Magnatone 118 preset

Verified · 92/100 confidence. Complete schematic. All component values readable. Parameters derived directly from the circuit.

The Magnatone 118 is a small amp from Magna Electronics of Torrance, California, with several instrument inputs, a 12AX7 preamp with volume and tone, a single-ended 6V6GT output tube and a 5Y3 rectifier. It gives a warm clean sound that breaks up softly when turned up.

• Introduced: 1959
• Made in: USA
• Wattage: 5W
• Channels: 1
• Preamp tubes: 1× 12AX7
• Power tubes: 1× 6V6GT

Tags: american, vintage, 6v6, low-wattage.

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