Advice on a Magnatone T8

Danny Peters · Post by **Danny Peters** » 16 Feb 2011 6:45 am

I'm considering buying this guitar, and I was wondering if anyone could tell me anything about it, any reason why I might not want it. I'm a little skeptical simply because it's so cheap ($800).

Tonewise I'm seeking something a little more round and jazzy.

Thoughts?

Post by **Brad Bechtel** » 16 Feb 2011 7:47 am

That's a nice guitar, although it's going to be heavy to move around. Does it come with the original case?

I note a bit of wear on the covers over the pickups but it's otherwise in good condition. Assuming all the tuners and electronics work well, it should give you the sound you're seeking.

Michael Lee Allen · Post by **Michael Lee Allen** » 16 Feb 2011 8:46 am

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Scott Henderson · Post by **Scott Henderson** » 21 Feb 2011 10:43 pm

I have the double neck version of that guitar and I love it. The tone of a magnatone is sweeter in the mids that say a stringmaster. I love it....Only problem I have had is the switch is a little touchy but I just need to clean it.

Bill Creller · Post by **Bill Creller** » 22 Feb 2011 12:55 am

Some famous Hawaiian players used those, like Jules Ah See, along with Magnatone amps.

Anthony Locke · Post by **Anthony Locke** » 23 Feb 2011 12:19 am

That's a nice one. Despite a bit of cosmetic damage, if everything is in working order, the guitar will sound beautiful. Oddly enough, that is the same price I bought my T-8 Magnatone for about 9 years ago. It's the only console steel I own because it's got everything I need. Played it on a gig this evening as a matter of fact.