Magnatone SUPERFIFTYNINE MKII User manual

SUPERFIFTYNINE MKII®
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TRUE DIMENSIONAL SOUND

FEATURES
• The Super Fifty-Nine MKII brings classic Magnatone
into the modern day.
• Developed in conjunction with Billy F. Gibbons.
• 4 bridgeable inputs, 2 volumes; normal and bright.
• British voiced master volume design with treble,
middle, bass, and presence.
• The classic Magnatone pitch-shifting vibrato (switchable
to tremolo) is employed on both channels.
• Expression pedal to control the speed of the effect.
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 Super Fifty-Nine MKII amplifier is designed to give you
a portable and powerful amplifier in a unique and authentic
package. The original Magnatone Vibrato circuit is nestled
between the finest Pre-Amp & Power Amp ever before
available in any amp.
The Super Fifty-Nine MKII 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.
If you have questions regarding your Super Fifty-Nine MKII
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
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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 (Bright): High Sensitivity
Use this input for max pickup output and frequency response
Input 2 (Bright): Low Sensitivity -6dB
Use this input for hotter pickups.
VOLUME NORMAL
Controls overall gain/volume. This input has a darker tonal response.
VOLUME Bright
Controls overall gain/volume. This input has a brighter tonal response.
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.
SPEED
Controls the rate or speed of the selected effect. The exclusive
Magnatone design allows for extremely slow “choral” settings not
attainable from the original 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 amplifier 1 minute to warm up before engaging.
POWER SWITCH
Turns the amplifier on and off. Make sure you are plugged
into a proper grounded outlet.
PANEL CONTROLS (VIEW FROM FRONT OF AMPLIFIER)

FOOT SWITCH
Use the included 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 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
3 amp slo-blo, always replace with the same type and rating.
PANEL CONTROLS (VIEW FROM REAR OF AMPLIFIER)

TUBE COMPLEMENT (4) 12AX7, 12DW7, (2) EL34
INPUTS High and Low Sensitivity
POWER OUTPUT 45 Watts Push Pull Class AB
NORMAL GAIN 80 dB
BRIGHT 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 Varistor Vibrato Switchable
to Conventional Tremolo
FUSE T3L 250V (100 - 120VAC)
T1.6L 250V (220 - 240VAC)
V1 V2 V3 V4 V5
V6 V7
V1 First Gain Stage
Normal and Bright
V2 Second Gain Stage
Vibrato Modulator
V3 Third Gain Stage
V4 Effects Loop
Send and Return
V5 Phase Splitter
V6 Power Tube
V7 Power Tube
TECH SPECS
TUBE LAYOUT (VIEW FROM REAR OF AMPLIFIER)

•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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