Magnatone 1967 Varsity Deluxe Model 108 Vintage Tube Amp

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The Magnatone Varsity Deluxe Model 108 is a 5-watt, single-ended 6V6 amp running through an 8" Jensen speaker. Magnatone built amplifiers in Inglewood, California and is best known for its pitch-vibrato circuits, but the smaller student and practice models like the Model 108 have earned their own following among players seeking affordable, all-original vintage tone. Dating to 1967 by internal codes, this amp sits at the tail end of Magnatone's original production run — the company was sold and effectively ceased meaningful production shortly after. A 1967 small Magnatone in this condition, with original cabinet, chassis, baffle, knobs, cone, and transformers, is increasingly hard to find intact.

The output transformer is a Thordarson/Magna Electronics T-54464, the power transformer is a Schumacher dated to the 7th week of 1967, and the Jensen speaker carries a date code of 701 — first week of 1967. All transformers and the speaker are original to the amp.

The cabinet is original light brown vinyl over plywood with no reported repairs or changes, and we rate it excellent. The grille is original basketweave in very good condition. The baffle is original plywood, also excellent. The chassis is original metal, excellent, with no modifications. Knobs are original. The handle has been replaced — it is not original. Current tubes are TAD 6V6, TAD 5Y3, and a Genalex ECC83. The power cable has been updated to a grounded three-prong. Filter cap status is unknown. No reverb, no tremolo. No cover, no documentation, no accessories included.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Date: 1967
• Where Is Date Noted?: codes
• Weight: 14lbs 13.5oz
• Dimensions: 16-3/4" w x 13-3/8" h x 9" d
• Watts: 5 watts
• Case/Cover?: no
• Covering Material: vinyl
• Covering Color: light brown
• Covering Original?: yes
• Cabinet Material: plywood
• Cabinet Condition: very good
• Cabinet Repairs/Changes: none
• Cabinet Original?: yes
• Grille Style: basket weave
• Grille Condition: very good
• Grille Original?: yes
• Baffle Material: plywood
• Baffle Condition: excellent
• Baffle Original?: yes
• Baffle Repairs/Changes: none
• Chassis Material: metal
• Chassis Condition: very good
• Chassis Original?: yes
• Chassis Repairs/Changes: none
• Knobs Original?: yes
• Handle Material: leather
• Handle Original?: no
• Speaker 1 Brand: Jensen
• Speaker 1 Original?: yes
• Speaker 1 Size: 8"
• Speaker 1 Manufacturer Code: 220
• Speaker 1 Date Code: 701
• Speaker 1 Cone Code: 30803
• Speaker 1 Cone Original?: yes
• Speaker 1 Condition: excellent
• Power Transformer Manufacturer: Schumacher
• Power Transformer Manufacturer Code: 606
• Power Transformer Date Code: 707
• Power Transformer Original?: yes
• Output Transformer Manufacturer: Thorardson / Magna Electronics
• Output Transformer Model Number: T-54464
• Output Transformer Original?: yes
• Reverb Onboard: no
• Tremolo Or Vibrato Onboard: no
• Pedal Included?: no
• Rectifier Tube: 5Y3
• Rectifier Tube Brand: TAD
• Power Tubes: 6V6
• Power Tube Brand: TAD
• Preamp Tubes: ECC83
• Preamp Tube Brand: Genalex
• Potentiometers Original?: yes
• Filter Caps: ?
• Internal Repairs: none
• Power Cable: grounded
• Accessories Included: none
• Documentation: none
  

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