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1957 Magnatone Custom 280 Guitar Amplifier, Stereo, Vibrato, 1st Year, Original
Estimated price for orientation: 1 999 $
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Description Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Number of Channels: 2 Impedance (ohms): 8 Ohms Brand: Magnatone Type: Electric Guitar Amplifier Amplifier Type: Combo MPN: Does Not Apply Amplifier Technology: Vacuum Tube Country/Region of Manufacture: United States Model: Custom 280 Suitable For: Performance UPC: Does not apply
Magnatone's top of the line amplifier of the late 1950's was the true stereo output amplifier called the Custom 280. Shortly after Magna changed ownership in early 1957, development of a new line of bigger, more powerful amplifiers got under way. Principal engineers contributing to the design included Jack Bartholomew and Don Bonham. Bonham's Stereo F.M.Vibrato design was an integral part of the circuit, and became a centerpiece to the 280's advertising and marketing. Production for these amplifiers began in mid-1957 at the Inglewood facility. Sometime in 1959, some slight circuit changes and tube substitutions lead Magna to change the model name from the 280 to the 280A. The amp has two speaker pairs (Model 4065), each having its own dedicated output transformer and pair of push pull power tubes. The 280 comes with two input channels each with "volume", "treble", and "bass" controls in a Baxandall tone stack arrangement. The inputs are mixed through the magnificent Stereo F.M.Vibrato. Magnatone described the 280 as being designed for accordion, string bass, bass guitar, Spanish guitar, and steel guitar. 280s came with two jacks for remote speakers. Remote speakers were available as 1x12" open back cabinets with the same trim motif as the amplifier. This 1957 Magnatone Custom 280 Guitar Amplifier is being sold as used and comes to you in VG condition for its age. This unit has outer wear including corner, side and edge dings/wear that expose the cabinet below, a replaced handle, and some staining on the faceplate. The front of the amp is in good shape with no tears on the grill cloth, a clean logo plate, both viceroys, and casters. All are pictured. As far as we know the chassis parts, speakers and transformers are all original to this amp. The plug was replaced with a three prong plug. All controls works as they should. Chassis pictures on request. There is no footswitch with this listing. You will receive this item well-packed but without its original packaging and paperwork. Please contact this seller for additional information. Returns are very limited (damaged or erroneous in its description). Please ask all questions before bidding as your satisfaction is important to me before you purchase. Customer 100% satisfaction is our one and only goal. Here on eBay, the only way to show that to our customers is via our feedback. If for some reason you are not 100% satisfied, please do not leave negative or neutral feedback. Give us a chance to fix or resolve any problem you may have with your transaction. We want to earn every single positive feedback because we don't plan to work with you only once, we want you to come back. Conversely, the Seller reserves the right to refuse bids from folks with recent negative feedback or less than 5 transactions on eBay. PayPal preferred and all payments need to clear before shipping. Insurance included with shipping. Buyer is responsible for any and all local taxes or custom duties with this purchase. Most importantly, thank you for looking! 1957 Magnatone Custom 280 Guitar Amplifier Features: Years 1957-1962 Series Custom 200 Series Channels two No. Tubes 12 Power 4x 6CZ5 (260) Power 4x 6973 (260A) Power Bias fixed bias Preamp 2x 12AX7 Vibrato 6CG7, (1/2) 12AX7 (260) Vibrato 6CG7, 12BH7 (260A) Phase Inverter 2x 12AX7 Speaker 2x Oxford 12L5N 12" Speaker 2x 5" or 2x 5x7" Rectifier 5U4GB Output 50 watts peak Weight 48 lbs.
Description
| Condition: | Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition | Number of Channels: | 2 |
| Impedance (ohms): | 8 Ohms | Brand: | Magnatone |
| Type: | Electric Guitar Amplifier | Amplifier Type: | Combo |
| MPN: | Does Not Apply | Amplifier Technology: | Vacuum Tube |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: | United States | Model: | Custom 280 |
| Suitable For: | Performance | UPC: | Does not apply |
Magnatone's top of the line amplifier of the late 1950's was the true stereo output amplifier called the Custom 280. Shortly after Magna changed ownership in early 1957, development of a new line of bigger, more powerful amplifiers got under way. Principal engineers contributing to the design included Jack Bartholomew and Don Bonham. Bonham's Stereo F.M.Vibrato design was an integral part of the circuit, and became a centerpiece to the 280's advertising and marketing. Production for these amplifiers began in mid-1957 at the Inglewood facility. Sometime in 1959, some slight circuit changes and tube substitutions lead Magna to change the model name from the 280 to the 280A. The amp has two speaker pairs (Model 4065), each having its own dedicated output transformer and pair of push pull power tubes. The 280 comes with two input channels each with "volume", "treble", and "bass" controls in a Baxandall tone stack arrangement. The inputs are mixed through the magnificent Stereo F.M.Vibrato. Magnatone described the 280 as being designed for accordion, string bass, bass guitar, Spanish guitar, and steel guitar. 280s came with two jacks for remote speakers. Remote speakers were available as 1x12" open back cabinets with the same trim motif as the amplifier. This 1957 Magnatone Custom 280 Guitar Amplifier is being sold as used and comes to you in VG condition for its age. This unit has outer wear including corner, side and edge dings/wear that expose the cabinet below, a replaced handle, and some staining on the faceplate. The front of the amp is in good shape with no tears on the grill cloth, a clean logo plate, both viceroys, and casters. All are pictured. As far as we know the chassis parts, speakers and transformers are all original to this amp. The plug was replaced with a three prong plug. All controls works as they should. Chassis pictures on request. There is no footswitch with this listing. You will receive this item well-packed but without its original packaging and paperwork. Please contact this seller for additional information. Returns are very limited (damaged or erroneous in its description). Please ask all questions before bidding as your satisfaction is important to me before you purchase. Customer 100% satisfaction is our one and only goal. Here on eBay, the only way to show that to our customers is via our feedback. If for some reason you are not 100% satisfied, please do not leave negative or neutral feedback. Give us a chance to fix or resolve any problem you may have with your transaction. We want to earn every single positive feedback because we don't plan to work with you only once, we want you to come back. Conversely, the Seller reserves the right to refuse bids from folks with recent negative feedback or less than 5 transactions on eBay. PayPal preferred and all payments need to clear before shipping. Insurance included with shipping. Buyer is responsible for any and all local taxes or custom duties with this purchase. Most importantly, thank you for looking! 1957 Magnatone Custom 280 Guitar Amplifier Features: Years 1957-1962 Series Custom 200 Series Channels two No. Tubes 12 Power 4x 6CZ5 (260) Power 4x 6973 (260A) Power Bias fixed bias Preamp 2x 12AX7 Vibrato 6CG7, (1/2) 12AX7 (260) Vibrato 6CG7, 12BH7 (260A) Phase Inverter 2x 12AX7 Speaker 2x Oxford 12L5N 12" Speaker 2x 5" or 2x 5x7" Rectifier 5U4GB Output 50 watts peak Weight 48 lbs.