Vintage guitars for sale: Magnatone

Make / Model: Magnatone Lyric D-8Year: 1953Location of Manufacture: USAScale Length: 22 5 " Nut Width: 2 13 / 16 " Finish Color: NaturalCase: Original hard shell case included in really great shape. Condition: This D-8 is in great shape! Really one of the cleanest examples of this instrument out there! Still, it's from the 50's. The legs are all fully functional, adjust securely, and without a fight. Overall, just a fantastic example of this vintage steel guitar! All electronics have been tested... more

Aloha Music Company Magnatone Lap Steel
?? Brand: Magnatone
?? Model: Lap Steel
?? Serial No : 1530 (Very low number)
?? Body Color: Green-Gray Faux Pearloid
?? Body Size: 29?? x 8?? x 1-1 / 2??
?? Pickup: Single
?? Volume: 1
?? Tone: 1
?? Made In: Corpus Cristi, Texas
?? Model Year: 1940-1950
?? Case: Original needs repair
The guitar works, but the pots are scratchy sounding. Needs TLC cleanup. All original.... more

1965 Magnatone X-5 Zephyr! Made in the USA. Very cool White Sparkle finish on double-cut Poplar body. Maple neck, topped with a 20-fret Rosewood board with dot inlays. Tone supplied by a pair of singlecoils with volume, tone, and individual on / off slider switches. Chrome hardware, including 'lever-lock' trem. All original with no mods, breaks, or repairs. Guitar has expected play marls and the aging marks these all get, but is in overall very good condition. Ships in its original hardshell ... more

Item: 1960s Magnatone Estesy MP-1 1x12 Combo Amp
Description: You are purchasing a 1960s Magnatone Estesy MP-1 1x12 Combo Amp. A true sleeper combo loaded with reverb and tube driven vibrato. Sparkly cleans and takes drive pedals like a champ. Magnatones were an alternative to the amps of its day and grants some unique tones. Has been serviced and updated to a grounded plug. Please inquire with any questions you may have prior to purchase
Shipping: $150 00 shipping to the Lower 48 ... more

Vintage 1954 Magnatone Mark Electric Guitar pickup Shipping includes insurance See my other Vintage parts
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Vintage 1954 Magnatone Mark IV Guitar Pots, tested.... more

This vintage Magnatone Melodier lap steel guitar is a rare find for any music enthusiast. Made in the United States in the 1950s, this electric guitar is a classic piece that is sure to impress any collector. The guitar comes in its original headstock case, making it a great addition to any vintage musical instrument collection. The brand, Magnatone, is known for its high-quality and unique designs that have stood the test of time. This guitar is no exception, with its sleek and stylish look ... more

Up for sale is a RARE '57 Magnatone / Paul Bigsby-designed Mark V. Very good condition, all original, significant body checking. One of the ultra-rare carved top Mark Vs. Semi-hollow body. Plays great and sounds amazing. NB: headstock was professionally repaired, stays in tune. Currently fitted with an after-market roller bridge, original bridge included. Original hardshell case. Serious enquires only please. Shipping to be calculated once I know your location.... more

Vintage Magnatone Zephyr Guitar neck ,the clear finish has been stripped off See pictures for condition
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Circa Early 50's Magna Electronics Company Varsity Lap Steel Combo Amplifier
This Amp Is Located At IVG Sherman Oaks
In Very Good Overall Condition (Please See Photos)
Some Cosmetic Surface Wear As Shown
Tested And Fully Functional
Rare Blue Tolex Model WIth Hawaiian Motif
Original 8" Alnico Speaker
Power Cord Reinforced With Electrical Tape
Comes As Shown
Available For Local Pickup In Our Shop
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We have for sale a rare and vintage Magnatone M10 Combo Amplifier from the Mid 1960's, & referred to as a suitcase style of Magnatone amp.

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Summary

This unit is very clean. Don't let its brutalist design fool you, this Magnatone has one of most rich and beautiful tones we've ever heard. 90's Rock? Jazz? Metal? Surf ... more

1955 MAGNATONE
Pick up only in Ontario California item does not ship
This amp has been quality assured safe by a certified tech.
You will be hard pressed to find this amp any where else in this condition . Original JENSEN 16ohm speaker !! Re covered and re clothed .This classic 1955 Magnatone 115 ??Lyric?? amplifier is a true gem for electric guitar enthusiasts. With its combo design and two channels, it provides a versatile sound that's perfect for any performance or recording... more

Vintage 70's Teisco Zimgar Magnatone Framus Vox Guitar Pickup for Project. As pictured. Tested, works fine. Don't forget to check my other listings!!!
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This item is a VINTAGE MAGNATONE MARK IX ARTIST SERIES STEREO GUITAR (1959). THE GUITAR IS 100% ORIGINAL. Hard to find. This guitar has a low serial number of #M487. SEE BELOW FOR SHIPPING DETAILS BEFORE PURCHASE!
THIS LITTLE BEAUTY PLAYS GREAT! This would a great addition to any GUITAR PLAYER'S COLLECTION who loves VINTAGE GUITARS
The NECK is Maple with Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard. There is some fret wear. This neck has a ZERO NUT
It has ORIGINAL KLUSON DELUXE MACHINES ... more

Type: It is a lap steel guitar, played horizontally across the performer's lap, typically using a slide or steel bar.
Features: This particular model appears to be a "natural" finished version, lacking the common pearloid body covering seen on some other Magnatone lap steels of the era.
Pickup: Magnatone lap steels typically use a blade-style pickup with a horseshoe magnet.
Sound: The Magnatone Troubadour is known for its rich, sweet tone, making it suitable for genres like Hawaiian,... more

This is an early-to-mid 1960??s Magnatone Zephyr, model X-5, electric guitar made by Magnatone of California. It features a solid, double cutaway, poplar body, and a black finish with gold sparkles. It has two single coil pickups, a white plastic pickguard on which all of the electronics are mounted, two metal strap pins, an adjustable, unique and well designed bridge and whammy tailpiece mechanism which holds pitch and intonation well, a zero fret and a metal cover over the nut. It also has a ... more

Vintage 1950??s Magnatone Lap Steel Guitar ?? Blue Pearloid ?? Fully Tested & Working

This stunning 1951 Magnatone Lap Steel Guitar has been fully tested and works perfectly. It has had only one owner since new, making it a true collector??s piece

The original tuners were replaced with exact replica replacements for improved reliability, but the original tuners are included in the sale for authenticity

This instrument comes complete with:
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WE ACCEPT PAYPAL AND ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS
Local Pickup is also Welcome!
DESCRIPTION
Pre Owned


This listing includes:
One (1)
Vintage Magnatone Custom 280 High Fidelity Combo Guitar Tube Amplifier Just SERVICED
Please review all attached photos
and be sure to ask any questions. Thank you.


Shipping:
Shipping in the U S. is $80
(Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico pleaseemail for rates)
We ship worldwide
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Please take the time to read about this guitar amplifier and message me with any further questions: this is old and showing signs of cosmetic wear, commensurate with age. The case has a few cracks seen, and the green cabinet wrap has chipped in some places. The power cord is solid, but the sheathing on the braided wires leading to / closest to the speaker have become frail over the years and are now wrapped in electrical tape. One of the dial knobs are missing, but knob turns as it should. ... more

Magnatone Maestro Model 150 Guitar Amplifier. Quite rare
I believe this is vintage from the 1950s. I had a smaller Magnatone in the past. Cool amp
I'm not gonna get this refurbed myself. Got plenty of amps and the cost may get into a diminishing costs scenario for resale purposes. Someone wanting to refurb and use is a whole other thing
Transformer shows it Is putting out power BUT the wires coming out are shedding the material covering that insulates them so either that would have ... more

Chicago area local pickup only. Will deliver within 100 mile radius of Chicago if buy it now is paid.
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This 1957 Magnatone Mark IIIsounds and plays great. It was designed by Paul Bigsby for Magnatoneas its first solid body electric guitar. It features a blonde lacquerfinish, mahogany body, maple neck, rosewood fingerboard, a singlepickup, contoured body, and original brown alligator grain chipboardcase. The pickup is mounted on a Formica pickguard that will notshrink or crack over time. The controls are a single volume and tone The CTS pots date to the 47th week of 1955. A stamped metalbridge / ... more

Up for sale, a 1957 Magnatone Custom 213 Troubadour in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original wooden "doorstop" footswitch and full vintage tube set from the likes of Amperex and RCA. An early example of this Troubadour model, the Custom 213 is fresh back from our techs here at Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar with a clean bill of health
One of the cooler and less common mid-size Magna Electric-era Magnatone amps, the 213 boasts a single 12" alnico Oxford ... more

This vintage MAGNATONE Tube Amp from 1958 is in good condition with some light wear and tear to the edges. The handle is broken. It has been tested and sounds great! Cool Vibrato feature
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Right Side, Nickel finish, Clear Acrylic Keystone buttons, normal light vintage wear , all gears work, Original plate from a 1951 MAGNATONE Lyric double neck. Final photos are for visual reference only, this listing is for (1) tuner strip as shown. Rare Vintage part, Thanks for looking
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Polished Aluminum construction, normal light vintage wear includes two Nickel mounting screws. Original part from a 1951 MAGNATONE Lyric double neck. Final photos are for visual reference only, Original Magnatone part, Thanks for looking
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Polished Aluminum construction, normal vintage wear , threads are good??includes 4 mounting screws??original 1950s USA Magnatone part . Photo of steel Guitar is for visual reference. Only listing is for one mount, Thanks for looking.
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Stamped steel construction, nickel chrome finish, normal light vintage wear includes two black mounting screws. Original part from a 1951 MAGNATONE Lyric double neck. Final photos are for visual reference only, Original Magnatone part, Thanks for looking
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Vintage magnatone 460 amp. This belonged to Carmen Electras father if that holds any value? The amp has been completely gone through and professionally serviced. 2 new JJ 6l6 matched tubes. A complete cap job. Both original oxfords have been reconed and the 2 5x7 tweeters are blown and have been disconnected (there is no speaker cone replacement kit and very hard to find exact replacements) Everything works and functions properly. It sounds great including reverb and vibrato. The control knobs... more

Up for sale is a rare 1950s Magnatone Lap Steel Guitar, featuring its iconic green pearloid (mother-of-pearl) finish and elegant brass hardware. This USA-made lap steel is known for its smooth tone and vintage Hawaiian / blues sound
It includes the original hard shell case with blue velvet interior. All original parts appear intact ?? tuners, knobs, pickup, and cover plate
Condition: Vintage item with minor wear, small dings, and patina on metal parts. Tested and works great. Perfect for... more

1952 Magnatone Lyric D8 Double Neck Steel Guitar
Double 8 String Steel Guitar
with Case and 3 Legs for use as a Console Steel
May be Earlier than 1952 but is my closest guess
Hard to Find, especially in this Condition
Serial # 36859
Mahagany Body with Maple Necks
22-1 / 2" Scale Length "Star" Fret markers
Kluson "No Line" Tuners
with Clear Lucite Knobs all Firm and Tight
Case Handle was replaced with a High Quality
Vintage Leather Fender Tweed Amp Handle
which... more

Clear Acrylic construction, White base, normal light vintage wear , No cracks??Original plate from a 1951 MAGNATONE, Lyric double neck, for photos are for visual reference only, this listing is for acrylic plate as shown. Thanks for looking
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8 poles, Wax Potted, Wooden surround base, normal vintage wear with patina , Reads 7 00K on meter, 3 1 / 2 & 4?? lead wires, Original pickup from a 1951 MAGNATONE Lyric double neck. Final photos are for visual reference only, this listing is for (1) pickup as shown. Rare Vintage part, Thanks for looking
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Selling a vintage, 1962 Magnatone Custom 460 tube amplifier. It works great. As far as i know it is and looks all original except for the tubes of course. All original knobs with centers. This is rare to find. This amp is very loud. It has excellent reverb and unreal vibrato. It has 2 channels and also has a stereo input. It has a home made foot switch that works as it should. It is quite heavy so, it is on casters. The only issue is the missing paint on the control panel. Feel free to ask ... more

Original harness from a working 1951 magnatone, Lyric double neck ??1Meg pots, red cap , solid shaft switch with jack in cup. Thanks for looking
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48+ Year Music Retail Store Sale!!The Magnatone Custom 130V Amplifier is a rare solid-state amplifier produced by Estey in the United States. Known for its high-quality sound and vintage appeal, this amplifier is highly sought after by collectors. With its unique design and powerful 130V output, the Magnatone Custom 130V Amplifier delivers a rich, dynamic sound that is perfect for professional musicians and vintage guitar enthusiasts.... more

Still construction, chrome finish, normal light vintage wear leg is two-piece telescoping adjustable length, original 1950s USA Magnatone part sold each. Photo of steel Guitar is for visual reference. Only listing is for one leg. Thanks for looking.
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Brown Bakelite construction, nickel flat head locking screw, normal light vintage wear original 1950s USA Magnatone part ,m. Photo of steel Guitar is for visual reference. Only listing is for switch knob, Thanks for looking.
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Steel construction, Chrome finish, normal light vintage wear , Original plate from a 1951 MAGNATONE, Lyric double neck. Final photos are for visual reference only, this listing is for chrome cover as shown. Thanks for looking
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1940??s / 50??s Dickerson Magnatone lap steel guitar. I don??t know the exact year of manufacture. USA made

I lost the case years earlier. The pearl is dented at the very top. And a tiny chip out of the #7. The rest of the pearl is clean as a pin. Tuning keys with working buttons will be put on the head
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from estate, as found, overall good condition for age, see all pics for cosmetics - plays good - $45 S / H to U S.
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Clear Acrylic construction, nickel flat head locking screw, normal light vintage wear , No cracks, original 1950s USA Magnatone part . Photo of steel Guitar is for visual reference. Only listing is for one knob, Thanks for looking.
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Up for sale, a 1959 Magnatone Troubadour model 213 in collector-grade condition, loaded with a full vintage tube set from the likes of Amperex and GE. This Troubadour Custom 213 is fresh back from our techs here at Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar with a clean bill of health
One of the cooler and less common mid-size Magna Electric-era Magnatone amps, the 213 boasts a single 12" alnico Oxford speaker, delivering 18 all-tube watts. Whether you seek round, sparkling cleans or surprisingly thick ... more

Normal light vintage wear, no extra drilled holes, includes acrylic marker board, string nut and arm rest block, Thanks for looking
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c 1951 Magnatone grey pearloid
Mother of Toilet Seat lap steel guitar in excellent condition.
Plays and sounds great
Serial number is 23252.
Pot codes date it to the 12th week of 1951.
Tuners have been replaced and strings are new for C6th tuning
Fingerboard shows some scratches to the decal.
Metal parts show no corrosion or rust.
All parts appear original and knobs appear original.
Original hardshell case is in very rough shape but houses the guitar well. ... more

*Lapsteel
This 1950??s Magnatone lap steel is a gorgeous piece of history that needs someone that will actually play it
The Leilani brand was distributed out of Santa Monica in the 1940??s and 50??s
This vintage steel has a smooth, snappy tone via the original single coil pickup mounted below the large chrome pickup cover. The neck features a 24 fret range with diamond position markers, and the scale length is 22 1 / 2 " . String spacing at the nut is 1
7 / 8" and 2 1 / 4" at the ... more