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Vintage Magnatone Custom 280 30W 2x12 Tube Combo Amp - 1962

  • Vintage Magnatone Custom 280 30W 2x12 Tube Combo Amp - 1962
  • Vintage Magnatone Custom 280 30W 2x12 Tube Combo Amp - 1962
  • Vintage Magnatone Custom 280 30W 2x12 Tube Combo Amp - 1962
  • Vintage Magnatone Custom 280 30W 2x12 Tube Combo Amp - 1962
  • Vintage Magnatone Custom 280 30W 2x12 Tube Combo Amp - 1962
  • Vintage Magnatone Custom 280 30W 2x12 Tube Combo Amp - 1962
  • Vintage Magnatone Custom 280 30W 2x12 Tube Combo Amp - 1962
  • Vintage Magnatone Custom 280 30W 2x12 Tube Combo Amp - 1962
  • Vintage Magnatone Custom 280 30W 2x12 Tube Combo Amp - 1962
  • Vintage Magnatone Custom 280 30W 2x12 Tube Combo Amp - 1962
  • Vintage Magnatone Custom 280 30W 2x12 Tube Combo Amp - 1962
  • Vintage Magnatone Custom 280 30W 2x12 Tube Combo Amp - 1962
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Description

A vintage 1962 Magnatone Custom 280 tube combo amp. The grill cloth has been replaced, but the amp is otherwise clean and original where it counts. Sometimes referred to as the "Buddy Holly Amp", the 280 is a true stereo combo with authentic pitch-shifting vibrato. The stereo vibrato effect creates an incredibly wide tone that must be heard to be believed. This amp was produced in 1962 and, given its original black tolex, it is likely one of the last 280s produced under the Magnatone name. It has been cleaned and tested. It is fully functional and sounds fantastic. Includes original footswitch.

Overview
-Power Output: approximately 30 watts
-Tubes: 5U4, 6973 (4), 12BH7, 6CG7, (3), 12AX7 (2)
-Controls: Loudness, Treble, Bass ' Loudness, Treble, Bass ' Intensity, Speed, Remote Select, Vibrato Select, Speaker Control
-Dimensions: 26.5'' x 21.5'' x 9.5''
-Weight: 55 lbs

Cosmetics (see phtotos)
-original tolex
-replacement grillcloth
-original handle

Electronics
-original speakers: 2-12" Oxford 12L5 Alnico, 2-5" Utah Alnico
-original transformers
-replacement grounded power cord