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The key Magnatone branding points are:
The only boutique amplifier with a 75-year heritage
100% Designed and Hand-Built in the USA
Original tube/varistor pitch-shifting vibrato
Best quality parts and meticulous craftsmanship
Authentic American Tone
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Authentic American Tone™
Magnatone is the only boutique amplifier with a heritage that goes back to the Golden
Age of guitar amps. The classic amp of yesterday has been brought in to the modern
world and has never sounded better.
Magnatone introduced True Pitch Shifting Vibrato in its 1957 amps and they were an
immediate hit. Every top guitarist had to have one. It was the first “boutique” amp of its
day. Now, Magnatone is back with the original vibrato circuit (tube driven, with varistors)
and the most authentic American tone of any amp made today.
This is the new benchmark in boutique amps. No other amplifier combines the rich tonal
history with the highest level of modern engineering. Completely hand-built in the USA,
Magnatone amps represent the highest level of design and craftsmanship. If you’ve got
to have the best, this is the one you want.
Classic Magnatone Players
Lonnie Mack
Bo Diddley
Buddy Holly
Scotty Moore
Hubert Sumlin
Howard Roberts
Tommy Tedesco
Current Magnatone Owners
Paul Simon
Tom Petty
Jackson Browne
Counting Crows
Jack White
Andy Summers
Lenny Kravitz
Neil Young
Kelvin Holly
Charlie Sexton
Mick Taylor
Keith Richards
Billy Gibbons
Felicia Collins
David Gilmour
Jeff Tweedy
The Black Keys
Brent Mason
Vince Gill
Queens of the Stone Age
Steve Miller
Mickey Rafael
Lucas Nelson
My Morning Jacket
Ani DiFranco
Graham Nash
Joe Bonomassa
Jimmy Vivino
Big Head Todd
Kerry Marx
Buddy Miller
Jeff Beck
Keith Urban
Joe Walsh
Dan Vickery
Dave Immergluck
TRADITIONAL COLLECTION
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An Authentic Piece of History From the Golden Era
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Magnatone’s Exclusive Tube/Varistor Pitch-Shifting Vibrato
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Class A/B for American Tones with Hand-wired Circuitry (6V6 Or 6L6 Tubes)
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Wide Dynamic Range With Touch Sensitivity
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Custom-Voiced Speaker by WGS
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All-Tube Accutronics 4-Spring Reverb
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Solid Pine Finger-Jointed Cabinet with Luxury Brown Covering (100% Cotton Textile)
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14K Gold Plated Chevron Logos
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Custom Magnatone Embossed Saddle Leather Handle
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100% Designed and Hand-Built in the USA
Twilighter®
The Twilighter has the classic American clean sound powered by a GZ34 rectifier and a
pair of 6V6s for 22 watts of clean power. Brilliant clean tones with a sweet, controllable
overdrive. The original Magnatone tube/varistor Pitch Shifting Vibrato effect is unlike
any other. This amp is a must-have for any collector or player who wants authentic
Amnerican tone! The best sounding single 12” combo amp on the market.
TECH SPECS
TUBE COMPLEMENT: (4) 12AX7, 12AU7, (2) 6V6, GZ34
INPUTS: High and Low Sensitivity
POWER OUTPUT: 22 Watts Push-Pull Class AB into 8 Ohms
TREBLE: 14dB range at 2kHz
BASS: 12dB range at 60Hz
REVERB: Tube Driven 4 Counterwound Springs Long Pan
VIBRATO: True Pitch Shifting Varistor Vibrato Switchable to Conventional Tremolo
SPEAKER: Magnatone Custom 12”
OPTION: Celestion Gold Alnico
OPTIONAL REMOTE EXPRESSION PEDAL: Controls Vibrato Speed
DIMENSIONS: 20” x 22.5” x 10”
WEIGHT: 40 lbs.
Twilighter Stereo®
When it was first introduced in 1957, Magnatone’s Pitch-Shifting Vibrato captured the
imagination of the best players of the day. In stereo, the effect is nothing short of
mesmerizing. Styled like the original 280, the Twilighter Stereo has been updated to the
highest level of 21st century performance. This is electronic Americana that oozes
classic tone -- a true tribute to its ancestor with new-found power and tone!
TECH SPECS
TUBE COMPLEMENT: (5) 12AX7, (2) 12AU7, (4) 6V6, GZ34
INPUTS: High and Low Sensitivity
POWER OUTPUT: 22+22 Watts Push-Pull Class AB Stereo
TREBLE: 14dB range at 2kHz
MID: 10dB range at 500Hz
BASS: 12dB range at 60Hz
REVERB: Tube Driven 4 Counterwound Springs Long Pan
VIBRATO: True Pitch Shifting Stereo Varistor Vibrato, Switchable to conventional
tremolo. Mono/stereo, wet/dry operation.
SPEAKERS (2) Magnatone Custom 12”
OPTION: (2) Celestion Gold Alnico
OPTIONAL REMOTE EXPRESSION PEDAL: Controls Vibrato Speed
DIMENSIONS: 20” x 27” x 10.5”
WEIGHT: 56 lbs.
Single V®
The Magnatone Single V is a ‘56 Tweed Pro brought into the world of modern highperformance tube amps. Destined to become a classic, the Single V delivers clarity,
focus, punch and depth like you’ve never heard. The 4 input, 2 volume arrangement
allows perfect matching of guitars and pickups to the amplifier.
TECH SPECS
TUBE COMPLEMENT: (5) 12AX7, 12AU7, 12DW7, (2) 6L6, GZ34
INPUTS: High and Low Sensitivity; Normal and Bright, with separate volume controls
POWER OUTPUT: 30 Watts Push-Pull Class AB
TREBLE: 14dB range at 2kHz
BASS: 12dB range at 60Hz
REVERB: Tube Driven 4 Counterwound Springs Long Pan
VIBRATO: True Pitch Shifting Varistor Vibrato, Two-stage Design
as Original 280. Switchable to Conventional Tremolo
SPEAKERS (2) Magnatone Custom 12”
OPTIONS: Available as a head, (2) Celestion Gold Alnico
DIMENSIONS: 21.5” x 27” x 10.5”
WEIGHT: 64 lbs.
MASTER COLLECTION
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Developed with Billy Gibbons -- Classic “Gibbons Tone” with Contemporary Style
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Master Volume For Versatility And High Gain Performance
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Original Pitch Shifting Vibrato Using Silicon Carbide Varistors
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Standard 4 Input Design Bridgable For Maximum Tonal Flexibility
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El-34 Class A/B For British Tones With Hand-wired Circuitry
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Nickel Plated Vents And Glass Beaded Chevrons
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Tube Buffered Line Out And Effects Loop
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Custom British Style Speaker By WGS
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Finger Jointed Birch Ply With Wrap Around Grill Cloth Made Of Woven Fiberglass
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Back Lighted Logo Using Nine Incandescent Bulbs
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Luxury Black Levant Cabinet Covering (100% Cotton Textile)
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100% Designed And Hand-Built In The USA
Super Fifty-Nine®
The Super Fifty-Nine is Billy Gibbons modern vision of the classic Magnatone. A pair of
EL34’s and a GZ34 rectifier form the basis of this 45-watt rock and roll machine. Two
independent channels -- normal and vibrato -- allow you to choose your voice and
mood. Cosmetically striking in its black Levant with white satin grill cloth, edged by
piping and sleek and luxurious, the Super 59 oozes style and badness.
TECH SPECS
TUBE COMPLEMENT: (5) 12AX7, 12AU7, 12DW7, (2) EL34, GZ34
INPUTS: High and Low Sensitivity
POWER OUTPUT: 45 Watts Push-Pull Class AB
TREBLE: 14dB range at 2kHz
MID: 10dB range at 900Hz
BASS: 12dB range at 60Hz
PRESENCE: 8dB range at 5kHz
VIBRATO: True Pitch Shifting Stereo Varistor Vibrato Switchable to Conventional
Tremolo
DIMENSIONS: 10” x 26” x 8.5”
WEIGHT: 34 lbs.
Master 2 x 12 Cabinet
The perfect complement for the Super Fifty-Nine Head is the Master 2 x 12 speaker
cabinet. Fitted with two Magnatone Custom 12” speakers, it is convertible from a closed
back to an open-back design. Cosmetically striking in its black Levant with white satin
grill cloth, it features a backlighted logo that perfectly matches the Super Fifty-Nine
head.
TECH SPECS
SPEAKERS: Magnatone Custom 12”
LIGHTING: Magnatone exclusive backlit logo (powered by Super Fifty-Nine)
DIMENSIONS: xx” x xx” x xx”
WEIGHT: xx lbs.
STUDIO COLLECTION
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Compact size with loads of power
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Plug and play and easy to dial in tone
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El-84 or 6L6 power tubes with point-to-point hand-wired circuitry
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Custom-design speaker by WGS
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Negative feedback (NFB) switch changes gain and harmonics by restructuring the
power amp
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Saddle leather handle made to exact vintage specs
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Two choices of front designs (TV and Cathedral)
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Luxury croc coverings available in black or burgundy colors (100% cotton textile)
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100% Designed and Hand-Built in the USA
Lyric 10®
FEATURES
The Lyric 10 is a personalized tone machine that’s a “must-have” for every studio. The
single-ended 6L6 power tube delivers10 Class A watts for a big, bold and punchy tone.
A Jensen P10R rounds out the combo enclosure with classic Alnico magnet tone. The
volume and tone controls are simple and accurate. The negative feedback (NFB) switch
changes the gain and harmonics by restructuring the power amp providing either a tight,
controlled tone or a wide-open sound.
TECH SPECS
TUBE COMPLEMENT: 12AX7, 6L6, GZ34
INPUTS: High and Low Sensitivity
POWER OUTPUT 10 Watts Single Ended Class A
TONE: 14dB range at 2kHz
SPEAKER: Jensen P10R
DIMENSIONS: 15” x 15” x 9.5”
WEIGHT: 23 lbs.
Lyric 12®
Studio players love the Lyric for its fat, honest tone and responsive natural overdrive.
The Lyric 12 has a slightly larger cabinet and a custom-designed 12-inch speaker,
putting it solidly in the running as a gigging amp for smaller venues. It has the same
great features as its little brother including the negative feedback (NFB) switch that
changes the gain and harmonics by restructuring the power amp providing either a tight,
controlled tone or a wide-open sound.
TECH SPECS
TUBE COMPLEMENT: 12AX7, 6L6, GZ34
INPUTS: High and Low Sensitivity
POWER OUTPUT: 10 Watts Single Ended Class A
TONE: 14dB range at 2kHz
SPEAKER: Custom Magnatone 12”
DIMENSIONS: xx” x xx” x xx”
WEIGHT: xx lbs.
Varsity 12®
On stage, in the studio or with friends at home, the Varsity is a powerful and responsive
amp with a great “fun factor”. The EL84 power tubes in push-pull 15-watt configuration
are bright and lively, full of color and harmonics. The dual 12AX7s in the preamp
provide a classic American front-end tone. The overall sound is much bigger than the
power rating!
TECH SPECS
TUBE COMPLEMENT: (2) 12AX7, (2) EL84, GZ34
INPUTS: High and Low Sensitivity
POWER OUTPUT: 15 Watts Push-Pull Class AB
TREBLE: 14dB range at 2kHz
BASS: 12dB range at 60Hz
SPEAKER: Custom Magnatone 12”
OPTIONAL: Celestion Gold Alnico
DIMENSIONS: 18.5” x 21” x 9.5”
WEIGHT: 33 lbs.
Varsity Reverb 12®
The Varsity is quickly becoming a favorite for gigging guitarists all over the planet. Now
there’s an even more versatile option – The Varsity Reverb. The EL84 power tubes in
push-pull 15-watt configuration are bright and lively, full of color and harmonics. The
dual 12AX7s in the preamp provide a classic American front-end tone.
TECH SPECS
TUBE COMPLEMENT: (2) 12AX7, (2) EL84, GZ34
INPUTS: High and Low Sensitivity
POWER OUTPUT: 15 Watts Push-Pull Class AB
TREBLE: 14dB range at 2kHz
BASS: 12dB range at 60Hz
REVERB: Tube Driven 4 Counterwound Springs Long Pan
SPEAKER: Custom Magnatone 12”
OPTIONAL: Celestion Gold Alnico
DIMENSIONS: 18.5” x 21” x 9.5”
WEIGHT: 33 lbs.
Varsity Head®
The EL84 power tubes in push-pull 15-watt configuration are bright and lively, full of
color and harmonics. The dual 12AX7s in the preamp provide a classic American frontend tone.
TECH SPECS
TUBE COMPLEMENT: (2) 12AX7, (2) EL84, GZ34
POWER OUTPUT: 15 Watts Push-Pull Class AB
TREBLE: 14dB range at 2kHz
BASS: 12dB range at 60Hz
NEGATIVE FEEDBACK (NFB): Open or Closed
DIMENSIONS: xx” x xx” x xx”
WEIGHT: xx lbs.