Magnatone Model 280 Custom 200 Series 2-Channel 50-Watt 2x12" Guitar Combo (1959) Watkins This is close in tone

This is close in tone to the original Jensen

this is an early model

there was not a lot wrong with this

We left the classic point-to-point wiring intact but we did have to change some out of spec caps & resistors

I'm going to assume you know all about the 6G6-B Bassman

Magnatone Model 280 Custom 200 Series 2-Channel 50-Watt 2x12" Guitar Combo (1959) Watkins This is close in toneEveryone knows these amps are special. Few people know how special, though. It has been a labour of love to restore this treasure to the state you see it in now. It almost couldn't be more original or more authentic sounding. If you've heard the Magnatone varistor driven vibrato you will have some idea of what this amp sounds, sweet, mellow, exquisite. Only the the vibrato is sitting on a quite a beefy (30W) amp, the Buddy Holly Richie Valens amp, not