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Black solidbody electric guitar with a white pickguard, two chrome pickups, and a light wood neck, shown in a red-lined hard case.
01 / 21Black solidbody electric guitar with a white pickguard, two chrome pickups, and a light wood neck, shown in a red-lined hard case.
Black solidbody electric guitar, angled to show the body and neck, with a white pickguard, two pickups, and two control knobs.
02 / 21Black solidbody electric guitar, angled to show the body and neck, with a white pickguard, two pickups, and two control knobs.
The black solidbody electric guitar is seen from the back, with its maple neck and headstock resting in a red-lined hard case.
03 / 21The black solidbody electric guitar is seen from the back, with its maple neck and headstock resting in a red-lined hard case.
The black solidbody guitar's back is shown, revealing a four-screw neck plate, a strap button, and many surface scratches and dings.
04 / 21The black solidbody guitar's back is shown, revealing a four-screw neck plate, a strap button, and many surface scratches and dings.
Close-up of the light-colored headstock with six cream tuners, showing some wear and a dark brown fretboard.
05 / 21Close-up of the light-colored headstock with six cream tuners, showing some wear and a dark brown fretboard.
The guitar's headstock, viewed from the back, shows a light wood finish with six cream-colored tuning pegs and tarnished metal tuners.
06 / 21The guitar's headstock, viewed from the back, shows a light wood finish with six cream-colored tuning pegs and tarnished metal tuners.
Black solidbody electric guitar, angled from above, showing the body, white pickguard, two single-coil pickups, and a vibrato tailpiece.
07 / 21Black solidbody electric guitar, angled from above, showing the body, white pickguard, two single-coil pickups, and a vibrato tailpiece.
Black solidbody electric guitar, angled view of the body and neck, showing two chrome pickups, white pickguard, and vibrato tailpiece.
08 / 21Black solidbody electric guitar, angled view of the body and neck, showing two chrome pickups, white pickguard, and vibrato tailpiece.
Black solidbody electric guitar, angled from the lower right, showing the body, white pickguard, two pickups, and two black control knobs.
09 / 21Black solidbody electric guitar, angled from the lower right, showing the body, white pickguard, two pickups, and two black control knobs.
Black solidbody electric guitar, angled view of the body and neck, with a white pickguard, two single-coil pickups, and two black control knobs.
10 / 21Black solidbody electric guitar, angled view of the body and neck, with a white pickguard, two single-coil pickups, and two black control knobs.
The black solidbody guitar's back, angled from the lower bout, shows a light maple neck and a chrome neck plate with four screws.
11 / 21The black solidbody guitar's back, angled from the lower bout, shows a light maple neck and a chrome neck plate with four screws.
The black solidbody electric guitar's back shows finish checking, wear, and a chrome neck plate and strap button.
12 / 21The black solidbody electric guitar's back shows finish checking, wear, and a chrome neck plate and strap button.
The black guitar body's back, with a chrome neck plate and strap button, shows finish wear and light scratches.
13 / 21The black guitar body's back, with a chrome neck plate and strap button, shows finish wear and light scratches.
The black solidbody guitar's back is angled, showing a chrome neck plate, output jack, and light wear on the glossy finish.
14 / 21The black solidbody guitar's back is angled, showing a chrome neck plate, output jack, and light wear on the glossy finish.
Close-up of the guitar's headstock and nut, showing the light wood finish, dark fretboard, and a chrome string retainer bar.
15 / 21Close-up of the guitar's headstock and nut, showing the light wood finish, dark fretboard, and a chrome string retainer bar.
Close-up of the dark rosewood fretboard with light dot inlays, showing a chrome string tree and the nut.
16 / 21Close-up of the dark rosewood fretboard with light dot inlays, showing a chrome string tree and the nut.
Close-up of the dark brown fretboard with round cream inlays and silver frets, showing the light wood neck below.
17 / 21Close-up of the dark brown fretboard with round cream inlays and silver frets, showing the light wood neck below.
A digital fret height gauge measures 1.61mm on the dark rosewood fretboard with dot inlays and light wear.
18 / 21A digital fret height gauge measures 1.61mm on the dark rosewood fretboard with dot inlays and light wear.
A digital caliper measures the string height above the light brown fretboard, displaying "0.81" on its black screen.
19 / 21A digital caliper measures the string height above the light brown fretboard, displaying "0.81" on its black screen.
A digital caliper measures the black guitar's neck thickness at the first fret, displaying "0.94" on its screen.
20 / 21A digital caliper measures the black guitar's neck thickness at the first fret, displaying "0.94" on its screen.
A digital scale displays "5:3.95 lb oz" with a dark guitar body partially visible above.
21 / 21A digital scale displays "5:3.95 lb oz" with a dark guitar body partially visible above.

Magnatone

Mid-1960's Magnatone Zephyr Solidbody Electric Black w/OHSC

$1,395.00

Available

  • Year1960
  • ConditionGood
  • StoreSherman Oaks
  • CaseOHSC
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Specifications

Instrument

Year
1960
Model
Mid-1960's Magnatone Zephyr Solidbody Electric Black
Finish
Black
Condition
Good
Made in
United States
Store
Sherman Oaks

Measurements

Nut width (in)
1.61
Neck depth, 1st fret (in)
0.81
Neck depth, 12th fret (in)
0.94
Weight
5lbs 4oz

Construction

Body
Poplar
Neck
Maple
Neck joint
Bolt-on
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Frets
Original Frets Show Playwear Throughout But Are In Very Good Playable Condition (As Shown)

Hardware & electronics

Pickups
Two Original Magnatone Single-Coil Pickups
Tuners
Original Six-A-Side Open-Gear Tuning Machines

Case

Case
OHSC

Description

Mid-1960's Magnatone Zephyr Solidbody Electric Black w/OHSC

"Slimline" Appalachian Poplar Body In Black Finish Shows Surface Wear Throughout Including Cosmetic Marks, Dings And Scratches (As Shown)

Original White Three-Ply Pickguard

Original Bridge With Cover (As Shown)

Original Tailpiece (Missing Tremolo Arm)

Maple Bolt-On Neck Wit Unbound Rosewood Fingerboard

Missing Trussrod Cover

Guitar Currently Plays With High Action

Comes As Shown With Original Case And Bridge Cover 

Step into vintage tone with this mid-1960s Magnatone Zephyr solidbody, finished in classic black and loaded with original character. Its lightweight Appalachian poplar body and dual original single-coils deliver that unmistakable airy, articulate voice Magnatone fans love. This USA-made piece shows honest cosmetic wear from decades of play, adding to its authentic appeal, while the neck remains comfortable and the frets are still very playable. Complete with its original case and hardware (minus trem arm), it’s a standout vintage find with serious vibe—ready for a player or collector to make it sing again.

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