ProfJames Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 I think there are four.......what are the differences and who prefers which one and why? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaggy Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 (edited) Magnum 1 - eccentric "potato" shaped body (inspired by the Deacon and Breadwinner axe-shaped guitars), twin pickups, passive circuit with mono and stereo outputs. Magnum 2,- as above but with 3-band active circuit (6 graphic sliders supposedly keep volume output constant when adjusting EQ), mono output. Magnum 3 - as model 1 but with more traditional double cutaway body. Magnum 4 - as model 2 but with more traditional double cutaway body. Magnum 1 is my favourite (I have a factory fretless one) - love the original body shape, and the active circuit is known for being noisy and hungry with batteries. All fab bases though! Edited August 20, 2020 by Shaggy 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 (edited) I had a Mk 3 - nice bass too. Silly money these days Edited August 20, 2020 by fleabag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skankdelvar Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 3 17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassTractor Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 (edited) ^^^^ Applause! (cheap line, I know, but even cheaper lines are available) Edited August 21, 2020 by BassTractor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 I have a Magnum II fretless and a Magnum III fretted. They're both glorious sounding basses, and the quirks of the design are really quite fascinating (as is the back-story to Ovation generally), but they are undeniably heavy beasts. That enormous mud-bucker at the neck does not produce the expected Gibson EB thud, but is far more musical and 'tailorable' thanks to individual volume controls for each pole-piece. The tones you can get when combining both pickups are well worth experimenting with. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 1 hour ago, Happy Jack said: That enormous mud-bucker at the neck does not produce the expected Gibson EB thud, but is far more musical and 'tailorable' thanks to individual volume controls for each pole-piece. The tones you can get when combining both pickups are well worth experimenting with. It's not really a "mud-bucker" though, more individual single coil pickups for each string fitted into a single cover, and IIRC has more in common with Wal pickups than anything Gibson ever made. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Riva Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 17 hours ago, skankdelvar said: “Dear Fender Custom Shop, I specifically requested lollipop tuners. Imagine my disappointment when...” 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProfJames Posted August 23, 2020 Author Share Posted August 23, 2020 (edited) Quite close to getting a MkII.......................confirmation in a week when I see her........................ Edited August 23, 2020 by ProfJames 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 Just remembered Magazine ( remember them ? Great band ) bass player used a Magnum 2 amongst other models 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProfJames Posted August 24, 2020 Author Share Posted August 24, 2020 Not seen any band using the MkII model................ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 Didnt Jah Wobble use a Mag 2 in Public Image Ltd ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 Here at 50 seconds in... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProfJames Posted August 24, 2020 Author Share Posted August 24, 2020 Just now, fleabag said: Didnt Jah Wobble use a Mag 2 in Public Image Ltd ? Just watched Death Disco and couldn't get a good view.............definitely his preferred bass was a Magnum though he stated somewhere he also used a BB1100s for some sounds........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 1 minute ago, fleabag said: Here at 50 seconds in... Looks like a Magnum 1 from the controls. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 Yeah he's used other basses but i think he's known more his Magnum 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 (edited) 1 minute ago, BigRedX said: Looks like a Magnum 1 from the controls. Yeah i think you're right. Close enough for jazz, though Edited August 24, 2020 by fleabag 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProfJames Posted August 24, 2020 Author Share Posted August 24, 2020 (edited) Agree with you on his preference but that is a MkIII (or MkI?)....... no sliders........ Edited August 24, 2020 by ProfJames Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 Nope, a Mk3 is a very different beast. I had one. More conevntional shape but still had the bizarre pickup arrangement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 Mag 3 with normal controls and Mag 4 with the graphic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 5 minutes ago, ProfJames said: Agree with you on his preference but that is a MkIII (or MkI?)....... no sliders........ Magnum 1 with no graphic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 6 minutes ago, fleabag said: Nope, a Mk3 is a very different beast. I had one. More conevntional shape but still had the bizarre pickup arrangement What's so bizarre about the pickup arrangement? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProfJames Posted August 24, 2020 Author Share Posted August 24, 2020 (edited) This is a Mk II.............? Edited August 24, 2020 by ProfJames photo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 Yup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 (edited) 4 minutes ago, BigRedX said: What's so bizarre about the pickup arrangement? U-shaped pole pieces in the bridge and the quad coil in the neck that was unusual at the time, with neck pup having gain control on each coil Edited August 24, 2020 by fleabag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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