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"Newest sensation of the music world, the Custom 213 Amplifier is the finest compact, light amplifier available. Covered in modern charcoal leatherette with gold color appointments the Custom 213 is a power-house of tone. Rich, round bass tones, sparkling highs plus the sensational exclusive MAGNATONE BIG "V" Vibrato--the first true musical vibrato--make the custom 213 the ideal professional amplifier for club dates, recording sessions and T.V. or radio appearances." |
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This Troubadour Model 213 A has 2 input channels (each with high & low gain) preamp'd by 12AX7's. Two volume controls and one tone for both channels. A 12AU7 is used in the vibrato circuits with half a 12AX7 for the oscillator. Half a 12AX7 for phase inversion into twin 6V6 power tubes. One 12" Oxford speaker #12K5R-1 (date codes: 465-845 on the frame). The power supply transformer #'s are 6206 and 606852. The Output transformer #'s are 6217 and 606903. While the earlier model 213 used a 5V4G rectifier tube, the 213-A used a 5Y3GT rectifier tube for Hvdc. This 213-A even has its original Foot Switch. Weight: 25 lbs. Dim: 15" High x 10" Deep x 18.50" Wide, 15 degree tilted speaker baffle covered in acoustically transparent lumite. List Price in 1957 $179.50
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Serial Number: Unknown
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I spotted this at a shop called Real Guitars in San Francisco, CA back in May of ' 97. My friend Gary and I, went on a Magnatone Safari one day and came across about 14 different models at this one shop. I talked the proprietor into letting us photograph all of his Magnatone amps and he said "Sure". So we hauled them outside to the street for some good lighting and I snapped away.
This amp might still be For Sale. You can contact Real Guitars by voice at: (415) 552-3310. If you bought this from Real Guitars, please 
