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Magnatone welcomes Guitar Center as a retail partner for The Slash Collection. Guitar Center will now carry the full lineup of Slash signature Magnatone amplifiers at…
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ST. LOUIS, MO - January 22, 2026 – Magnatone is proud to debut the Kingston, a brand new, yet familiar voice, to the Traditional Collection. It’s a…
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ST. LOUIS, MO - January 22, 2026 – Magnatone is truly proud to introduce the Starlite Reverb 10, a sweet-sounding, much-in-demand update of the original “grab and go”…
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ST. LOUIS, MO - January 22, 2026 – Magnatone is excited to announce its new Point-to-Point Collection, a limited-edition of hand-built amplifiers, made in the USA, featuring vintage-styling and point-to-point…
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ST. LOUIS, MO - January 22, 2026 – Magnatone is thrilled to announce the Lil’ Viper – the latest member of the Slash Collection. It’s a lightweight amp designed…
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ST. LOUIS, MO - January 21, 2025 - Magnatone LLC is proud to announce the newest edition in the Billy Gibbons Collection, Chrome Grape. For a limited…
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ST. LOUIS, MO – January 20, 2025 – Magnatone LLC introduces the Starlite Reverb! This 1x8” combo kicks it up a few notches with the addition…
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ST. LOUIS, MO - January 22, 2025 - Magnatoneis proud to announce the latest release in the Slash Collection with a limited-edition cosmetic: Purple Python. This collaboration…
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ST. LOUIS, MO – December 5, 2024 – (GUITARpr) – Magnatone Amplifiers is thrilled to announce that Granville Helmhas joined the company as the new Director…
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(St. Louis, MO, August 26, 2024) – Magnatone USA, a globally recognized manufacturer of boutique guitar amplifiers made in the USA, is excited to announce new management roles…
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ST. LOUIS, MO – May 9, 2024 – (GUITARpr) – On the heels of its successful launch of our limited edition Slash Signature SL-100 Head and…
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ST. LOUIS, MO (January 23, 2024) Magnatone is excited to announce the release of the Slash Signature SL-100 Head and SL- 4x12 speaker cabinet. This tone…
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Updated: Jan 18, 2024 The BIGGEST sounding LITTLE Combo to hit the soundwaves! Magnatone introduces the Baby M-80, its newest, smallest, and lightest-weight guitar amplifier in the Master…
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ST. LOUIS, MO (November 9, 2023) Magnatone is excited to announce an artist partnership with the legendary guitarist, SLASH. This will mark the first time in…
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New for 2023, all Traditional Collection models are available to order in four color options at no extra charge. With more and more requests for custom…
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ST. LOUIS, MO – January 21, 2022 – (GUITARpr) – Magnatone has announced the highly anticipated release of its new small, low-power amp called Starlite. Joining…
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Magnatone is thrilled to be onstage with The Black Crowes for the “Shake Your Money Maker” Tour! Two Twilighter Stereo 2x12 combos and Two 2x12 extensions…
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Magnatone supports the inaugural FiLo Festival on July 10th with performances by Bob Weir, Bill Kreutzmann, David Crosby, Sammy Hagar, QuestLove, Widespread Panic, Billy Strings, and…
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Magnatone congratulates Alejandro Escovedo, Wilco and Lucinda Williams who all have ultimate credibility.
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Updated: Jul 2, 2021 Tune in this Thursday night to support Love Rocks NYC. Magnatone amps will be played by ......? Don’t miss the 5th annual…
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Magnatone is proud to welcome Judah Guitars Judah Guitars to our family of dealers. www.judahguitars.com
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If you or someone you know would like to join the Magnatone team, and you live in the Saint Louis area, contact us. rod@magnatoneusa.com.
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Brand new custom set of Twilighters headed to Jason Isbell. These sound even better than they look
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Magnatone thanks The ToneQuest Report for its 20 years of writing such a highly credible, non-biased and advertisement free publication around!
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Magnatone Super Fifteen amps can be heard and played by Billy Gibbons and Austin Hanks on BFG's new album Hardware.
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Check out BFG's new song and video "My Lucky Card" airing tonight. All recorded with his Magnatone Super Fifteen amp.
Read ArticleTyler Boone rocks his concert with his Magnatone on stage! For more about Tyler Boone and "Live from Hollywood" check out this Rolling Stones Article: https://rollingstoneindia.com/exclusive-tyler-boone-performs-live-from-hollywood-video/
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Magnatone is proud of Kelvin Holly and all the musicians at this Swamp-A-Thon. Tune in and tone up. Details at https://www.facebook.com/events/359349372178268/
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Magnatone is proud of Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real! New album June 11
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Creed Bratton knows TONE and plays Magnatone amps too. Listen to his podcast and explore "the musician behind the actor" Check it out: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-office-deep-dive-with-brian-baumgartner/id1550331348?i=1000518808800.
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Magnatone is proud of Jackson Browne and his new album recorded with his Panoramic Stereo amp.
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Tune in tonight to see and hear BFG's new music video featuring the Magnatone Super Fifteen.
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The Peter Green Tribute concert streaming available to view this Saturday. Billy Gibbons plays directly into his Magnatone Super Fifty-Nine M-80 head and matching 2x12" speaker…
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Go behind the scenes with Billy F Gibbons as he spends time in the desert creating his forthcoming album ‘Hardware’, available on June 4th on Concord…
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Magnatone is proud to welcome "The Fellowship of Acoustics" as our official dealer in the Netherlands. A truly wonderful store. https://www.facebook.com/thefellowshipofacoustics
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As live concerts begin again, we at Magnatone are here to help your amps get ready to hit the road and are standing by for dates…
Read ArticleThe brand new video from Billy F Gibbons "West Coast Junkie" just released. Many thanks to Billy F Gibbons for showcasing the Magnatone Super Fifteen throughout.…
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Billy Gibbons and Austin Hanks recorded their guitar tracks on this new album entirely with the Magnatone Super 15 Golden Anniversary Edition. Tune in tonight to…
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Edie Brickell, has great taste and tone with her Magnatone Twilighter amp and Collings Guitars. Listen to and buy her new album released today, "Hunter and…
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Made to order, shipped in time and hand built in the USA.
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More Mardi Gras Amps than you can shake a stick at.
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Take a moment if you've got time on your hands to watch this full interview. Many thanks to NAMM's Oral History and for all those who…
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WE HAVE A WINNER OF THE GREAT SUPER FIFTEEN AMP GIVEAWAY! Eric Vigneault of Drummondville Quebec Canada. Congratulations Eric! You are about to enter True Dimensional…
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Happy to welcome #guitarstobeplayed into the Magnatone family of dealers. Check them out at https://www.guitarstobeplayed.com/
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On Jan 18-22, we will bring you the Magnatone experience through NAMM’s virtual “Believe in Music” event. We will be offering up some great content for…
Read ArticleAt home with Mark Hopkins, trying the #magnatone#varsityreverb for the first time. Thanks, Mark. Check out his channel.
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Celebrate New Years Eve tonight with Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit tonight. Live stream here: https://stream.fans.live/products/20201231-jason-isbell-and-the-400-unit
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Spend this New Years Eve watching "The Jungle Show" featuring Billy Gibbons and Jimmie Vaughan. Custom Magnatone Jungle Show amps covered in banana leaf motif set…
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Magnatone welcomes Georges Music Center to the Magnatone Family of dealers. Great store, Great People. Check them out here: https://www.georgesmusiccenter.com/
Read ArticleA great video of the Super Fifteen amp played by Brett Kingman at Signal Chain in Australia. Rodger van Raalte and his magnificent store know tone,…
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"Saint Louis Blues Christmas" Magnatone Super Fifteen Custom Blue, proudly made in Saint Louis Mo, USA.nested with "Mule Resophonic Mavis" @Matt Eich. Ask your Authorized Magnatone…
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Magnatone welcomes destroyallguitars to the dealer family. Thanks Cliff & Patricia.
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Magnatone supports our troops again this year at Guitar Legends, televised last night on CMT. Read more here: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/watch-billy-gibbons-jam-derek-trucks-susan-tedeschi-guitar-legends-4-1085921/?fbclid=IwAR0opna0b8gkWSqbqE1ZLwOTWfu633HU6HkjOmStIhO1JuykLc9sdsCJ3rM
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Magnatone welcomes Allen Music to the magnatoneusa family of dealers.
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The Magnatones have arrived at Zenker! Check out Zenker's new arrivals!
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Special thanks to everyone at Sweetwater for featuring Magnatone amplifiers in their 2021 Winter Gear Guide.
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Check out Billy Gibbons in his video of "Hollywood 151" featuring Magnatone M-80 amps. Also hear the entire solo album "Big Bad Blues" Check out the…
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Magnatone is happy to welcome Huber Breese Music to our list of Authorized Dealers.
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The following artists are all proud owners of Magnatone amps and will be playing at Farm Aid 2020: Willie Nelson (Mickey Rafael) @ Lyric 1x10"), John…
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Magnatone is proud to welcome Zenker as a Magnificent Magnatone Distributor! Check out their press release below: Wird diese Nachricht nicht richtig dargestellt, klicken Sie bitte…
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Magnatone Merch is now available! T-Shirts, Hats, and Stickers available now. http://shop.magnatoneusa.com/magnatone/shop/home Buy one for yourself and a couple for your friends.
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"GEAR TALK: Beach Boys Guitarist Rewires a Classic Amp" by: Ken Kurson (Photo: Scott Totten) Read More Here: https://rockandrollglobe.com/surf/gear-talk-beach-boys-guitarist-rewires-a-classic-amp/
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Updated: Jul 10, 2020 Magnatone has switch from being in "standby" to "power on"!
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Creed Bratton rocks his Magnatone Varsity Reverb on his new album Slightly Altered set to release on July 17. Read more here: https://parade.com/1060323/laurawhitmore/creed-bratton-the-office-music/
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Check out Billy Gibbons @ Sweetwater GearFest this Friday 5:25pm Eastern Time! "Living Legend and ZZ Top frontman Billy Gibbons delivers a masterful session about peso…
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The Limited Edition Golden Anniversary Master Collections are now hitting the road and coming to a Magnificent Magnatone dealer near you. Check your local store to…
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Ever wonder "How to Resurrect a Vintage Amp Brand for the 21st Century" ? You can find out in this article by Reverb on Magnatone. Check…
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Magnatone was featured in this TV spotlight that aired yesterday. Also Magnatone artist, Pokey Lafarge is featured, legendary classic rock radio station KSHE-95 and the St.…
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The legendary Dion recruits Billy Gibbons on his new album. Magnatone is listening. Check out this timeless tone: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/dion-billy-gibbons-zz-top-bam-bang-boom-video-996020/
Read ArticleHear Alejandro Escovedo play his Varsity Reverb amp on the album The Crossing.
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We all at Magnatone are in "standby" for the economy to resume and our tubes are warming up!
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Jason Isbell, talking music, playing beautiful guitars through his Magnatone Super Fifteen Amplifier. Love it.
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Read ArticleEarlier this year Magnatone went to NAMM and here's what you missed:
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Howard Stern and ZZ Top are timeless. Billy's Guitar and Dusty's Bass were plugged directly into their Magnatone amps. No pedal required.
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Dylan Koski visited us at the Magnatone factory to pick up his Panoramic Stereo "factory fresh"! True Dimensional Sound Made in USA.
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Blues Gods honored Peter Green in London last week. Billy Gibbons played his Magnatone Super Fifty Nine M-80 amp centerstage, and in lights.
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Elliot Easton rocked his Twilighter amp at The Loving Spoonful Tribute concert last week. The Spoonful played Magnatone back in the late 60's.
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Last night Peter Green was honored by the best of the best and Magnatone is honored by Billy Gibbons to have contributed to his tone, Magnatone.…
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Magnatone welcomes The Guitar Store in Seattle,WA. Great people, guitars, pedals and amps make them a "true dimensional sound" dealer!
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Brandi Carlile knows tone with four Magnatone Twilighter amps on stage every night. Thanks Sean Quackenbush for making them sound magnificent out front and the band…
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The Mighty Music ZOO now carrying Magnatone Amplifiers! Visit or shop online.
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The legendary Peter Green is being honored at this magnificent concert with an all star lineup including Billy Gibbons and many others. It will be filmed…
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Proud to welcome The Music Emporium to the family of Magnatone dealers.
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A special 1-hour bonus of The Raconteurs Austin City Limits performance is streaming now at: https://www.pbs.org/video/an-hour-with-the-raconteurs-ugreav
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Shout out to our new friends at Casino Guitars, check them out. They stocked up on Magnatone at NAMM.
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Thanks to The Tone Factory for this interview about why Magnatone is "The ONE". Magnatone speaks French! For more visit their YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHk3QAgxMBSg4ThRxadokKQ
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Magnatone Twilighter amps presently on tour with The Lumineers. A "magnificent" band playing Magnatone amps!
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We would like to thank everyone who has called, emailed, IM, or walked up and shook our hands. So many of you have inquired as to…
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Billy Gibbons is at home with his new Super Fifteen, and it sounds as good as it looks. Check out this limited edition beauty. Hand built…
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Check out the new ZZ Top documentary and hear these special edition Magnatone amps being played. Available now custom order.
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Billy F Gibbons and Jimmy Vivino know tone! Magnatone amps with a Gibson Guitar plugged into the them (Thanks Gibson Guitars for making our amps sound…
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Geoff Pearlman has a new album out and it's, "magnificent". Available on vinyl too. Check it out here: https://www.geoffpearlmanmusic.com/
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Magnatone is set for another NAMM. Come visit us in the center of Hall D Booth #4929.
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Stefan Kahne is making his Twilighter amp sound "magnificent"! Watch and listen to this...fresh from Germany!
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Magnatone will be exhibiting again at NAMM next week. Who's coming? Hall D. Booth #4929! In the mean time, check out these Magnificent highlights from last…
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Watch Jack White play his Magnatone Twilighter Stereo with The Raconteurs on Austin City Limits. Check your local PBS listings for details.
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Updated: Jan 6, 2020 “Magnatone is hiring!" We have been growing fast this year and adding to the Sr. Management team going into 2020. Please share…
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Magnatone Amplifiers, manufacturer and distributor of high-end, vintage boutique guitar amplifiers is pleased to announce that Rod Washburn has been hired as General Manager effective January…
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Adam Sandler visits Rudy’s Music in NYC for a 60 Minutes interview and jams with Magnatone amps. Tune into 60 Minutes and hear all about it!…
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Magnatone is proud to have supported our veterans by donating the use of three Super Fifty-Nine guitar half stacks for Guitar Legends 3 benefit concert. National…
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Joe Walsh on VetsAid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2u0OUcJLm0&feature=youtu.be Official VetsAid page: https://www.facebook.com/vetsaidofficial/videos/2617566878488269/?hc_location=ufi
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Joe Walsh has a big heart for our veterans bringing together ZZ Top, Brad Paisley, Sheryl Crow, and Jason Isbell to Houston for VetsAid; and Magnatone…
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Don't miss Bob Dylan and his Band on tour this fall! The show is getting rave reviews across the land: "I thought 'This is going to…
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Sam Morrow has tallent, two great Magnatone amps, and knows how to use em! The Twilighter and Varsity amps sound “magnificent”!
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Charlie Sexton is making Magnatone proud by playing his Varsity amps on tour for the legendary Bob Dylan.
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Aerosmith is playing Las Vegas and Brad Whitford is playing his Magnatone Super Fifty-Nine “M-80” 45 watt head. Thank you Ross Halfin for the photograph of…
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Magnatone is proud to see and hear the band Big Thief perform with Magnatone Twilighter amps. This band is “magnificent”! Check them out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWW-eKX8uSo&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR2Ubd0v1gcuUokW8aQPYmpkBisuCSCdAW9xo78_sXC0ztZa2U32kUnGc6U
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Gary Rossington (Lynard Skynyrd) will be playing his Magnatone M-80 rig Day 1. Billy Gibbons(ZZ Top) will be playing a stage full of Magnatone Day 2.
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David Crosby (Varsity Reverb), Jason Isbell (Twilighter) and Kelvin Holly (Twilighter & Varsity) all played Magnatone at this “magnificent” festival! Thank you all.
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Jack White knows tone, Magnatone! Tune in to watch Austin City Limits and hear his Twilighter Stereo 2x2 combo. and hear more about The Raconteurs taping…
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Farm Aid 2019 continues to be a “magnificent” concert to support our family farmers. Magnatone thanks Lukas Nelson, Micah Nelson, Neil Young, Mickey Rafael (Willie Nelson)…
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Lukas Nelson knows tone, Magnatone. Jimmy Kimmel too. Check out the performance here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6L2Xw6oK7uE&feature=youtu.be
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Graham Nash knows tone...Magnatone Twilighter. Magnificent concert, band and crew! New York “The Town Hall”.
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Jerry Douglas played and sang “magnificently” at Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Concert while plugged into a Magnatone Twilighter 1x12” Combo.
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Jeff Beck at Eric Clapton’s Crossroads concert sounded so “magnificent” we named the amp in his honor “BECKTONE”. Check out the sound here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdNK7tS3Y5M&feature=youtu.b and here:…
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Check out the full Tone of ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons here: https://www.guitarworld.com/lessons/how-to-play-guitar-like-zz-tops-billy-gibbons
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Magnatone is proud to have Chicago Music Exchange as a “magnificent” Magnatone dealer. Their Super Fifteen amp sold before this photo was taken. True Dimensional Sound…
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Magnatone's in Magnet Magazine- you can read the full article here: http://magnetmagazine.com/2019/08/28/the-basement-vapes-volume-eight-i-found-a-love-and-its-magnatone/
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Brandi Carlile currently on tour with four Magnatone Twilighter amps. True Dimensional Sound at its finest. You can find more about their tour here: http://bytheway.brandicarlile.com/
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Magnatone is blown away to hear Nate speak to highly of Magnatone! Willie’s American Guitars is one of our earliest dealers and has a “magnificent” store…
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Magnatone is proud to be played by the great Waddy Wachtel and Danny Korchmar with a Twilighter Stereo 2x12” and Twilighter 1x12” combo this past weekend…
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Magnatone is proud to welcome our newest dealer, Rockin Robin Guitars In Houston,TX. Billy Gibbons is happy and so is everyone at Magnatone.
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Updated: Jul 29, 2019 Magnatone thanks Austin Vintage Guitars for this “magnificent” demo of our patented Magnatone “pitch shifting vibrato”. We love all our vintage specialty…
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Billy Gibbons Visits Thomann Music Headquaters: Magnatone Amps, Hohner Harmonica’s & Hot Sauce.
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After 50 years together ZZ Top stars in a documentary about them in "That Little Ol' Band From Texas". Check out the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNkb8be3wlA&feature=youtu.be And…
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Magnatone thanks Peach Guitars for including our Super Fifty-Nine amp in this shootout. Check out the shoot out here: https://youtu.be/If7ITr-y9EQ
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Check out ZZ Top on CBS Sunday Morning! You can watch it here: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/zz-top-goin-50-dusty-hill-frank-beard-billy-gibbons/
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Lukas Nelson Talks Magnatone for Premier Guitar Magazine! Thank you Lukas! Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ut200DEQgH4&feature=youtu.be
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The Traditional Collection: True Dimensional Sound from Magnatone at Sweetwater Gearfest 2019! The Master Collection: Super Fifteen & Super Fifty Nine M-80! Magnatone is proud to…
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"Jeff Beck Announces Five U.S. Solo Shows This September" Read more about it here: http://jeffbeck.com/jeff-beck-announces-five-u-s-solo-shows-september/
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Billy tallked amps with Sweetwater; check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROJYAjTMSXI&feature=youtu.be
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Magnatone is proud of Jack White and Brendan Benson currently on tour each playing Twilighter Stereo Magnatone Amps. Check out this new video from The Raconteurs!
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Magnatone is proud to be “heard and seen” in the documentary Echo In The Canyon. Thanks again to Matt Tacue, Jakob Dylan and Andrew Slater for…
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Magnatone amps were there in the canyon back then, and still are today. This is a must see film. Check out the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRVFBQHBUls&feature=youtu.be
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Congratulations to The Music Zoo on their new “Magnificent” location and expansion! Everyone at Magnatone is proud of your healthy and prosperous growth over the years!
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The 2019 ZZ Top Magnatone “Golden Anniversary” Backline.
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A new ZZ Top Magnatone backline is completed in honor of their 50th Anniversary World Tour this summer. These are photos from one of the two…
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The Magnificent Mark Plati and his Magnatone Super Fifty-Nine. Currently on tour with The David Bowie Celebration Tour in Australia and New Zealand. Thank you Mark…
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Magnatone welcomes Boston Guitar as our newest dealer with special thanks to Johnny A for the introduction. Boston’s best music store with Magnificent Magnatone. Shop Magnatone:…
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Brad Whitford added a Magnatone Super Fifty-Nine M-80 head along side his 3 Monkeys head @ Aerosmith residency in Las Vegas, NV 2019.
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Updated: Apr 24, 2019 ZZ Top just kicked off a multi-city tour, bringing their hard driving blend of blues and southern rock to cities around the…
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Jason Isbell added more ‘Tone, Magnatone that is, to his amp selection for this upcoming tour with the new Super Fifteen 1×12” 15 watt EL-84 tube…
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Jason Isbell and his Magnatone Twilighter amp sits in with Widespread Panic. Especially in the company of John Bell and Jimmy Herring and David Schools Of…
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Billy Gibbons sat down with recently inducted Magnificent Magnatone Dealer, Sweetwater, to talk about Magnatone Amps and why he loves them. Check out the video here:…
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Magnatone thanks Jeff King (Guitarist with Reba McEntire) for playing the Magnatone M-80 Head and 2×12 speaker cabinet at the ACMA Awards in Las Vegas last…
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Magnatone will be at Music Show Milano! This international music event will take place in Italy November 23-24 2019. For more about the show check out…
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Eric Clapton announced the lineup for this year’s Crossroads Guitar Festival. The concert will benefit the Crossroads Center Antigua and will take place at the American…
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At the Beacon Theatre, on March 7th 2019, Love Rocks NYC truly rocked, raising $2.3 million dollars at their annual benefit concert. Check out their concert…
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Magnatone is proud to welcome Sweetwater Music as a Magnificent Magnatone retailer. Thank you also to Nick Bowcott and Billy Gibbons for this wonderful introduction. Check…
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Magnatone had a great time jamming at NAMM. If you didn’t attend this year’s NAMM show in California, hear and see the Magnatone exhibit up till…
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Magnatone thanks Guitar Player Magazine for their recent review of our new Super Fifteen amp. Available as head or combo. All tube, 15 watts, Hand Wired…
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Magnatone amps were humbled to be played on stage by so many wonderful guitar players, especially Billy Gibbons with his Magnatone Super Fifty-Nine Model M-80, and…
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Magnatone welcomes Peach Guitars as a Magnificent Magnatone dealer in England! Check out their selection here: https://goo.gl/ooTHQm Also check out this video to see Peach Guitar’s…
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“A Star is Born” takes home the Oscar for its song “Shallow”, meaning that “Shallow” has swept the title for best original song across the Grammys,…
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Magnatone artists Jason Isbell and Lukas Nelson are both being honored at the Americana 17th Annual Honors! Magnificent Magnatone is honored and proud! For more details…
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Magnatone celebrates Alejandro Escovedo being awarded the Townes Van Zandt award on Feb. 27, 2019 at the Austin Music Awards.
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Magnatone currently on tour with The David Bowie Celebration Tour 2019. Check out Charlie Sexton and Mark Plati playing their Super Fifty-Nine combos. More about the…
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“A Star is Born” won the Grammy Award “Best Song Written For Visual Media”, for the song “Shallow” at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards.
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Magnatone supports great charity concerts like this. Please mark your calendar and attend the show of stars for a great cause. For more information visit the…
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Thank you Vintage Guitar Magazine for the review of the new Super Fifteen amp. Check out what tVintage Guitar has to say on the Super Fifteen…
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“A Star is Born” was awarded the Golden Globe for Best Original Song. You can listen to the award winning song, “Shallow” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bo_efYhYU2A
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Alejandro Escovedo on tour with Don Antonio in 2019; powered by the Magnatone Panoramic Stereo 2×10” and Varsity Reverb 1×12” Amps. For tour dates and more…
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Willie Nelson, Lukas Nelson, Mickey Rafael, and Billy Gibbons ring in the new year at Austin City Limits playing the Magnatone Twilighter Stereo 2×12”, Panoramic Stereo…
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Gary Rossington from the legendary Lynard Skynyrd band plays amps from the legendary brand: Magnatone! Watch and listen to his rig run down thanks to Premier…
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Magnatone is proud to say we are now available at Lark Guitars. Check out their selection of Magnatone Amps here: https://larkguitars.com/collections/amplifiers-magnatone
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“Americana has racked up plenty of buzz, chart success and accolades lately, but there’s one thing the genre’s stewards believe its fast-rising artists could use a…
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“According to Box Office Mojo, A Star is Born has made over $253 million globally. The film dropped -26% domestically this weekend for a $14.1 million…
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Lukas Nelson talks about the soundtrack to A Star Is Born and his guitar plugged straight into his Magnatone amps: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXFmxxNE6-0&feature=youtu.be
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Charlie Sexton and his Magnatone Varsity. Check out tour dates to hear him with Bob Dylan and band. USA tour begins Oct. 4th. For tour dates…
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Alejandro Escovedo took his Magnatone to the stage during CBS’s Saturday Sessions- watch the performance and hear the Magnatone here: https://www.cbsnews.com/video/saturday-sessions-alejandro-escovedo-performs-sonica-usa/ Learn more about Alejandro Escovedo…
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Magnatone artists Jason Isbell and Lukas Nelson were recently featured in Rolling Stone Magazine. Magnatone Amplifiers are proud to join the band in this exciting new revival…
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At the Desert Trip Music Festival in 2016, Bradley Cooper asked Lukas Nelson to get involved with the film. Lukas obliged, and collaborated with Lady Gaga…
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Magnatone supports Family Farmers and Farm Aid 2018. https://www.farmaid.org/festival/about-the-festival/
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Bradley Cooper says of Jason Isbell’s contribution, “The song Jason Isbell wrote for Jackson became the staple, the sword with which a lot of the music spawned from…
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Magnatone celebrates Aretha Franklin as we all feel the loss of her today. She brings humanity to us all through her music, lyrics and shows the…
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Check out the Magnatone Newsletter: True Dimensional News to see the highlights
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The new tour starts October 13th and runs through November 18 with stops in New York, Atlanta, and St. Louis just to name a few.
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Magnatone is happy to “see and hear” Colin Hays playing two Twilighter Stereo 2×12” amps in the Ringo Starr “All Star Band”!
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BECKTONE Jeff Beck with Magnatones Super Fifty-Nine Click here to view the Super Fifty-Nine
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A Magnatone amp over his right shoulder behind him.
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Click here to check out Thomann International
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“I’m sitting next to what might be my new favorite amplifier. This is a Magnatone Panoramic Stereo, its a 2×10 amplifier 24watts, and whats really cool…
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Lukas Nelson at Jazz Fest 2018 and his Magnatone amps. Jazzing it up!
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The New M-15 and M-80 Magnatone models passed the “Billy Gibbons Tone Test” in his home studio and will be on their upcoming ZZ Top tour…
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Special thanks to Elwood Francis, longtime guitar tech with Billy Gibbons. First production run begins shipping next week. Click here to check out the NEW Super…
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Magnatone makes great vibes in Japan and give a listen to this magnate player. “I enjoyed the exquisite tone” – Takashi Furukawa
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Lukas Nelson played Stagecoach Festival in California last weekend. Magnatone in full power. Photos by: Brian Hager
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16 stacks of Magnatone on Billy’s side of stage and another16 stacks on Dusty’s side. 16 tons of Magnatone coming your way Las Vegas
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All artist are welcome to play the provided Magnatone amps and if you’re interested in buying one, ask and we will offer a special price from…
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Edward Raymond “Eddie” Cochran (October 3, 1938 – April 17, 1960) was an American musician. Cochran’s rockabilly songs, such as “Twenty Flight Rock”, “Summertime Blues”, “C’mon…
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If you’re at The Frankfurt Music Messe, stop by and plug into their Magnatone Amps.
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15 Watts with two EL-84 tubes Click here to view the New M-15
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Classic British crunch meets American ingenuity. The Super Fifty-Nine brings together the best of two continents into a hand-wired amp like no other. Complete with (2)…
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Magnatone Amplifiers is proud to be a sponsor of The Holy Grail Guitar Show in Berlin, Germany. Click here to view The Holy Grail Guitar Show
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Easter Egg colored ZZ Top Blackline.
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This guitar and amp have been across the seas various continents for 3-4 years straight. They have never let me down or broken down. Who can…
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Click here to view the Paradox Official Trailer
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Magnatone gives thanks!
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Two Single V 4×10 Magnatone amps are on their way. Guess who’s playing them? Hint: Billy Gibbons is playing at this show bu his is playing…
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Check out Muscle Shoals legend Kelvin Holly and his Magnatone Twilighter at a sound check in St. Louis. Kelvin’s played with R&B royalty all his life.…
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Only 80 units will be made. Each with hand-engraved and numbered gold-plated plaque, and certificate of authenticity. Our second special edition, 80th Anniversary amp is a highly collectible version of the one…
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We’re kicking off our 80th anniversary year with the best of two iconic Magnatone models combined into one super versatile tone machine. You know the Super…
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The Magnatone with the British accent now packs its EL-84 tubes and 15-watts of power into a compact 1×12 combo. OR, a head with matching 1×12…
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Magnatone Custom 280 One of the era’s most distinctive mp designs, Magnatones featured multi-speaker arrays and a unique “true vibrato” circuit – a potent warble heard…
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Thank you Guitar Player Magazine for declaring “Magnatone as most noteworthy amp company comeback of 2017”!
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Thank you Premier Guitar Magazine for this demo at 2017 Summer NAMM. Click here for the demo.
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Magnatone thanks reverb.com for this wonderful demo and review of our Panoramic Stereo! Check it out please. https://reverb.com/news/video-magnatone-panoramic-stereo-amp-demo
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Magnatone thanks Harmony Central for this in-depth product review of our Panoramic Stereo amp. http://www.harmonycentral.com/expert-reviews/magnatone-panoramic-stereo-all-tube-combo-amplifier
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Magnatone supports all those firefighters and the folks that survived the fires of Northern California. Let’s all “Band Together” and donate please! https://www.bandtogetherbayarea.org/
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Magnatone salutes our veterans, service members and their loved ones at this great evening of music tomorrow night in New York City. Billy Gibbons will be…
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Kid Rock playing his Magnatone Super Fifty-Nine Mk. 2. 1×12”, EL-34 tubes, 45 Watts. Made in USA. Hear it now on his “Greatest Tour On Earth”…
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Thank you Vintage Guitar Magazine for giving our Varsity Reverb a good listen. Read please and available now via their December 2017 monthly magazine (printed on…
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Neil Young 2017 Farm Aid with Lukas Nelson and Family.
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Great article about Jeff Beck and his equipment in this Japanese magazine and love to see it translated but till then, the photos and his new…
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Jason Isbell, during sound check at the magnificent Peabody Opera House, talks about performing, using combo guitar amps, and how he was introduced to Magnatone amplifiers…
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Magnatone is proud to have joined the Music Zoo for two days at the Gold Coast Guitar Show, celebrating unique, custom guitars and other top gear.…
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You read it right. The roots of Magnatone go back to 1938. And ever since, the brand has played a major role in American music history.…
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Nobody knows more about what goes into every Magnatone Varsity Reverb than Dave. Check out the latest from Dave Ryan as he puts one through its…
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Our friends at HEC-TV have produced the perfect video for sharing the vision behind the relaunch of this legendary brand. See how the people and places…
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While David’s taking his Magnatone Varsity Reverb on the road, we’re revising today’s perfect gigging amp with yesterday’s look — it’s back to the vintage brown…
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Alejandro’s latest release, “Burn Something Beautiful,” was produced by REM legend Peter Buck. Peter played on the album as well. Alejandro reports that almost every guitar…
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Memphis. Sun Records. And the birth of Rock and Roll. This is where it all began: Elvis was the voice, and Scotty Moore was the rhythm…
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A Star is Born is reborn. It’s returning to the big screen. Starring Lady Gaga. Bradley Cooper. And three Magnatone amps: the Stereo Twilighter, The Panoramic,…
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Meet Dave Ryan, who builds by hand the Magnatone amps you see on stage with legendary players from Jeff Beck to Billy Gibbons. He knows Magnatone…
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Meet legendary Neil Young guitar tech Larry Cragg. His famous ears were instrumental in helping us relaunch this important brand. Hear for yourself why he is…
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See photos from the Magnatone booth and NAMM – the home of the tone in Anaheim this past January. Join us next year!
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Obeid Kahn is known throughout the industry as an icon of amp engineering and design. Meet one of the main men behind Magnatone’s True Dimensional Sound.
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French magazine, Guitar Part, tried the Panoramic and found it “touched by grace.” Vinceman writes of the “clarity and crunch” that would make any vintage fan…
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How do you upgrade two amps that are already among the best in the world? Check out the latest from our Traditional Collection’s Varsity Reverb, and…
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“The Super Fifty-Nine MK II is a tremendous amplifier.” So says Guitar Player magazine, who put it through its paces for their December issue. We’re pleased…
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We are thrilled to announce that Magnatone is featured in the illustrious Music Trades Magazine. Read about our history and learn the story of our rebirth.…
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Billy asked us to realize his vision for a Mardi Gras Magnatone. So we did. And just as no other amp sounds like a Magnatone ,…
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Ricky Tillo is quickly becoming a regular on stage supporting the most high-energy artists out there today. He uses a Magnatone Twilighter to bring his tone…
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Look for Magnatone on stage with Jeff Beck as he starts 2017 with a new Japan tour, including nine dates that take him from Yokohama to…
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Classic names in rock, and the classic name in amps, recently came together at the inaugural Desert Trip Festival in Indio, California. Sharing a landscape with…
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September is Buddy Holly’s Birthday Month — and Magnatone is celebrating with special offers for valuable customers like you. Beginning September 7th, drop into your nearby Magnatone dealer…
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Make’n Music: The Guitar Shop Since 1973 the team at Make’n Music has been outfitting the residents of Chicago with everything they need to rock ‘n…
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Last January we talked with ToneQuest Report about Magnatone past, present, and future. The result is an excellent profile of the history of Magnatone and a comprehensive review…
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The 4 bridgeable inputs and 2 volumes, bright and normal, provide wide tonal versatility. The master volume and classic British 4 band tone stack deliver classic…
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Clothed in the vintage brown and gold cosmetic, the Panoramic Stereo brings the Magnatone stereo experience to a smaller, more convenient size. Two 10” speakers are…
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Award-winning Americana artist and guitar master Jason Isbell is known for having a great tone in addition to his signature songwriting and lead guitar work. Jason…
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Billy Gibbons is hitting the road with his band the BFGs in support of his new album Perfectamundo, and Magnatone is coming along for the ride!…
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Vintage Guitar is giving away a Varsity Reverb! By voting for what has inspired you the most, you are automatically have the chance to win. Click…
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Mixdown had great things to say about the Twilighter 112 Combo. Read the full review here or check it out below.
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The Varsity Reverb is the latest addition to the Studio Collection, which offers vintage American tones with enhanced power and versatility for the modern player. The…
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The concept is simple. But don’t confuse “simple” with “easy.” Amps this good are born of ideas this straightforward: tubes, solder, and point-to-point hand wiring, meticulously…
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The quality of a protective cover should be in direct proportion with the quality of whatever you’re covering. And the quality of Magnatone amps — painstakingly,…
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Lukas Nelson and his band the Promise of the Real make some of the finest American music around. And what better band could there be to…
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The great reviews for the Stereo Twilighter keep rolling in! Keith Baumann from Downbeat Magazine took the amp for a test run and had this to…
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Jeff Beck has recently added our own Super Fifty-Nine to his live rig, and we have some great photos from his recent show in St. Louis…
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We are happy to announce that industry veteran Fred Coyner has taken on the position of Sales Director for Magnatone. Many USA and International music dealers…
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News of our commitment to tone has spread! We are pleased to report that the Stereo Twilighter is featured in the May 2015 issue of Gitarre…
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The fine people behind Guitarist put together a great video demo, showcasing both the Super Fifty-Nine and Stereo Twilighter. They had this to say about the amps:…
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Vintage Guitar Magazine had some great things to say about the Magnatone Varsity Reverb! See below for the full text of the review, or check out…
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This year marked Magnatone’s third trip to the winter NAMM Show in Anaheim, and once again the booth was graced by some top notch players. Check…
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The folks at Reverb.com caught up with us at the Magnatone booth at this year’s NAMM show and put together this video walking through the new…
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Art Thompson from Guitar Player sat down with the Stereo Twilighter and put it through its paces. After going through the amp inside and out, he…
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Guitarist put together a nice write-up about the history of Magnatone, as well as some information about the Magnatone amps being made today. Featuring some great…
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Recently the folks at Music Radar put together a review of the Stereo Twilighter. After putting the amp through its paces, they came to this conclusion:…
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Dave Hinson reviews the Stereo Twilighter for Harmony Central at Winter NAMM 2014
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The folks at Premier Guitar published a great review of the Super Fifty-Nine. Here’s some of what they had to say: “From glistening clean tones to…
Read ArticleMalibu Magazine catches up for some Q&A with Billy Gibbons. A great shout out to Magnatone and Billy reveals his executive level aspirations. Check out the…
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Pegi Young and the Survivors Live at FARMAID 2013. Featuring Neil Youngand Kelvin Holly playing through Magnatone Twilighters. The Survivors include Phil Jones on drums, Rick…
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Check out what Vintage Guitar has to say about the Magnatone Twilighter! Read the full text below!
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Vintage Guitar wrote a great review of the Twilighter in their August issue. In it, Michael Dregni talked about the rebirth of Magnatone and highlighted the…
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Music Radar stopped by the NAMM booth to talk with Ted about the relaunch of Magnatone. Read the Full Post on Music Radar’s Site
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THE MAG IS BACK Magnatone, a legendary brand from the past, is staging a comeback, re-launching at NAMM this week after laying dormant for more than…
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