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Devil Magnum
- Thread starter JIO
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- Jun 30, 2010
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- musician/artist/owner - Gildaxe
- Jun 30, 2010
- 49,600
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- musician/artist/owner - Gildaxe
Due to current time limitations, I am doing things in a 'measured' manor. So far, I made sure the neck fits the neck-pocket tight, but not too tight. This required fussy-work in the neck pocket walls.., but mission accomplished. It was also applying carbon shielding paint (3 coats) in the pu route & control cavity. No need to rush. 
- Jun 30, 2010
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- musician/artist/owner - Gildaxe
Incredible, what a colour! You just don't see carpets like that anymore.
The bass is quite nice too.
The bass is quite nice too.
- Apr 18, 2008
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- I'm highly opinionated and extremely self-assured
- Jun 30, 2010
- 49,600
- 222,015
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- musician/artist/owner - Gildaxe
- Jun 30, 2010
- 49,600
- 222,015
- Disclosures
- musician/artist/owner - Gildaxe
- Jun 30, 2010
- 49,600
- 222,015
- Disclosures
- musician/artist/owner - Gildaxe
- Jun 30, 2010
- 49,600
- 222,015
- Disclosures
- musician/artist/owner - Gildaxe
- Jan 1, 2014
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- Decendant from the Clovis culture. "Emitting that wonderful bass effect since 1970".
- Apr 18, 2008
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So awesome. But kind of a shame all that lovely wood got covered up.
The wild result of some inter-brand breeding: An Ampeg Devil Bass met a cute Ovation, and this is what happened. This kid's going to be some trouble......
- Jun 30, 2010
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- musician/artist/owner - Gildaxe
"I ain't gunna lie to yah"... it sounds awesome! Meaty, sonorous, flavorful... I was pretty certain it would sound good as I'm sold on the (Novak in this case) Darkstar/Bi-Sonic pu and coupled with mahogany body & neck - it would be hard for it not to sound good! It's dark, but nowhere near muddy - think a really nice dark chocolate. Through my '76 Ampeg B15N with a late '60s JBL speaker - is bass nirvana. I used the same set-up in an ash body with a wenge/ebony neck and it was a bit more focused as would be expected from ash, but both offer rich & flavorful bass tone. Weighs in a 7lbs/11oz and as you saw in the pic of me with it hanging from a strap - it balances perfectly. In fact, the long curve of the upper horn creates a gentle arch across your body for total ergonomic comfort. The Magnum neck is a bit on the beefy side profile-wise, and I only had to address one fret for a slight buzz - nice low action and effortless playing.
