1963 Magnatone Orpheus Model 707

In the early '60s, the popularity of the electric guitar created new opportunities for mail-order catalogs and department stores alike to fill American homes with products that fulfilled aspiring musicians' rock n roll desires. Some bigger names like California-based Magnatone sold multitudes of amplifiers under various off-brand names, too. These were readily available at affordable prices through various catalogs and stores.  This "Orpheus" model 707 was made in California by Magnatone in 1963. This rare model from "Coast Wholesale Co." (aka Magnatone) is a fantastic American-made, all- tube, low-wattage amp. It features a 1963 8" Alnico-magent Utah speaker that sounds fantastic, and it has been modified properly so that it is 100% safe for modern use. The original circuit did not have an isolation transformer, so the addition of a proper transformer and a three-prong power cord make this one safe. The filter caps have been replaced, but otherwise everything on the chassis appears t