I've just inherited an old (I'm guessing early 70s) Maton FG100/6, and am wondering if I can find out the year based on the serial number (#1020)? I've emailed Maton, but I'm not expecting to get a reply. I've got no intention of selling it (I'll play it!), but am interested in knowing the date, and if it's worth anything. The Maton brand is stencilled in black or white lettering on the front. The speaker covering is not fabric but a bound piece of basket weave. Serial numbers are stamped into the rear of the chassis and follow an Alpha followed by four numbers. Example is an A.M.3 with serial number i.e.
In March 1946 the 'Maton Musical Instruments Company' was born. Source: Maton Dating Maton Guitar 're electrics.the ‘Serial Number’ for the electric guitars can be found on the back of the headstock, can be difficult to see as the guitar gets older. Hi Ken, Wondering if you could help me with a Maton Amp Starline T506. Dates,history,a strange looking foot pedal etc etc Serial number 3290 applebob@hotmail.com.
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New: 8/11/10
Serial: A27
Date: 21st Oct 1947
While it is unbranded I've put this one under Maton because the serial number stamping is typical of a Maton. Although I have some doubts that Maton were building amps that far back it certainly looks right for 1947 vintage, speaker, valve can, electrolytic caps, pots, waxed paper caps, “body-end-dot” coded resistors, cotton-covered rubber insulated mains lead.
3utools mac. E-Bay seller blurb:
1947 AUSTRALIAN MADE GUITAR AMP Old Maton?STAMPED ON THE SPEAKER - 21ST OCT 1947! There is a stamp on the chassis - A27. Either the first ever Maton or Amplivox. Either way..probably the only one left!
BEST THING IS IT WORKS AND SOUNDS AMAZING. IT DOESN'T CLIP..JUST A LOVELY WARM SOUND. Hk usp serial number lookup. Only flaw is the chip on the right knob.
Magic dvr cms. Tubes are: mullard 5Y3, 6ca7 el34, philips 6c6 & a 6 INCH ROLA SPEAKER in perfect condition.
CABINET IS SOLID PINE.
The overall condition of this amp is amazing.
Source: Jeremy Shaw
AM-1
New: 2/7/06Serial: A 4208
The valve line up is 5Y3 rectifier, a pair of 6V6's loafing at 13 watts output, 6SN7 twin triode which will be the phase inverter, and two metal valves that may be 6SJ7 pentodes, one for each input.
The back snaps off for operation and includes a dummy power socket to store the mains plug in transit.
Source: Marcon FerridgeAM-2
Serial Numbers Microsoft
New 24/9/065Y3 rectifier left next to the power transformer. Single ended Class-A output stage I'd guess a 6L6 (and maybe should be a 6V6?), output tranny on the speaker above. The preamp is at right, grid on the top cap, probably a pentode I'll guess is a 6SJ7 like the AM-1.
Source: (and unknown friend of) Peter Hutchison
AM-3
New 23/11/06Serial: 4217
The serial number is stamped in to the right of the power cord entry
Source: Ken Palethorpe
Pasha
New: 22/11/07Source:Maton Serial Numbers Auto
Rob DuthiePlease see how to submit.
Maton Serial Numbers History
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