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January 18, 2024

Magnatone Introduces the Baby M-80

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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January 21, 2022

Introducing the Starlite!

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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July 9, 2021

FiLo- First in Last Out

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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July 2, 2021

Love Rocks NYC Thrusday

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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May 5, 2021

Swamp-A-Thon 2021

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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April 27, 2021

The Musician Behind the Actor

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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April 21, 2021

Desert High

Tune in tonight to see and hear BFG's new music video featuring the Magnatone Super Fifteen.

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March 31, 2021

Back In Concert- Live

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…

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March 18, 2021

Hunter and the Dog Star!

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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January 29, 2021

Super Fifteen Winner!

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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December 16, 2020

Saint Louis Blues Christmas!

"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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November 10, 2020

Magnatone on stage with Guitar Legends

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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September 26, 2020

Magnatone at Farm Aid!

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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September 1, 2020

Mag Swag Now Available!

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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May 11, 2020

Magnatone in Spotlight

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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May 9, 2020

Dion recruits ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons

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/

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March 5, 2020

ZZ Top and Howard Stern

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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February 23, 2020

Brandi Carlile knows tone!

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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February 17, 2020

Concert to Honor Peter Green

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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February 8, 2020

The Tone Factory with Magnatone

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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January 27, 2020

Super Fifteen in Gold

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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January 6, 2020

Magnatone is hiring!

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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November 10, 2019

VetsAid is here!

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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October 11, 2019

Brad Whitford in Las Vegas

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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October 11, 2019

Big Thief performs with Magnatone

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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October 9, 2019

Magnatone at Exit 111

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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October 8, 2019

Magnatone at Shoals Fest

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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September 23, 2019

Jeff Beck at Eric Clapton’s Crossroads

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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August 28, 2019

Magnatone in Magnet Magazine

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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July 22, 2019

AMP SHOOTOUT!

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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June 22, 2019

Sweetwater Gearfest 2019!

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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June 17, 2019

Jeff Beck Solos

"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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May 31, 2019

MAGNATONE ECHOES IN THE CANYON

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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May 28, 2019

THE MUSIC ZOO MOVES

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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May 13, 2019

ZZ TOP BACKLINE

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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April 29, 2019

MAGNATONE AT BOSTON GUITARS!

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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April 12, 2019

BILLY GIBBONS TALKS MAGANATONE!

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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April 2, 2019

MAGNATONE AT MILANO

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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March 21, 2019

LOVE ROCKS NYC WRAP UP

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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March 19, 2019

MAGNATONE WELCOMES SWEETWATER

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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March 4, 2019

MAGNATONE WELCOMES PEACH GUITARS

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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February 25, 2019

“A STAR IS BORN”

“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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February 6, 2019

MAGNATONE AT LOVE ROCKS NYC

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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October 29, 2018

“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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April 17, 2018

EDDIE COCHRAN DIED ON THIS DAY IN 1960

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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November 30, 2017

BAND TOGETHER 2

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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November 27, 2017

AMERICA SALUTES YOU

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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November 19, 2017

KID ROCK

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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September 12, 2017

JASON ISBELL TALKS GUITAR AMPS

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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July 7, 2017

MAGNATONE IS TURNING 80

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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March 13, 2017

DAVE BUILDS MAGNATONE.

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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March 13, 2017

LARRY LOVES MAGNATONE.

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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March 13, 2017

OBEID DESIGNS MAGNATONE.

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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February 4, 2017

MAGNATONE HISTORY

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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November 8, 2016

JOINING JEFF IN JAPAN

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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September 2, 2016

HAPPY 80TH BIRTHDAY BUDDY HOLLY

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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June 18, 2015

THAT ELUSIVE SOUND OF SIMPLICITY.

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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February 4, 2015

MAGNATONE AT NAMM 2015

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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January 22, 2013

MAGNATONE RELAUNCHED

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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