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09-29-2012, 11:03 AM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: May 2003 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | | | Ovation Magnum III /w case - great shape!
Looking to raise some funds for an amp I recently found for sale, so I'm really only interested in cash or trades+cash.
It's 100% original, works, sounds, and plays great! I only really want to let this go if it means I'm able to fund other purchases!    
$700 US/CAN + Shipping. Paypal if you please. There's some finish checking across the body that doesn't photograph well and is invisible in the right light, but I figured I should mention it. Also the headstock has a light mark across the face of it, typical wear of a bass this age. These basses are becoming more and more sought after - A Magnum I recently went on Ebay for $1300, and a case alone just went for over $300! Get this before it's too hot to afford!
Oh! And the only trades I'm really interested in is for vintage gear - OLD fuzz pedals are the peak of my current interest.
Kevin
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09-29-2012, 06:52 PM
| | | | Kevin, I know nothing about this bass but it looks killer. What does it sound like? Do you have a clip? What is that bridge and that PUP? Sorry for my ignorance on this - I've never seen one before. |
09-29-2012, 08:21 PM
|  | There are some who call me.......Sactobass | | Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Sacramento California | | | Hello.
What is the weight?
Nut width?
Fretboard radius?
Thanks!
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09-29-2012, 11:01 PM
|  | Registered User | | | | | My first real bass from '82!!!
same color, same case...
loved it! |
09-30-2012, 01:40 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: May 2003 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | | Thanks guys,
The width at the nut feels similar to a p-bass at 1 5/8", and the neck has that classic C shape, radius should be 10".
I'll have to check the weight tomorrow, but it seems pretty light to me... in and around 10lbs sounds close... maybe as low as 9.5, but it's not a 13 pound dog like many of these are.
I'll also have to look at the serial # and pots to see a year on this particular bass, but they started making them in 1978 up until the early 80's.
The bridge is huge, and has measurements along the saddles so you can see exactly what intonation adjustments you make. The saddles are brass, and the rest is aluminum. It also adjusts for string height.
Sounds are kinda tough to find on these basses, but check some clips on youtube from Magnum 1's - same pickups and electronics config save the stereo jack. The strings on my bass aren't as new as the example in the video, but as you can hear it's a very smooth, open, and full sound from the neck pickup - the bridge is more like a jazz bass, but with much more low end. It's really a fantastic sounding bass. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njA3i...feature=relmfu
Cheers!
Kevin |
09-30-2012, 02:59 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: May 2003 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | | | Some interest, but bump for now! |
10-01-2012, 09:41 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: May 2003 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | | | TTT |
10-01-2012, 01:10 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: May 2003 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | | | Weight on this hunnie is 9lbs 13oz! That's a full 3lbs lighter than some of these!
Get your HUGE Dub sounds with this! |
10-02-2012, 10:05 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: May 2003 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | | | Bump! Throw your cash offers or trade+cash offers at me! Worst I can say is no thanks! |
10-02-2012, 08:00 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: May 2003 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | | TTT  |
10-04-2012, 11:17 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: May 2003 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | | | Any more interest? You won't find a nicer Magnum III on the market right now! Plays and sounds great! |
10-04-2012, 11:20 AM
|  | God of Thunder | | Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Carmel Valley, CA | | | Not sure which I like better, the bass or the case. Coolio! BUMP!
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10-04-2012, 01:13 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Massachusetts | | | Great bass - and cool case too, I agree.
It's early October. Act now and grab this before the seller gets snowed in. |
10-05-2012, 11:00 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: May 2003 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | | Quote:
Originally Posted by Low Main  Great bass - and cool case too, I agree.
It's early October. Act now and grab this before the seller gets snowed in. | Hahahaha totally dude!
TTT!! Been getting some interest, but no one's pulled the trigger yet! Send your trade+cash offers to me now, before this one's gone! |
10-05-2012, 12:13 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA | | Ah, yes. The Ovation Magnum: Ronnie Lane and The Faces. Ronnie's playing one here on a great rendition of McCartney's "Maybe I'm Amazed": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLhoLkTyNkM
I think at least some of the Magnum's had sliding felt mutes around the bridge. |
10-05-2012, 12:55 PM
|  | Supporting Member | | Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Vandalia, Ohio | | | Great bass. My buddy collects them. I will see if he's interested in another for his collection. If I could find room in my budget, I'd be all of this one for sure!!!
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10-05-2012, 01:43 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Canada. | | | pm sent.
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10-05-2012, 04:01 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: May 2003 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | | | PMs replied, thanks for all the interest guys, it's really a great bass!There are a few people close to taking this one- I don't anticipate it will last too much longer! |
10-06-2012, 11:38 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: May 2003 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | | | TTT!! Get those offers to me people! |
10-07-2012, 12:52 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: May 2003 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | | | Still available for now! bump! | | Thread Tools | Search this Thread | | | | 
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