Magnatone Makes The Scene
OK folks, here’s something old that’s new for the Second Chances site.
I remember when my bud Jack Casady asked me, ‘Is there really such a thing as ‘mother of toilet seat’ or did you make that up?’ I did not make it up. Toilet seats mostly don’t look like that any more, but they did once. Anyway, this Magnatone is from the early to mid 50’s I do believe. The tone is funky and fat.
Mother of toilet seat, AND chrome. Ah… 50’s aesthetics…
You can see where one of the knobs on the tuning pegs have turned to dust. I know some folks who are so anal, they would save the dust in a plastic bag. I am not one of these, I will, however, include the replacement knobs I got from Stewart-MacDonald’s in Athens, Ohio. They’ve got more gadgets there than Carter has little liver pills.
Here’s the matching Amp. Yeah, I know, it needs to be cleaned… That’s why it’s affordable. It needs love… you can supply that.
Here’s the nomenclature:
Magnatone #9067 Steel Guitar & Matching Amp in Green Mother Of Toilet Seat
This is is a fixer-upper… it’s going to need a little work. It was going to be a project for me twenty years ago when I got it and then life got in the way and it just sat there. I will include a set of replacement buttons for the tuners. That way, the original gears will remain intact. One of you guitar and amp lovers out there will have some big fun restoring this matched Steel and Amp. Considering that I’m paying for shipping and insurance, this is still a nice deal for this 50’s something vintage pair. Price: $495.00
Remember, proper provenance will be provided with every piece.
I think I’ll go out to the shop and browse through the stacks to see else I can come up with.
This Item has now been sold 9/12/11.
I’ll need my finger stretcher to hit the high notes!
Wish I knew how to play and how to fix it up! I like the color !
I had a great old Magnetone amp once, until I started getting 110 volts coming through every piece of metal on the guitar…I will only suffer so much for my music
Here’s the problem I see with listing like this.I like this setup.amp especially..I have limited funds to work with..if I was to commit to the deal,who knows if you will pull out an Epi Signature Jorma Riviera electric next? Korea with the good pickups.Gotta stand my ground..
and alass i know nothing ’bout playing anything musical…like i said JK I love to listen and rock to Tuna, u guys r my band, always have been, but play, thats out of my realm 4 sure.
Got a buddy who LOVES Magnatones. Forwarded him your link.
Mother of Toilet Seat? So many comments and so little time….
Hello from Iowa Jorma….we all miss you. If the isn’t sold, I’ll take it.
Dale 319-431-5031
Sold!
Dale must have bought it.
Way to go, man!
Wow, Dale from Iowa, you are so lucky!
Enjoy:)
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glad to see a newly announced HT elektric show… Athens… cool..but a 30 minute set…wow long way to go from dC
Joe in d.c. regarding 30 minute set and travel expense.is there a way I can help offset your fuel bill to athens? or make it less painful for ya? Anyway..have a great weekend..
Richard
hey
what you thinking?
I am all ears and open to talk…
are u in dC area?
Jorma they still make the seats and you can see one at toiletseatsource.com
Jorma- cant help but think that you could raise much more money (assuming that there is a charity at the end of this) by having one big, more public sale at Christie’s. Let me know if you want me to connect you to the right people there.
I think Jorma will enjoy doing this HIS way…that’s just the way he is.
And that’s the way we like him.
The Captain charts his own course.
Totally agree with Tommy Lee! Let Jorma do things his way!
Jorma will figure out the best way to deal w/ his stuff…
Beautiful set, would have loved this. Still my electrics through an amazing 66 Magnatone Estay and would not trade it for anything -;0) All the best!!
Dale in Iowa here… Can’t wait to put the blue MOTS Magnatone back in playing condition… what do you think? Matching blue plastic shoes for effect? OK…maybe just a belt, except I have no idea where one might find a mother-of-toilet-seat belt…thankfully. Play on!