Back in the 90s Ted was doing artist relations for St Louis Music, he hooked me up with a Super Jet when my band (Alien Fashion Show) was touring with the Brian Setzer Orchestra. That was a great amp, but it sounded amazing when I paired it with a solid state Maggie from the 70s (can't remember the model). So glad to see the depth of knowledge and attention he's bringing to the new Magnatone!
I bought a Super 15 about three months ago. Absolutely amazing amp. I was so impressed with sound that I just ordered a Super 59 M80 so I can run stereo. The black series is more my style so that why I went in this direction as opposed to the brown series. Great amps!
Magnatone makes the best 5 watt amp, IMHO. I love the small amps, and my favorite is my Starlite. A close second is my 1959 Magnatone model 111. Keep it up Magnatone! You guys are killing it!
My Magnatone 260A was made in the 26th week of 1960, I am a Metal guitarist and discovered that the most hated Distortion pedal the Metal pedal came to life with this amp, cleaned up the tone and I believe it is the tubes and the tube rectifier that made it happen!!
I LOVE the Magnatones and would do just about anything to get one. But they are so freaking expensive. I guess its good to have something that you always dream about but cant have. At least thats what i tell myself when im wiping the tears away with my pillow.
Arguably, the Magnatone vibrato is the first true guitar effect (unless you count volume pedals, reverb tanks and oil cans which are mostly mechanical and don't really alter a guitar's sound)
These seem incredible. I do beg to differ that the originals don't sound good without the vibrato working. I have a few classic Maggies (108, 115, Americana 213, Panaramic 1210, 430, 480, M8 ) that sound pretty good if you keep up on the electronics. Admittedly not as smooth as a black face Deluxe Reverb. But not bad either. And I don't know how I have so many. I guess I went through a phase as a younger man .
“ Vibrato is something that you use for part of a song but not meant to be left on for the whole song.” Should I be turning the vibrato off sometimes then on my 1958 or 9 Magnatone Troubador?, because I’m not, and I don’t want to!
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Just picked up a Varsity Reverb; this thing is a work of art. Phenomenal sounding amp.
Back in the 90s Ted was doing artist relations for St Louis Music, he hooked me up with a Super Jet when my band (Alien Fashion Show) was touring with the Brian Setzer Orchestra. That was a great amp, but it sounded amazing when I paired it with a solid state Maggie from the 70s (can't remember the model). So glad to see the depth of knowledge and attention he's bringing to the new Magnatone!
I can't wait to purchase the Panoramic...! Great company, one of a kind amplifiers and sound! Great interview and review.
I bought a Super 15 about three months ago. Absolutely amazing amp. I was so impressed with sound that I just ordered a Super 59 M80 so I can run stereo. The black series is more my style so that why I went in this direction as opposed to the brown series. Great amps!
Magnatone makes the best 5 watt amp, IMHO. I love the small amps, and my favorite is my Starlite. A close second is my 1959 Magnatone model 111. Keep it up Magnatone! You guys are killing it!
I was glad, I got to try the Magnatone Super Fifteen and Stereo Twighlighter amps at Sweetwater Gear Fest 2019 at Ft. Wayne, Indiana!
My Magnatone 260A was made in the 26th week of 1960, I am a Metal guitarist and discovered that the most hated Distortion pedal the Metal pedal came to life with this amp, cleaned up the tone and I believe it is the tubes and the tube rectifier that made it happen!!
they have the sound and a really cool look
I am thinking of adding the Super Fifteen as a slave amp to my setup. Of course it will sound great plugged straight in as well.
Mark is super intense these days
I LOVE the Magnatones and would do just about anything to get one. But they are so freaking expensive. I guess its good to have something that you always dream about but cant have. At least thats what i tell myself when im wiping the tears away with my pillow.
Arguably, the Magnatone vibrato is the first true guitar effect (unless you count volume pedals, reverb tanks and oil cans which are mostly mechanical and don't really alter a guitar's sound)
Using both amps would work really well.
is the Evil Robot good?
I would love to see a stereo fx loop for that amp.
These seem incredible. I do beg to differ that the originals don't sound good without the vibrato working. I have a few classic Maggies (108, 115, Americana 213, Panaramic 1210, 430, 480, M8 ) that sound pretty good if you keep up on the electronics. Admittedly not as smooth as a black face Deluxe Reverb. But not bad either. And I don't know how I have so many. I guess I went through a phase as a younger man .
Damn Skippy!
Man times have changed I bought that same amp for over 2 grand just a month ago. 😑 oh well I'm very happy with mine😁😍
Did he call Mark TED?
“ Vibrato is something that you use for part of a song but not meant to be left on for the whole song.” Should I be turning the vibrato off sometimes then on my 1958 or 9 Magnatone Troubador?, because I’m not, and I don’t want to!