magnatone 442 starlight bass amp

[TPL]

Well I'm kinda stuck here I don't know what I really want to do with this amp. I don't have the schematic for it but I do know it has a feed back tap on the out put tranny and you can't over drive this at all, clean sound all the way. This amp is kinda rare I hear, but don't really know for sure if it is worth selling it or should I modify it.

It uses a pair of 7189 for output, 1-12av7 and 1-7026. It has a 15" jensen speaker.

Here are some pictures what would you do with it?

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Sorry I am a bad photographer, especially using a cell phone.

Tony

[tribi9]

Here are some pictures what would you do with it?

Tony

Play it.

I'd just leave as is and just do the required maintenance. If I needed overdrive on it I'd just plug a pedal in.

[M Fowler]

Send an email to

schematics@vibroworld.com

Ask for schematic jpeg or whatever format for the Magnatone/Estey 442.

[TPL]

Thank you M fowler I sent them an E-mail hopefuly I will get some information on this amp.

I think my biggest problem with this amp is that it only has a single tone knob and it really doesn't do much to change the tone.

[Structo]

Man, that appears to be in excellent shape.
I would not mod it!

If it needs new electrolytics and a three prong power cord, I would do that.
The grill cloth is in pristine shape. They made those by hand, drizzling the paint onto the cloth for visual appeal.

So I would not mod that amp other than the accepted maintenance.

If you don't care for it, then sell it on ebay.
There are some serious Magnatone collectors out there.

[David Root]

There is a magnatone/estey forum on yahoo forums. Technically it is very good, they will be able to advise you and could find a buyer too.

[M Fowler]

I love the looks of that old amp sweet, its a keeper in my eyes.