Magnatone Adds the Kingston to the Traditional Collection at 2026 NAMM Show

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 boutique amp hand-built and made in the USA that’s destined to become the premiere go-to workhorse amp for the stage or studio.

It delivers that classic and familiar American amp tone, with the legendary Magnatone voice. The Kingston was designed without compromise, offering the tone and character that cements its place among amp royalty.

Designed to be the classic studio and small-gig amp, the Kingston delivers plenty of power for live club performances while also being perfect for recording sessions and home use. Its clean, responsive voice gives players that sought-after creamy yet bouncy tone that stays clear, articulate and musical across all volume spectrums.

The Kingston was developed through a collaboration with Obeid Khan, Magnatone’s Chief Engineer, and Larry Cragg, longtime guitar technician for Neil Young, to be a tonally vintage vibe amplifier in a compact size, but with a big sound pros can rely on.

Larry Cragg says, “The Kingston takes your amp from the bedroom to the stage.”

The Kingston features High and Low sensitivity 1/4” inputs, a simple configuration of Volume, Treble, Bass, and Reverb controls, with Accutronics Digi-Log spring-style reverb.

Powered by two 12AX7 preamp tubes and two 6V6 power tubes, the Kingston produces 12 watts of push-pull output through a Magnatone Custom 12” ceramic magnet speaker.

Additional features include footswitchable reverb on/off, an external speaker output, and a 1/4” line out for expanded stage and studio flexibility.

As with all Magnatone amps, the Kingston is hand-wired and made in the USA. It’s finished in Magnatone’s Traditional Collection cosmetics and available in 100% cotton Traditional Brown, Camel, Dark Green, and Traditional Black covering.

Ted Kornblum, President & CEO of Magnatone, says, “The Kingston fills the perfect niche for players who want a truly classic American sound that’s reliable, rugged and ready to take anywhere.”

The Magnatone Kingston carries a MAP of $2,349 and is available through authorized Magnatone dealers. To learn more or to find a dealer near you, visit www.magnatoneusa.com. NAMM attendees can stop by Booth #5237 in Hall D for additional information during The NAMM Show.