Magnatone Varsity Reverb Point-to-Point 15W 1x12 Tube Combo Amplifier - Cathedral Black

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The Magnatone Varsity Reverb is a premium American-made tube combo amplifier that combines vintage-inspired tone, boutique craftsmanship, and classic Magnatone styling. Part of Magnatone's original Traditional Collection, the Varsity Reverb delivers exceptional touch sensitivity, rich harmonic character, and beautifully responsive tube-driven spring reverb.

Powered by a pair of EL84 output tubes, the Varsity Reverb delivers 15 watts of warm, articulate tube tone through a custom 12-inch speaker. From shimmering, bell-like cleans to harmonically rich overdrive, this amplifier responds dynamically to picking attack and guitar volume adjustments, making it an excellent choice for blues, rock, country, jazz, and studio recording.

The amplifier features traditional handwired construction, a straightforward control layout with bass and treble EQ, and a tube-driven spring reverb circuit that adds depth and dimension without sacrificing clarity. Its compact combo format makes it equally suited to home studios, professional recording environments, and live performance.

Finished in classic black covering with Magnatone's distinctive three-panel grille design, the Varsity Reverb offers vintage American amplifier character with the build quality and attention to detail associated with boutique amplification.

Key Features

• Original Magnatone Traditional Collection Varsity Reverb

• 15 watts of all-tube output

• Handwired, vintage-inspired circuit construction

• Dual EL84 power tubes

• Custom 12-inch speaker

• Tube-driven spring reverb

• High- and low-sensitivity instrument inputs

• Bass and treble EQ controls

• Selectable negative-feedback circuit

• Classic three-panel Magnatone grille design

• Black cabinet covering

• Made in the USA

• Serial Number: 1015

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Magnatone

• Model: Varsity Reverb

• Series: Traditional Collection

• Output: 15 watts

• Amplifier Type: All-tube combo

• Speaker Configuration: 1x12

• Power Tubes: 2 x EL84

• Preamp Tubes: 12AX7 family

• Reverb: Tube-driven spring reverb

• EQ: Bass, Treble

• Inputs: High and Low

• Construction: Handwired

• Finish: Black

• Country of Manufacture: USA

• Serial Number: CG1015

Additional Information

This amplifier is an earlier Traditional Collection Varsity Reverb, preceding Magnatone's limited-production 2026 Point-to-Point Collection. It retains the classic handwired construction, distinctive styling, and expressive tube tone that established the Varsity Reverb as a favorite among boutique amplifier enthusiasts.