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Magnatone Twilighter Stereo - 2x12" 22+22-watt Tube Combo

22-watt 1-channel All-tube Guitar Combo Amplifier, with Spring Rever, Stereo Vibrato and Tremolo, Spring Reverb, and 2-button Footswitch
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Classic Magnatone Stereo Vibrato, Tremolo and Reverb

For three-dimensional guitar tone it's hard to beat the sound of true stereo vibrato and tremolo, and that's exactly what the Magnatone Twilight Stereo combo amplifier offers. It's based on the authentic Magnatone varistor vibrato circuit — often imitated but never yet duplicated. Driving a pair of custom 12" speakers with 22 watts of Class AB amplification each, this combo has a fast and detailed response that accepts pedals extremely well. With dual speaker outputs and line-level DI outputs, the Magnatone Twilight Stereo is a powerful foundation for any guitar rig.

Legendary Magnatone vibrato and tremolo

Designed in the late '50s, the varistor-based Magnatone vibrato circuit is widely accepted as one of the best-sounding vibrato and tremolo circuits ever made. Updated for maximum reliability, the LFO in this circuit is now more stable than ever and allows for a wider range of effects — from extremely slow modulation to very fast shimmer. You can switch between vibrato and tremolo modes, and can even control the modulation speed with an external expression pedal (sold separately).

True tube-driven spring reverb

For true '50s-'60s guitar tone you can't beat the sound of tube-driven spring reverb. The Magnatone Twilighter Stereo combo packs a four-spring reverb tank with counterwound springs. It's generally accepted that counterwound springs deliver a clearer sound with less resonance and "clang." Expect a classy and spacious sound from the Twilighter combo even at high reverb levels.

Custom 12" speakers with ceramic magnets

If there's one thing guitarists at Sweetwater love to see in a combo, it's custom speakers designed specifically for that amp. These custom 12" speakers with ceramic magnets have a fast, detailed sound with nicely balanced lows, mids, and highs. Clean tones sound very sweet, and they maintains their sonic balance with overdrive and distortion.

Magnatone Twilighter Stereo Tube Combo Amp Features:

  • 22-watt all-tube stereo combo amp with custom 12" speakers
  • Based on classic American combo amps from the '50s-'60s
  • Authentic Magnatone varistor-based stereo vibrato and tremolo
  • Tube-driven four-spring reverb tank, with counterwound springs for enhanced clarity and detail
  • Fast, detailed sound from the Class AB design and GZ34 rectifier
  • High- and Low-sensitivity inputs accommodate virtually any guitar and pickup
  • Vibrato /tremolo rate can be controlled via expression pedal (not included)
  • Dual speaker outputs for 8-ohm speakers
  • Line-level outputs for DI use
  • Included 2-button footswitch
  • Ideal for performing and recording

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Tech Specs

  • Type: Tube
  • Number of Channels: 2
  • Total Power: 2 x 22W stereo amp
  • Speaker Size: 2 x 12" Ceramic speaker
  • Preamp Tubes: 5 x 12AX7, 2 x 12AU7
  • Power Tubes: 4 x 6V6 (power), GZ34 (rectifier)
  • Reverb: Tube driven, Long spring tank
  • Effects: Pitch Shifting Vibrato/Tremolo (mono, stereo, wet/dry)
  • EQ: 3-band EQ
  • Inputs: 2 x 1/4"
  • Outputs: 2 x 1/4" (remote speaker), 2 x 1/4" (line out)
  • Footswitch I/O: 1 x 1/4" (effect, reverb)
  • Footswitch Included: Yes, 2-button footswitch
  • Bias Type: Adjustable Fixed
  • Construction Material: Brown Tolex
  • Power Source: Fixed AC cable
  • Height: 20"
  • Width: 27"
  • Depth: 10.5"
  • Weight: 70 lbs.
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 500

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Rated 5/5

Stop staring at me

The 22+22 is a fantastic amp, hands down! The only thing that would be better is to have another 22+22 for the other side of the room.
Music background: Over 55 years experience
Rated 5/5

Unbelievable Amp

I took a big chance buying one of these. I had never tried one, as there are no dealers anywhere in my State. I had only heard of them and watched some YouTube videos. It's a serious investment, so I was a little apprehensive, but once the amp arrived I knew I had spent good money.

First thing I noticed is the build quality and how it was shockingly light for it's size. I have another amp around the same size, it's 90LBS and sucks to drag around. This is probably around 55 to 60LBS, very reasonable for what it is. And what's that? An amazing amplifier. I plugged it in and plugged in my Gretsch White Falcon. The first chord gave me chills, it sounds better than any of my Fenders, Vox, or any of the Mesa's I've had. I was instantly hooked.

The rest are gathering dust as we speak. I may sell them all and buy the 1x12 Twilighter as well. This amp is now my ultimate weapon in sound and tone. I played with a metal band at my last gig, they had big Mesa stacks and afterwords they asked me what the amazing sounding amp I was playing is. When you have one of these, you don't need a stack of any kind. I put many different pedals in front of it. I use a REVV G3 to get high gain distortion and it sounds freaking amazing through this. No clunky tin can sounding tones here. No, sir. Just pristine sound. My gigs now are me and my Twilighter Stereo and it gets nothing but complements every time I bring it out.

When they say "Truly Dimensional Sound", they aren't kidding. At all. It is the best musical money I've ever spent. The price looks like a daunting number and it is for any bank account, but if you can scrimp and save, you won't regret it.

Come on. Buy one. Just do it. They're amazing on all levels.
Music background: Professional
Rated 5/5

Magnatone Twilighter

I have owned this amp now for several months now and am amazed everytime I play through this amp. The clean sound is pristine using an ES-335 and the amp is very sensitive to playing techniques. The amp responds well with effects, I am using a line 6 helix, and sounds great at all volumes. I was initially hesitant due to the price, but after taking the plunge and getting this amp it is well worth it. The build quality is superb, the attention to detail is awesome and it has a great vintage look. The staff at Magnatone are great, they answered all of my question even the president of the company emailed me several times. The list of artists that use Magnatone amps is impressive, check it out. This amp is the real deal.
Music background: Guitarist, bassist and songwriter for 40 years
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