I found a lot of information about magnatone at this site. Magnatone m10a custom series 2channel 38watt 1x12 reverb. Speaker change for the guitar player, the most significant change of the m10 to the m10a was the replacement of the oxford 8 speaker and a 3 tweeter with a single 12 speaker. After downloading, the file may take a moment to open in the browser. Magnatone released its amazing 200 series amps 2, 260 and 280 with pitch bending vibrato in 57, but these are a story in themselves.
The magna models with vibrato are the only true, pitchshifting vibrato ever made, vs. Im using a dearmond m77t guitar plugged straight in. This amp is available for studio rental in detroit from. The m10 was revamped in the spring of 1965, becoming the m10a. Magnatone estey t32 reverb tremelo and vibrato amp. The theres the dreaded estey period early estey ok, but then the plastic case ones that some people defend and use. Acoustic, bass, electric, pickup, and other types produce a clearer sound. Special thanks to stephen keller for submitting several of these schematics. Excellent condition, recently serviced, used in a smoke free studio.
Demonstration of a mid60s magnatone m10 a amplifier. Old amp with like magnatone vibrato circuit some chance to. This archive is by no means meant to be a complete list of all magna electronics amps. Magnatone m10a sch service manual download, schematics. To open downloaded files you need acrobat reader or similar pdf reader program. If you select open you can then click file and save as to save the catalog pdf document for future reference. The two 5881s would normally indicate a pushpull, class ab output stage. Page 4 4 12ax7, 12au7, 2 6v6, gz34 or mails a photocopy of the original purchase receipt inputs high sensitivity 1 mohms to magnatone amplifiers within thirty days of purchase. Magnatone m10a custom series 2 channel combo guitar amplifier tested sweetwater.
Ive owned the amp for over ten years but unfortunately its time to part ways. These amps featured kydex strong plastic lids with modernistic aesthetics and topmounted controls. Buddy hollys 58 magnatone 280 vintage guitar magazine. Just got an m10a, needs some work, but has that magnatone sound. Magnatone 260a service manual download, schematics. Schematic steve luckeys m10 page, contains good gutshots and redrawn schematics for the m10a. Download the original schematic and my visio created schematic in a single pdf. Magnatone troubadour 1 amplmixer magna electronics. Make offer magnatone m10a custom series 2 channel combo guitar amplifier tested sweetwater. Although the administrator will attempt to moderate comments, it is impossible for every comment to have been moderated at any given time.
Page 3 controls the rate or speed of the selected effect. Theres some minor scratches on the amp cab as you can see in the picture and the g. The m10a solar inverter features a 10 kva power output. Firestar reverb model 150r, sting ray reverb model 120r, cougar bass model 120, pa system model pa 120, speaker column model sc4, magnachordion model 240 v for. In addition to this tidbit, a 57 catalog also boasts the ultimate in modern amplifiers the custom 280 has a sound big as all outdoors the vastness of the sky. Recorded in the mix room at montgomery county community college. In the experts opinion, is this something that could be caused by a tube. Rightclick to save the file or leftclick to open from your browser.
Again, there are notable distinctions between the regular and a versions of some models e. These amps have a great sound and not a lot of people give them. Features include dual channels, tremolo, and reverb. Both these names are heralded for their contributions to guitar and amplifier design. Magnatones are renowned for their vibrato circuit, driven by a 12au7 and 12dw7 tube. Magnatone was a brand of electric guitars and amplifiers produced between 1937 and the mid1970s. Demonstration of a mid60s magnatone m10a amplifier. Magnatone m10a all tube vintage guitar amp youtube. Wayback when, i went to a guitar shop and saw a m15.
Fender stratocaster guitar templates electric herald. Magnatone vintage guitar amplifiers guitar amplifiers improve the signal transmission from guitars. Replaced resistorreplaced broken fuse holderfound a 330k here. These terms and conditions contain rules about posting comments. Magnatone super fiftynine user manual pdf download. While we do not yet have a description of the m10 file format and what it is normally used for, we do know which programs are known to open these files. I think the amp circuit is pretty cool if he had me druthers that is.
The 200s were fitted with a new dark brown cabinet having the baffle board tipped in under the top of the cabinet 15 degrees. The magnatone company dubbed this girthsome sound vibrato vastness, as signaled by the two gold v letters in the lower right corner of the speaker grille. The brand name was revived in the 2010s by ted kornblum. More information about the unique amplifiers made by magnatone and valco. The magnatone amp archive including estey, tonemaster, davinci, pacamp, panaramic, titano, unique and twilighter amps. Basically the magnatone guitar models of the 50s and early 60s were designed by either paul bigsbyor paul barth. Beginning in the late 1930s, magna electronics produced amplifiers, hawaiian and. View and download magnatone amp user manual online. Higher setting the exclusive magnatone design allows for extremly slow may require less bass. This new threephase transformerless solar inverter is designed for residential or small commercial pv applications where maximum versatility and profitability are important. The 4 bridgeable inputs and 2 volumes, bright and normal, provide wide tonal versatility.
The exclusive magnatone pitchshifting vibrato caution elevates your musical experience to new levels. Bigsby gave the world of music the famous tremolo unit and. Magnatone diagrams, schematics and service manuals download for free. Inglewood, ca, build 1960, 5 pictures, 6 tubes, united states of america, schematics. Magnatone super 59 mkii 1x12 45w combo amp super59mk2. In this video eric cranks a vintage magnatone m8 and lets this sleeper sing. Free magnatone diagrams, schematics, service manuals.
Mar 19, 2011 demonstration of a mid60s magnatone m10a amplifier. I grew up on the little champ size late 40s magnatone amp and still have one. By the 1950s and 1960s, magnatone amplifiers had become highly sought after, largely because of their distinctive pitchshifting vibrato effect. Magnatone tube amp schematics, hoffman amps tube amp schematic library. Old amp with like magnatone vibrato circuit some chance. Replaced resistorreplaced broken fuse holderfound a 330k.
Jun 29, 2015 nothing sounds like a magnatone true vibrato. If you want to join us and get repairing help please sign in or sign up by completing a simple electrical test. While the m10 was one of the most popular custom series amplifiers, the m10a s demand made it an enduring favorite until some time in late 1967, or possibly early 1968. Magnatone guitar amplifiers for sale in stock ebay. The master collection is the perfect culmination of british inspiration and american soul. Magnatone traditional collection varsity reverb 1x12 guitar combo amp. I opened up two m15s a few years ago and told the owner to take them to a professional, which he did. Cream city music is one of the worlds finest gutar shops with selections including the vintage 1963 magnatone m10 25w tube combo amp. Make offer magnatone m10a custom series 2 channel combo.
The non vibrato circuit seems to go direct to the 470 input cap of the pi te out of the vibrato section is connected to the cathode of v3 a having the effect to modify the bias of that tube, so the signal coming from v1 b goes to v3 a and than to the pi via the 470k mix resistor. A cool magnatone custom series amplifier, this m10a custom is a 38 watt tube combo amp with 2 x 7189a power tubes and a single 12 celestion vintage 30 speaker. Get the best deal for magnatone vintage guitar amplifiers from the largest online selection at. Magnatone troubadour 1 amplmixer magna electronics corp. On this page you can access information, read our service and warranty agreement directly below, contact our experts directly, and register your magnatone amp. Pdfdokumente konnen mehrere hunderttausend seiten umfassen. X natural sciences biological science x physical science social and behavioral sciences american historyinstitutions other social. My only concern is for a speaker, but as a friend told me you have to. The alltube, 1x12 combo amp features two channels, a stereo input the bridges the. By submitting a comment, you are declaring that you agree with these rules. Note that the tank output is connected directly to the grid of the recovery tube. Magnatone traditional collection 2x10 stereo cabinet. David ivory demonstrates a vintage magnatone m15 a guitar amplifier. We are always looking for more and will email attached schematics for free.
Magnatone custom m10 discussion in shock brothers diy amps started by bugeater281, jul 15, 2017. In addition, some files are archived, so you need winzip or winrar to open that files. The 38 watt m10a is the much upgraded successor to the m10. Still has the famous magnatone true vibrato not tremolo. Magnatone m10a custom series 2channel 38watt 1x12 guitar combo. Actually, i would like to find the little guy, the 210, the single 8 smaller brother of the 2. Vintage 1963 magnatone m10 25w tube combo amp cream city music. Every day thousands of users submit information to us about which programs they use to open specific types of files. Magnatone 260a service manual download, schematics, eeprom. I have a friend that has a m10a that i play through almost weekly. I got a magantone m10a in a semipermanent trade with a friend.
A true vibrato pitch modulation effect, unlike the somewhat confusingly branded volume modulation on fender amps technically a tremolo sound. This was the advancement of several earlier reverb ideas estey engineers had used. It features two independent inputs with a stereo tube power amplifier. Edit its a magnatone custom estey m10a, not magnatron. Also some files are djvu so you need djvu viewer to open them. Forum topic created by robbiereverb on february 02, 20. At left is the magnatone m10a reverb tube recovery section. All guitars sold receive a 35point inspection, ensuring an incredible playing experience. Jan 10, 2014 few amps boast the cult mystique of magnatones. Magnatone custom m15 1965 stereo tube amp vibrato oxford reverb.
On this page you can access information, read our service and warranty agreement directly below, contact our experts directly, and register your magnatone. General education course outline addendum general education division of learning check all applicable boxes. 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. Service manuals, schematics, eproms for electrical technicians. Schematics, parts list, semiconductor generic reference numbers. Magnatone first began producing exceptional electric guitars and amplifiers in the late 1930s. Thanks for looking at this mid 1960s magnatone custom m15 amplifier. They can be viewed with adobe acrobat reader 9 or above. Magnatone club discussion in amp owners clubs started by azkoaman, apr 30, 2011.
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