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Steven: Had the pleasure of playing onstage with the guy to whom I sold my M10A. It was a familiar feeling ... no-one had any idea what this oddball amp was, but they sure appreciated how it sounded. It managed to be the coolest piece of gear in the room, and inexplicable at the same time. He didn'...

I think I was expecting an offer I couldn't refuse...which in these times, is truly wishful thinking.
Anyway, I'm holding on to her for a while...the more I play around, the more I appreciate just what it is I've got here...not much (if anything) like it anymore.
Thanks all for chiming in!!

BUMP ME ...thought I'd see if there is any new interest...

Chris Boyd wrote:Stephen...Hope this helps...

...every little bit helps!
Thanks!!

...ok, here's a new perspective. I've been torn...should I sell my amp or not? Well better said, should I sell my amp for the first (reasonable) offer, or hold out for a few more bucks (I know, I know...another $200 or so). The issue I have is this. The Maggie M10-A may not be the only Magnatone wit...

...well with all these suggestions, I think I can protect it enough to get it out into the lower 48. Still local pick-up would allow for more peace-of-mind for both buyer and seller. Anyway, the more I post, the more I fiddle with the amp, the more I recognize how sweet it is. ...ahhh...the pressure...

Well I'd have to say that whomever's interested in this amp, would be better served picking it up locally (I'm between Chicago and St.Louis).
You'd almost have to separate the top components from the speaker box, and cradle them in their own wrapping/cushioning...not an easy task.

...mine is an M10-A from the Custom Line. It has a single 12" speaker, 2 input channels (each with high and low gain) and a stereo in (but only mono out)...reverb and vibrato...a tone boost setting each channel... http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix0912/8849_P0000719_1.jpg http://bb.steelgui...

Thanks for the input!
These amps seem to have their own following...folklore abounds regarding their tone...at this point I think I'll miss it too much to part with it. Who knows !!??
Thanks!!

Hi everyone... ...I have a vintage Magnatone that I've thought of parting with...sell it to someone that will put it through it's paces on a more regular basis...appreciate it for what it's capable of... This is truly a 'classic' 60's vintage tube amp, in excellent condition (I'm the original owner)...

I'm thinking of selling this vintage 60's amp. I am the original owner of this amp, and can attest to it's cleanliness and excellent condition. Every review simply raves about the legendary Magnatone sound...tone, reverb, vibrato...and I can't disagree. The question is, what's it worth? I'm thinking...

John Drury wrote:Rocky,

He is still tearin it up!

...is this THE best group name/album pic out there or what !!?? ...but then, I'm way too empathetic toward the power of women, regardless...lol...alas...

[quote="Doug Beaumier"]By the way, I'm still working on my C6 lap steel song book, but I've had a couple of 'slowdowns' recently. I hope to have the book/CD ready in a month or so. Thanks!

[quote]

...you've always got it together...really lookin' forward to the book/CD!!

The stock pickups on my Asher EH Jr.,two ??? humbuckers, have always seemed a little muddy to me (I play through a blues jr. or peavey classic 50, in an open D tuning with admittedly thick strings). What are your experiences with replacement pickups? Any favorites? Asa I had asked pretty much the s...

Bill Asher wrote:...and the combination he said just sounded cool. Lollar builds them for me in the wider pole spacing and we stock them, so shoot me an email if you want a set. Thanks -Bill

...sounding "cool" does make all the difference!
Thanks!!

I'm impressed with just how supportive this forum is as a group...that doesn't really say it well, but...recognition of a work well done...peer-to-peer critique...anyway, you guys recognize the value of one another, and that's not often found elsewhere...:::tippin' my hat:::...

So have you heard any of these? How do they sound??
...unique and beautiful pieces

Bill Asher wrote:It is a great sounding single coil lap steel pickup...
All the best,
Bill Asher

Hey Bill, if you were going to mod the pickups on an EH Jr (recent vintage) what would you do ?
...not that I'm going to, but I saw one on eBay that's been modded a bit, and was just curious...
Thanks!

...always nice to have a good roadie carryin' your stuff

...you know, you guys are great to re-read!
..AND I've got a deep curiosity about jazz tunings and which lap does the trick!!
Any current insight would be great !!
Thanks!

I've added nut extensions to a couple of acoustics without any noticeable issues to date...reasonably inexpensive guitars with a variety of tunings and all is well!

Bill Asher wrote:Thanks for playing one of my guitars Stephen hope this helps!

...no, no...thank you!! ...that's very helpful.

Tom Pettingill wrote:While mahogany is called a hardwood, and can vary from piece to piece, it is not that hard of wood really.
There is a lot of force pulling on the bridge and the tension can compress the wood...

...yep. I was just glad to find it wasn't loose, and ready to go flying.

...last string change is when I first noticed this. It really is a minimal amount, but I thought it was odd. Anyway, everything remains seemingly solid. Could be a combination of drill angle and fitment with a bit of quality control thrown in for good measure.

I read of someone using tennis racket grip tape...applied pieces for the ball of the thumb, edge of the finger(s) and they raved about how well it worked.