Detail 01
45W push-pull Class AB circuit
The head is rated at 45W and uses a Class AB power circuit.

Independent shopping perspective
At 45W, the Super Fifty-Nine M-80 is a Class AB tube head with four 12AX7 preamp tubes and two EL34 power tubes. Its MKII voicing is described for lower-gain articulation, while MKI brings added saturation and edge; switch between them from the panel or included footswitch. The familiar gain, three-band EQ, presence, and master layout keeps adjustments direct, and the tube-buffered effects loop supports pedals and external processors. It is designed for use with the matching Super Fifty-Nine 2x12 extension cabinet.


Strong match
What matters in use
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.

Detail 01
The head is rated at 45W and uses a Class AB power circuit.
Detail 02
These are the listed tubes in the preamp and power sections.
Detail 03
MKI adds saturation and edge; MKII is described for dynamic clarity and lower-gain articulation.
Detail 04
The effects loop provides separate send and return connections.
Final check

Product questions
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
MKII is described as a lower-gain, articulate voice, while MKI adds more saturation and edge.
Yes. The MKI and MKII voicings can be selected from the front panel or the included footswitch.
Yes. It has a tube-buffered send and return effects loop.
Reference
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