Magnatone was a brand of electric guitars and amplifiers produced between 1937 and the mid1970s. Michel sent us these photos, from the netherlands, of his melodier 110. Magnatone tube amp schematics, hoffman amps tube amp schematic library. Magnatone really hit their stride in the late 50s with the bonhams patented, varistorbased vibrato circuit. Dec 25, 2012 mutt amps showcases the magnatone mp 1 tube amp, el84m power tubes duration. Personally i think its lame that they bought the name magnatone, made a bunch of amps that have pretty much nothing to do with vintage magnatone amps other than pitchshifting vibrato, and then decided to use marketing jargon like the magnatone super 59 mk i is the modern incarnation of the classic magnatone and put est. Magnatone diagrams, schematics and service manuals download for free. It is an original 1960 built americana branded magnatone custom 4 which is the same as philx tonemaster except i have a tube rectifier instead of a ss one. It had some cool features like a low power switch for recording and the reverb was great.
I found a lot of information about magnatone at this site. Theres some minor scratches on the amp cab as you can see in the picture and the g. This amp runs about 3035w with two el34s and a slew of standard and somewhat unique preamp tubes. Guitar amplifiers improve the signal transmission from guitars.
Someone hacked it trying to make it a deluxe reverb clone, and put 6v6 tubes in it which didnt match the output transformer which i believe account for the low output. I just picked up a magnatone mp 3 and there is a capacitor that has come loose at one end i think i know where it needs to be soldered but i dont want to try till i am sure do you have a diagram or is there some way you can help. March 24, our state has been ordered to shelter in place. Mutt amps showcases the magnatone mp 1 tube amp, el84m power tubes duration. Magnatone estey t32 reverb tremelo and vibrato amp. The magnatone super 59 is the modern incarnation of the classic magnatone. The mp4 is a bass head, each channel has volume, treble, and bass controls. Make offer magnatone 1997 self titled promo only rare poster. We encourage you to continue to support our small business, however realize that there will be shipping delays. The master collection is the perfect culmination of british inspiration and american soul. Service manuals, schematics, eproms for electrical technicians. Im using a dearmond m77t guitar plugged straight in.
Clothed in the vintage brown and gold cosmetic, the panoramic stereo brings the magnatone stereo experience to a smaller, more convenient size. He bought it some twenty years ago from larry at strings west in tulsa, oklahoma. If you are looking for a killer tone that is not like everyone elses, you should check out a m. Rebuilt for the modern musician who wants classic tones, the music zoo is happy to be a dealer of magnatone amplifiers. They didnt seem to update the schematics to reflect the latest model. Demonstration of a mid60s magnatone m10a amplifier. Magnatone s reincarnation exploded onto the amplifier scene. The brand name was revived in the 2010s by ted kornblum. Excellent condition, recently serviced, used in a smoke free studio. In this page you find schematic, users and instructions manuals, service manuals, technical supplement, leaf leads and other good stuff. Magnatone mp 3 1966 completely reworked and road ready. More info and better schematic for the magnatone m8 here. The mp1 was the smallest of the new pro series of magnatones as they fully switched focus from accordions to guitar one of the mp1s channel is an instrument input with volume, treble, bas, and reverb controls, while the other is a microphone input with volume and tone controls. One of the mp1s channel is an instrument input with volume, treble, bas, and reverb controls, while the other is a.
Magnatone has a deep history in providing the tones behind some of our favorite rock and roll songs. Tube amp schematics, tube amp information, tube amp projects. Hoffman ab763 one channel build i installed a ab763 board into a junked out deluxe reverb chassis the schematic, layout diagram and bom for this build are here you can see my ab763 project on this page top of page. Magnatone guitar amplifiers for sale in stock ebay. The design of the amplifier and cabinet what are now called heads and cabinets was a direct attempt to compete with fender with a physical design which is nearly identical to the fender bandmaster or bassman. That stereo input is actually just a bridging input that provides the input signal to both channels. Skip to main content skip to footer site5112409252 used 112409252 magnatone mp1 tube guitar combo amp guitar center.
Magnatone 2 and 214 and watts model 24 the gear page. It has 2 inputs, 1 volume control, no tremelo or vibrato. Free electronic schematic diagrams, electronics cad software, electronic pcb software, guitar wiring diagrams, amp schematics, repair manuals, amplifier layout diagrams,pcb software for making printed circuit boards, amplifier design software cad for drawing circuit diagrams. The most popular models from that era are the 2 troubadour, the 260 and the 280 stereo, though there were other models as well and several variants of these models. Never before has this effect been we are proud of our product and every detail has recreated in its original form. Also some of the magnatone schematics are the same circuits used in tonemaster, davinci, marathon, and pacamps. I had a hard time sending some pic but if you email me i can send them that way. This site helps you to save the earth from electronic waste.
Magna archives tomb of the unknown mystery amps updated 102. Works with the magnatone super 59 magnatone twilighter. Like a lot of old gear the schematic is pasted inside the chassis so a service person can reference it one day. Magnatone twilighter stereo user manual pdf download.
Rare magnatone custom v accordion amp solid state amplifier 1970 1971. Mar 31, 2011 tube amplifiers home schematics magnatone schematics magnatone estey t32 reverb tremelo and vibrato amp. This rare brochure gives loads of information photos and descriptions of. Jan 10, 2014 few amps boast the cult mystique of magnatones. Make offer 1962 magnatone 262lyric 660 2x12 combo wpitch shifting vibrato all original. Ive long been a fan of magnatone and have owned quite a few over the years without really getting into them seriously as i was selling. Schematics articles links help us projects search prowess contact.
The mp5 and mp4 were piggyback style amps of the magnatone pro series. Schematics, parts list, semiconductor generic reference numbers. Skip to main content skip to footer site5112409252 used 112409252 magnatone mp 1 tube guitar combo amp guitar center. Magnatone 1997 self titled promo only rare poster 11x17 promo for debut album. The reverb was not working and it needed a new cabinet built. We are always looking for more and will email attached schematics for free. Featuring both el34 and el84 models, the master collection incorporates that classic sound from across the pond with sonic dimension of our varistor driven true pitch shifting delay. Acoustic, bass, electric, pickup, and other types produce a clearer sound. It is by far the best amp i have ever played thorugh for the tones i have always wanted. The mp1 was the smallest of the new pro series of magnatones as they fully switched focus from accordions to guitar. Special thanks to stephen keller for submitting several of these schematics, jerry dragon for the aug64 m15 schematic, mark storch for the m15 3x8 schematic, and steve luckey for scanning and cleaning up the m2 and m14 schematics. The problem is that it seems to be missing the reverb box in the back, there are 2 plugs that go to it dangling in there.
Prowess amplifiers magnatone schematics magnatone estey. It had been in storage for years and developed quite a bit of corrosion, so i decided to completely rebuild it. Magnatone mp 3 1966 completely reworked and road ready reverb. On this page you can access information, read our service and warranty agreement directly below, contact our experts directly, and register your magnatone amp. Magnatone released its amazing 200 series amps 2, 260 and 280 with pitch bending vibrato in 57, but these are a story in themselves. We recommend you register and sign up for your quarterly magnatone newsletter. In this video we take a look and a listen to a vintage magnatone m1973m lap steel 1x8 tube amp combo.
Prince, tom petty, steve winwood, jeff lynne and others while my guitar gently weeps duration. The site has a wealth of knowledge on this and other magnatone amps. I kept all the film caps, but replaced all electrolytic caps and many of the carbon comp resistors with new carbon comps. Used magnatone mp1 tube guitar combo amp guitar center. Free magnatone diagrams, schematics, service manuals. Magnatone mp1 sch service manual download, schematics. Download the original schematic and my visio created schematic in a single pdf. The 200s were fitted with a new dark brown cabinet having the baffle board tipped in under the top of the cabinet 15 degrees. Vintage option found in many collectors editions master collection. Ive owned the amp for over ten years but unfortunately its time to part ways. Magnatone stereo pitchshifting in the rich tradition of magnatone, this amplifier was vibrato for true dimensional sound.
Tom shipped this model 432 to our shop for some restoration work. The magnatone vibrato is different than the fender. Original jensen speaker, mostly original tubes, only a few caps changed, normal tolex wear, missing the tilt leg and unfortunately the green light strip needs to be replaced. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. If you have a schematic for an amp and i dont, please feel free to submit it to me. Click the link above for tube amp info, schematics, board building information, projects, mods, transformer diagrams, photos, sound clips. New for fall 20, a complete guide to magnatone guitars and the stories behind them. Brad bechtel emailed us this jpg of a magnatone varsity model number m1973v. What could have been just another old name cynically revived turns out to have been a major project not to trade on a halfforgotten memory but to lovingly recreate a great name and then enhance it. The is a rare, fully serviced 196667 magnatone mp3. Jan 16, 2009 hi guys, i just rescued a magnatone mp1 estey amp from the trash at my dads electric organ and keyboard repair shop, and this thing is in really good shape.
Ive not played an mp 1 but did own an mp 3 for about a year. The model 432 is the same as the model 431 but with a 12inch speaker. More information about the unique amplifiers made by magnatone and valco. Sound clips page tube amp sound clips and tunes of all types. Zacks unofficial magnatone website is the place for schematic information about real pitch shifting vibrato and the magnatone sound. Need some help w magnatone mp1 telecaster guitar forum. A collection of amplifiers that include a variety of mangatone amps to pair with different guitar types. This digital facsimile shows and describes the complete line of magnatone professional amps offered at the time. At about the same time and lasting a bit longer were the mp series mp 1, mp 3, etc. The schematic, layout diagram and bom for this build are here top of page. Cosmetically striking in its black levant with white satin grill cloth, edged by piping and sleek and luxurious, the super 59 oozes style and fashion.
Rightclick to save the file or leftclick to open from your browser. This model is similar to their earlier dickerson lap steel amps, although with some. Magnatone mseries discussion in amps and cabs started by npfrs, jan 15, 2014. Coda music gibson, fender, marshall guitar and amplifier store coda music suppliers of guitars and amplifiers including marshall, gibson and fender les pauls, sg, stratocaster and telecaster guitars. We have a huge schematics inventory, projects section and forum. The mp5 is a guitar head with volume, treble, and bass controls for each channel, plus tremolo and reverb. One of the mp1s channel is an instrument input with volume, treble, bas, and reverb controls, while the other is a microphone input with volume and tone controls. People schematics early era 193555 chilton era 195660 estey era 196163 custom m series 196467 ss 196768 new magnatones. Magnatone released its amazing 200 series amps 2, 260 and 280 with pitch bending vibrato in 57, but these are a story in themselves next month. These have not really caught on, but their aesthetics are very modagogo. Design your own custom turret board or eyelet board. Talking music corona studio sessions with stefan kahne the vintage gallery magnatone s facebook.