What tubes does the Magnatone 180 - Channel 2 use?

The Magnatone 180 - Channel 2 uses 2× 12AY7, 2× 12AU7 preamp tubes and 2× 5881 power tubes.

When was the Magnatone 180 - Channel 2 produced?

The Magnatone 180 - Channel 2 was produced 1956–1957.

Magnatone 180 - Channel 2 preset

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The Magnatone 180 is a 1950s Magna Electronics combo from Inglewood, California, with two built-in preamps voiced for two groups of instruments. Each channel has two inputs, its own Loudness, Bass and Treble and a Dynamic/Extended switch on a 12AY7. A 12AU7 mixer and 12AU7 phase inverter drive a push-pull pair of 5881s from a 5U4 rectifier, with remote speaker and binaural pedal jacks. It has no vibrato.

Years produced: 1956–1957
Made in: USA
Wattage: 25W
Channels: 2
Preamp tubes: 2× 12AY7, 2× 12AU7
Power tubes: 2× 5881

Tags: american, vintage, 6l6, two-channel.

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