to sell the amp to cover medical costs, it is up for sale. Doctor visits and cortisone injections. It adds up. — Last edited: Jun 13, 2016 11:29:05 Top
WaimeaBay Joined: Jul 05, 2006 Posts: 969	Posted on Jun 13 2016 01:35 PM My Tahaitian Sounds amazing. I paid a bit more for mine and its worth every penny. I am going to try and put some sound clips up this weekend. But I think there are some good ones on youtube already if you need to hear the amp. Top
D22 Joined: Apr 20, 2006 Posts: 2056	Posted on Jun 13 2016 03:09 PM Yeah, it's now priced as much as a new G-Spring. New Twins are what...$1450? Glad I only made a few. — Top
WaimeaBay Joined: Jul 05, 2006 Posts: 969	Posted on Jun 13 2016 08:34 PM ^^ seriously. I recently bought a Twin Reverb. (Wound up sending it back) I used my G-Spring when I was trying out Twins, shopping around. After playing both amps, trying various settings, and using the G-Srping on both I decided the Tahitian is the better amp. The Twins Tremelo circuit was weak in comparison to my Gomez amps. My Tahitian has a brownface trem circuit I believe. It sounds so rich and full. I think the greatest advantage of the Tahitian is that you don't need a tank with the amp. One less thing to lug around, worry about, etc. You are getting a 100 watt head, with a lush built-in spring reverb that sounds as good as a tank. I can't freaking believe this amp didn't take off. I got mine, that's all I care about. I hope it sells though, someone will enjoy it. If anybody is curious about the amp, feel free to PM me. You can call me and I will tell you about the amp, play it for you with different guitars, or whatever else peaks your curiosity. This is just a stupid good deal. I paid 1,400 hundred for mine. Less than a Twin BTW and worth it. Top
D22 Joined: Apr 20, 2006 Posts: 2056	Posted on Jun 14 2016 08:40 AM SOLD — Last edited: Jun 14, 2016 10:33:45 Top

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