{"product_id":"magnatone-1967-varsity-deluxe-model-108-vintage-tube-amp","title":"Magnatone 1967 Varsity Deluxe Model 108 Vintage Tube Amp","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo sales tax for US customers outside California.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Magnatone Varsity Deluxe Model 108 is a 5-watt, single-ended 6V6 amp running through an 8\" Jensen speaker.  The amp produces warm, compressed, harmonically rich breakup at modest volumes. The sag from the 5Y3 rectifier tube adds touch sensitivity and bloom. This is the kind of amp that sounds best cranked in a small room or recorded close with a mic. This example is in excellent condition throughout with the only change from original being a grounded power cable and a replacement handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMagnatone 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, vintage tone. Dating to 1967, this amp sits at the 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cabinet is original light brown vinyl over plywood with no reported repairs or changes, and we rate it excellent. The grille is 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.  The handle brackets were rivited on to these amps, so I drilled two of the out to sneak the new handle on.  I used two wood screws to return the mounts. Current tubes are TAD 6V6, TAD 5Y3, and a Genalex ECC83 - they were all tested. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"product-spec-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eDate: 1967\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eWhere Is Date Noted?: codes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eWeight: 14lbs 13.5oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eDimensions: 16-3\/4\" w x 13-3\/8\" h x 9\" d\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eWatts: 5 watts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCase\/Cover?: no\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCovering Material: vinyl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCovering Color: light brown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCovering Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCabinet Material: plywood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCabinet Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCabinet Repairs\/Changes: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCabinet Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eGrille Style: basket weave\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eGrille Condition: very good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eGrille Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBaffle Material: plywood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBaffle Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBaffle Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBaffle Repairs\/Changes: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eChassis Material: metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eChassis Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eChassis Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eChassis Repairs\/Changes: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eKnobs Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eHandle Material: leather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eHandle Original?: no\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSpeaker 1 Brand: Jensen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSpeaker 1 Size: 8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSpeaker 1 Manufacturer Code: 220\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSpeaker 1 Date Code: 701\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSpeaker 1 Cone Code: 30803\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSpeaker 1 Cone Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSpeaker 1 Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePower Transformer Manufacturer: Schumacher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePower Transformer Manufacturer Code: 606\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePower Transformer Date Code: 707\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePower Transformer Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eOutput Transformer Manufacturer: Thorardson \/ Magna Electronics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eOutput Transformer Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eReverb Onboard: no\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTremolo Or Vibrato Onboard: no\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePedal Included?: no\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eRectifier Tube: 5Y3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eRectifier Tube Brand: TAD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePower Tubes: 6V6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePower Tube Brand: TAD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePreamp Tubes: ECC83\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePreamp Tube Brand: Genalex\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePotentiometers Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFilter Caps: ?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eInternal Repairs: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePower Cable: grounded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eAccessories Included: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eDocumentation: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSpeaker 1 Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eOutput Transformer Model Number: T-54464\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe sure to check out the other cool guitar related stuff on our site!\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca 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Shipments require signature on delivery, no exceptions. Less than 1% of our shipments are damaged in transit, and we are committed to making sure your item arrives safely. If there is damage, retain all packing materials intact, photograph them immediately, and send the photos to \u003ca href=\"mailto:sales@maharsvintageguitars.com\"\u003esales@maharsvintageguitars.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAmplifiers\u003c\/b\u003e: We take additional precautions to prevent common shipping damage. Depending on the amp, this may include removing tubes, pulling the chassis from the cabinet if heavy transformers present a drop risk, or removing heavy speakers that could crack baffles in transit. Reassembly is required on delivery — we label everything clearly. These measures add to shipping costs but reflect hard-won experience. \u003cb\u003eVintage amplifiers (20 years or older) are sold as-is\u003c\/b\u003e — all amps are tested in our shop upon intake and again before shipping. We cover shipping damage but cannot be responsible for the failure of vintage components in instruments that are 20 to 50-plus years old.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Magnatone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56706734522534,"sku":"AMP-1012","price":549.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0455\/7527\/4662\/files\/magnatone-1967-varsity-deluxe-model-108-vintage-tube-amp-2482608.jpg?v=1782662174","url":"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/products\/magnatone-1967-varsity-deluxe-model-108-vintage-tube-amp","provider":"Mahar's Vintage Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}