Magnatone SUPERFIFTYNINE M-80 User manual

SUPERFIFTYNINE M-80®
MAGNATONEUSA.COM
TRUE DIMENSIONAL SOUND

FEATURES
• The Super Fifty-Nine M-80 brings classic Magnatone into
the modern day.
• Developed in conjunction with Billy F. Gibbons.
• Footswitchable gain stages of the MK I and MK II in a
flexible package.
• British voiced master volume design with treble, middle,
bass, and presence.
• Tube buffered effects loop send and return.
WELCOME TO MAGNATONE
Welcome to the proud family of Magnatone owners.
We are excited to have you join this group that consists
of the world’s great guitarists — including iconic players
of yesterday and today — who have masterfully used
Magnatone’s True Dimensional Sound to create a trademark
sound all their own.
The M-80 is a new version of the famous Super Fifty Nine
Mark I and Mark II models that combines the best of those
two amps into one super versatile tone machine. This
45 watt, EL-34 driven 80th anniversary model allows the
player to utilize the low to medium gain tones found in
the Mark II, or access the extra gain stage found in the
Mark I when desired. All this is accessible via a switch on
the front of the amp, or via a convenient footswitch. It also
features a tube buffered effects loop, and has the same
full palette of tone controls as the other models. Based on
customer feedback, Magnatone engineers have eliminated
the vibrato and tremolo effects creating a clear signal path
for pure tonal bliss!
If you have questions regarding your Super Fifty-Nine M-80
or any other Magnatone product, email us at
[e-mail]
or reach us by mail at:
Magnatone USA
3283 Ivanhoe Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63139
MAGNATONEUSA.COM

INPUTS
Input 1: High Sensitivity
Use this input for max pickup output and frequency response.
Input 2: Low Sensitivity -6dB
Use this input for hotter pickups.
HI GAIN
Controls the amount of gain in the “Hi Gain” mode as selected by
the front panel switch.
LO GAIN
Controls the amount of gain in the “Lo Gain” mode as selected by
the front panel switch.
GAIN SELECT
Selects between Hi gain or lo gain operation.
MASTER
Controls the overall volume of the amplifier.
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 amplifier. This
control is effective at frequencies higher than the treble control.
STANDBY SWITCH
Allow the amplifier 1 minute to warm up before engaging.
INDICATOR
Illuminates when power is applied.
POWER SWITCH
Turns the amplifier on and off. Make sure you are plugged into
a proper grounded outlet.
FRONT PANEL

REAR PANEL
FOOT SWITCH
Use any single button foot switch to select between gain controls.
FX SEND
Connect to buffered 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 amplifier 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
T3L 250V (100-120VAC); T1.6L 250V (220-240VAC)

TECH SPECS
TUBE COMPLEMENT (4) 12AX7, (2) EL34
INPUTS High and Low Sensitivity
POWER OUTPUT 45 Watts Push-Pull Class AB
EFFECTS LOOP All Tube Buffered Send and Return
GAIN Lo 80 dB, High 93 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
POWER CONSUMPTION 150 Watts
SPEAKERS Magnatone Custom 12”, Ceramic Magnet
V1 First and Second Gain Stage
V2 Third Gain Stage
V3 Effects Loop/Send & Return
V4 Phase Splitter
V5 Power Tube
V6 Power Tube
TUBE LAYOUT (VIEW FROM REAR OF AMPLIFIER)
V1 12AX7 V2 12AX7 V3 12AX7 V4 12AX7
V5 EL34 V6 EL34

•The purchaser emails ([email protected]) or
mails a photocopy of the original purchase receipt to
Magnatone Amplifiers within thirty days of purchase.
•Problems are not the result of normal wear, misuse, abuse,
user error, shipping damage, tampering, circuit modification,
improper voltage, improper tube installation (incorrect
orientation of the tubes can damage the amp), spilled
beverages, or attempt to repair by purchaser or a non-
authorized service center; any of these will void the
warranty.
•The amplifier is shipped to Magnatone Amplifiers or an
authorized Magnatone Service Center in the original packing
materials, or materials of equal quality, with freight paid by
the purchaser. (Note: if the amplifier failed within thirty days
of use, shipping will be reimbursed to purchaser by
Magnatone, less any transaction fees incurred by purchaser).
Tubes, speakers, and reverb tanks carry a ninety-day
warranty and are subject to the same terms and
conditions as stated above.
REGISTER YOUR MAGNATONE ONLINE
To insure that your warranty is in place, take a minute
and register your amplifier online.
Just go to magnatoneusa.com and select
“Product Registration” under the “Support” tab. Fill in the
required information and submit. Very quick and easy.
WARRANTY
All Magnatone amplifiers are warranted to the original
purchaser to be free of defects in materials and
workmanship for three years from the date of
purchase, providing that:
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
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.
This symbol represents
a hot surface. When this
symbol is displayed, nearby
components (vacuum tubes)
are extremely hot and
care must be taken in their
vicinity.
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