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Description

The Magnatone Typhoon is a solid body electric guitar that combines classic design with modern innovation, making it a versatile choice for musicians across various genres. Its sleek body and smooth neck allow for effortless playability, while the precision electronics deliver a rich and dynamic tone. With its robust construction and high-quality components, the Typhoon ensures reliability both on stage and in the studio.

This guitar is equipped with custom-wound Alnico V pickups, providing a powerful and articulate sound that captures every nuance of your performance. The unique tremolo system offers smooth, stable pitch modulation, allowing you to explore creative sonic possibilities without sacrificing tuning stability. Whether you're strumming intricate chords or shredding solos, the Magnatone Typhoon's intuitive design supports both comfort and superior sound quality.

Key Features:

  • Solid body construction for enhanced durability and sustain
  • Custom-wound Alnico V pickups for a rich, dynamic tone
  • Unique tremolo system for stable pitch modulation
  • Sleek neck design for comfortable playability
  • High-quality electronics for precise sound control
  • Versatile sound suitable for various music genres
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Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Magnatone Typhoon.

Features and functionality

  • The X-20 Typhoon's complex switching system includes sliders for series/parallel, phase reversal, and on/off functions, with a fourth switch altering these functions entirely.

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  • Pickups offer diverse tones; some settings resemble Rickenbacker's "toaster" pickups, while others mimic Stratocaster's "quack."

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Build quality

  • The bridge and neck pickups feature bar magnets with adjustable screws, while the center pickup uses pin magnets and non-adjustable poles.

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  • Pickups are highly microphonic, making switch movements audible through an amplifier.

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User experience

  • Despite finish checking, the guitar maintains a surprisingly clean condition reminiscent of a new instrument.

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Comparisons

  • While the Typhoon and Stratocaster both have three pickups, their electrical systems and resulting tones vastly differ.

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See how Oliver Ackermann uses Magnatone Typhoon

Oliver Ackermann

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In this interview from the March 2015 issue of Premier Guitar magazine, Oliver indicates that he owns a Magnatone Typhoon.

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