Product: Magnatone Mark IV
Price Paid: US $150.00 used
Submitted
06/14/1999
at
09:14pm
by
Bob
Email: dnvrman<at>earthlink dot net
Features
:
Pickup features: Needs electrical work on the pickups
Impedence or other specs: N/A
Instrument
:
Model of guitar or bass: 1950s Mark IV - Solid Body - As Is, with original case
Position: all positions
Pickup being replaced: By you
Other pickups on guitar:
Artists using this pickup:
You musical style(s):
Reason for pickup change: To be honest, I don't know if they work anymore. I haven't played the guitar in years.
Sound
:
No Opinion
Perceived output level:
Tone:
Sonic evaluation:
For which styles and positions is this pickup (un)suitable:
Overall Rating
:
6
Comments: This may be a one-of-a-kind, so it would be unlikely that I could replace it. Yes, I would replace it with the same model if available. I've been playing poorly since 1972. I own a Takamine acoustic electric and a garbage Fender Strat Squire (just for banging on). I loved playing, but now have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome from work, so guitar days may be behind me. This guitar is vintage, in fair shape, and needs work (maybe a new pickup), and the body is pitted.
Product: Magnatone Mark IV
Price Paid: US $150.00 used
Submitted
06/14/1999
at
09:26am
by
Bob
Email: dnvrman at earthlink<dot>net
Features
:
5
It was made in the US in the 1950s. Solid Top. Volume, tone, 3-way. Two pickups-- STOCK. Non-locking tuners (we're talking a 50s era electric).
There is no doubt the guitar needs work. The body is pitted. The pickups may need some work (one is cracked, but still worked the last time I played it years ago, before developing Carpal Tunnel from my damned job!!). Comes with the original case (also aged).
It may be a 5 now, but with a little work could easily be a 7 - 8.
Sound
:
8
It is a great guitar. Has a full, rich sound. Unfortunately, I don't play guitar anymore because of my hand condition.
Action, Fit, & Finish
:
5
The action was always fine. It's a solid body. There may be some oxidation and, as I said the body is pitted and one pickup is cracked.
Reliability/Durability
:
4
It's 1999 and the guitar is very much still with us. But no warranties or guarantees are made. The guitar will be sold As Is.
Customer Support
:
1
The company no longer exists, that I know if. I've never tried to get it repaired, having bought it myself in 1972. No warranties or guarantees are made.
Overall Rating
:
No Opinion
I've played the guitar on and off since 1972.
