Magnatone SUPER FIFTY-NINE User manual

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TRUE DIMENSIONAL SOUND
SUPER FIFTY-NINE

INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing your Magnatone Amp.
This amplier was designed in the rich tradition of
Magnatone to be the best your money could buy.
We are proud of our product and every detail has
been meticulously fashioned for the discerning user.
Whether you are a touring professional, basement
jammer or anywhere in between, we take your
sound and need for the best amplier seriously.
The Super Fifty-Nine amplier is designed to give you
a portable and powerful amplier in a unique and authentic
package. The original Magnatone Vibrato circuit is nestled
between the nest Pre-Amp & Power Amp ever before
available in any amp.
The Super Fifty-Nine has plenty of muscle to gig with and
performs with a range of tone never thought possible.
The exclusive Magnatone pitch-shifting vibrato
elevates your musical experience to new levels.
WARNING
• THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. DO NOT ATTEMPT
TO SELF REPAIR TAKE TO QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN OR CALL YOUR
DEALER IF WITHIN THE WARRANTY PERIOD.
• DO NOT TURN AMPLIFIER ON WITHOUT SPEAKER CONNECTED.
MAKE SURE YOUR SPEAKER OR CABINET MATCHES IMPEDANCE
(8 OHM SPEAKER OR CAB INTO THE 8 OHM JACK).
• CLEAN ONLY WITH LINT-FREE DAMP CLOTH AND DO NOT
USE CLEANING AGENTS.
• ONLY CONNECT POWER CORD TO A POLARIZED, SAFETY GROUNDED
OUTLET WIRED TO CURRENT ELECTRICAL CODE AND COMPATIBLE
WITH VOLTAGE, POWER, AND FREQUENCY REQUIREMENTS STATED ON
THE REAR PANEL OF THE APPARATUS.
• TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHORT OR FIRE,
DO NOT EXPOSE THE UNIT TO RAIN, MOISTURE, OR BEVERAGES.
• SERVICE MUST BE PERFORMED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
• OUR AMPLIFIERS ARE CAPABLE OF PRODUCING HIGH SOUND PRESSURE
LEVELS. CONTINUED EXPOSURE TO HIGH SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS CAN
CAUSE PERMANENT HEARING IMPAIRMENT OR LOSS. USER CAUTION IS
ADVISED AND EAR PROTECTION RECOMMENDED IF UNIT IS OPERATED
AT A HIGH VOLUME.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
AMPLIFIER TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. TO REDUCE
THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN
AMPLIFIER CHASSIS. NO USER-SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE.
CAUTION
FEATURES
The Super Fifty-Nine brings classic
Magnatone into the modern day.
Developed in conjunction with
Billy F. Gibbons.
4 bridgeable inputs, 2 volumes;
normal and vibrato.
British voiced master volume design
with treble, middle, bass, and presence.
Tremolo is available in both channels.
The classic Magnatone pitch-shifting vibrato is
employed on the “vibrato” channel only.
Expression pedal to control the speed of the effect.

INPUTS
Input 1 (Normal): High Sensitivity
Use this input for max pickup output and frequency response .
Input 2 (Normal): Low Sensitivity -6dB
Use this input for hotter pickups.
Input 1 (Vibrato): High Sensitivity
Use this input for max pickup output and frequency response .
Input 2 (Vibrato): Low Sensitivity -6dB
Use this input for hotter pickups.
VOLUME NORMAL
Controls overall gain/volume.The normal inputs and
volume are dry, not processed through the vibrato effect.
VOLUME VIBRATO
Controls overall gain/volume. The vibrato inputs and
volume are processed through the effect.
MASTER
Controls the overall volume of the amplier.
Power tube saturation begins around 6-7.
TREBLE
Controls high frequency response centered around 2Khz.
MID
Controls mid frequency response centered around 500hz.
BASS
Controls low frequency response centered around 60hz.
PRESENCE
Controls the high frequency response of the power amplier.
This control is effective at frequencies higher than the
treble control.
SPEED
Controls the rate or speed of the selected effect.
The exclusive Magnatone design allows for extremly slow
“choral” settings not attainable from the orginal design.
When the remote pedal is connected, the front panel
control is inactive.
FM/AM SWITCH
Controls whether the effect is exclusive Magnatone pitch
shifting vibrato (FM) or conventional tremolo (AM).
AM- Amplitude Modulation
FM- Frequency Modulation
INTENSITY
Controls the amount of modulation effect.
A good balance of effect should be maintained for normal use.
STANDBY SWITCH
Allow the amplier 1 minute to warm up before engaging.
POWER SWITCH
Turns the amplier on and off.
Make sure you are plugged into a proper grounded outlet.
PANEL CONTROLS (VIEW FROM REAR OF AMPLIFIER)
ALL LEFT AND RIGHT REFERENCES ACCURATE FROM REAR VIEW

FOOT SWITCH
Use any single button foot switch to turn on/off the effect.
REMOTE PEDAL
Connect the optional Magnatone remote pedal here.
Use any 1/4” mono or stereo guitar cable. When connected,
the front panel speed control is disabled. The remote pedal
works with both FM and AM settings.
FX SEND
Connect two buffer effects loop. Connect to the input of your
effects device. This loop is a low level loop, and works best with
effects pedals.
FX RETURN
Connect the output of your effects device here.
IMPEDANCE SELECTOR
Select the output impedance of the amplier between 16, 8 and
4 Ohms. Always match the impedance with the speaker cabinet.
SPEAKER OUTPUTS
Plug into the speaker cabinet; always match impedance.
Do not operate without load or speaker connected.
COMPENSATED LINE OUT
Line level outputs. Speaker response compensated for DI use.
Always maintain a speaker load while using line output.
LAMP OUTPUT
Connect to optional lighted speaker cabinet.
AC INLET
Always plug into a grounded outlet of the correct voltage.
FUSE
3 amp sloblo, always replace with the same type and rating.
REAR PANEL

V1-12AX7 V2-12AX7 V3-12AU7 V4-12AX7 V5-12AX7
V8-EL34 V9-EL34 V10-GZ34
V6-12DW7 V7-12AX7
TUBE LAYOUT (VIEW FROM REAR OF AMPLIFIER)
WARRANTY
All Magnatone Ampliers are warranted to remain
free of defects in materials for three years from the
date of purchase by the original owner provided that:
• The owner emails ([email protected])
or mails a photocopy of the original purchase receipt
to Magnatone Ampliers within thirty days of purchase.
• Problems are not the result of misuse, abuse,
tampering, circuit modication, improper tube
installation (incorrect orientation of tubes can
damage the amp), or spilled beverages;
any of these will void the warranty.
• The amplier is shipped to Magnatone Ampliers
in the original packing materials, or materials of
equal quality, with freight paid by the purchaser.
(Note: If the amplier failed within thirty days of use,
shipping will be reimbursed). We will pay the return
shipping after warranty work is complete within
the continental US.
Tubes, speakers, and reverb tanks carry a ninety-day
warranty and are subject to the same terms and
conditions as stated above.
TECH SPECS
TUBE COMPLEMENT (5) 12AX7, 12AU7, 12DW7, (2) EL34, GZ34
INPUTS High and Low Sensitivity
POWER OUTPUT 45 Watts Push Pull Class AB
NORMAL GAIN 80 dB
VIBRATO GAIN 80 dB
TREBLE 14 dB range at 2 kHz
MID 10 dB range at 900 Hz
BASS 12 dB range at 60 Hz
PRESENCE 8 dB range at 5kHz
VIBRATO True Pitch-shifting Stereo Varistor Vibrato
Switchable to Conventional Tremolo
SPEAKERS Magnatone Custom 12”, Ceramic Magnet;
Upgrade: Celestion Gold Alnico
First Gain
Stage
Normal
and
Vibrato
Second
Gain
Stage
Normal
and
Vibrato
Vibrato
Modulator
Third
Gain
Stage
Effects
Loop/
Send &
Return
LFO
Amp
Phase
Splitter
Power
Tube
Power
Tube
Rectier
Tube

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