Magnatone Super Fifty-Nine M-80 - 45-Watt Tube Head – Gold with Cover

The Magnatone Super Fifty-Nine M-80: Legendary Tone Meets Modern Versatility

Celebrate Magnatone’s 80th Anniversary in Style

The Magnatone Super Fifty-Nine M-80 is a tribute to Magnatone’s iconic legacy, combining the best features of the Super Fifty-Nine MKI and MKII models into a single, versatile 45-watt amp head. With its EL34-driven, Class AB push-pull configuration and dual gain modes, the M-80 is built for players who demand everything from shimmering cleans to crushing high-gain tones. Celebrating Magnatone’s 80th anniversary, this limited edition amplifier is dressed in luxurious gold aesthetics, featuring a blonde cabinet, golden sparkle grille cloth, and 14K gold-plated chevrons. Its breathtaking looks are matched only by its tonal prowess, making the Super Fifty-Nine M-80 a must-have for any serious guitarist.

The Best of Both Worlds: MKI and MKII Tone

The Super Fifty-Nine M-80 combines the tonal flexibility of the MKII model, which offers low- and medium-gain settings for a wide range of classic rock and clean tones, with the additional high-gain stage found in the MKI model. This extra gain stage can be accessed via a front-panel switch or an external footswitch (not included), allowing you to instantly kick your tone into overdrive for solos or heavier sections. This effectively turns the single-channel M-80 into a footswitchable 2-channel amp.

Tube-Powered Brilliance with EL34s

Four 12AX7s in the preamp and two EL34 power tubes deliver 45 watts of rich, harmonically complex sound. Whether you’re looking for vintage grit, Brit-voiced high gain, or arena-ready crunch, the Super Fifty-Nine M-80 nails the classic EL34 sound with precision. This amp’s broad operating range allows you to shape your tone to fit any musical style, making it equally suited for the studio or the stage.

Studio and Stage Ready with Modern Features

The Magnatone Super Fifty-Nine M-80 is packed with features that make it perfect for both studio and live performances. Its speaker-compensated line output allows you to send your tone directly to a recording console or front of house, while the tube-buffered effects loop ensures seamless integration with your pedals. With an adjustable fixed-bias system and selectable 4/8/16 ohm outputs, you can easily match the M-80 with a wide range of speaker cabinets, making it versatile for any gig or recording setup.

Specifications

• Type: Tube
• Channels: Single channel with dual gain modes
• Total Power: 45W Class AB
• Preamp Tubes: 4 x 12AX7
• Power Tubes: 2 x EL34
• EQ: 3-band EQ
• Inputs: 1 x 1/4" (high), 1 x 1/4" (low)
• Outputs: 2 x 1/4" (4/8/16 ohms), 1 x 1/4" (compensated out)
• Effects Loop: Tube buffered
• Footswitch I/O: 1 x 1/4" (gain select)
• Footswitch Included: Not included but is compatible with a 1-button footswitch
• Bias Type: Adjustable Fixed
• Construction: Birch headbox with blonde covering, golden sparkle grille cloth, 14K gold-plated chevrons
• Power Source: Standard IEC AC cable
• Dimensions:
  • Height: 9.5"
  • Width: 26"
  • Depth: 8.25"
  • Weight: 42 lbs

This head works nicely as intended and is in excellent condition, exhibiting only gentle external wear as can be seen in photos. Cover, Box, Footswitch, and IEC cable are included. 

This amp ships fully insured with signature required.

This item is at Five Star Guitars on consignment. As a result, all sales are final