Magnatone M-197-3-V Varsity Tube Amp Vintage 1947 Road Worn Relic Restoration


Magnatone M-197-3-V Varsity Tube Amp Vintage 1947 Road Worn Relic Restoration

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Magnatone M-197-3-V Varsity Tube Amp Vintage 1947 Road Worn Relic Restoration:
$265.00


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1947 Magnatone Varsity Tube Amp!

This road worn relic is acompleterestoration.

Ya she is a little crusty on the outside but that is where it all ends...

We replaced the filter caps so she is nice andquite.

We also replaced the on / off / vol. pot

The handle was missing so we installed a replacement.

The speaker is a new old stock Philco Alnico from 1956.

This amp is gig ready onarrival!


This is a 1947 Magnatone M-197-3-V Varsity Tube Amp. These amps were produced by Magnatone in Los Angeles, California USA from 1947 to 1952. These amps were made to be used by guitar, lap steel and Harp players. The Varsity is a 5 watt tube amp with an 8\" speakers that gives a truly awesome sound and tone. Great for recording or asa bedroom practice amp. If you are into \"Tone\" this is the right choice. The sound is somewhat similar to a \'50s era Fender Champ. Has that clean bright sound but will break up at about half volume.


This amp sounds Awesome! If you are into \"Tone\" this is the right choice. Surprisingly, it does get loud. I have really enjoyed playing this amp and I am sorry to see it go. I have really had some fun rattling the windowsat my home studio. It just sounds soooo good! Someone is going to get a real treasure here.


This is a very rare and collectable amp. You do not see these everyday. It is completely serviced. You will not have to spend any additional money on this amp. It is gig ready on arrival.

If you are a collector or a player this is the best of both worlds. You can enjoy playing this amp that will continue to appreciate in value because of the limited production and availability.



I am starting this sale at .99 with ,so offer strong and offer often. Stay with this to the end. Don\'t let someone out offer you in the last few minutes of the sale

Cosmetics:Good relic contition. The grill cloth has some stains and has grayed due to age, but is free of tears or rips.The control is rustedbeautifully. Overall, it is dripping with \"Mojo\". The wear is what gives it it\'s charm. Understand what you are buying. This is a60+ year old vintage \"Players\" amp. It is used. Not perfect.Look at the pictures closely. They will tell the story.

Our Tech has checked it out

this amp is 100% in good working order.

No issues!

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Magnatone M-197-3-V Varsity Tube Amp Vintage 1947 Road Worn Relic Restoration:
$265.00

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