NBD Magnum I

[RobTheRiot]

Congratulations!!

These Magnums are definitely on my GAS list....not sure which model I like best, I just like them all!
I think they have such a unique look, had some pretty cool technical advancements for the time (some of which I’m surprised didn’t catch on more), and I’m pretty sure they sound like thunder!!

Looks like you got a great specimen of one, and I love that it came with the original case too!

That’s a great feeling when you get a new instrument and can’t put it down!! I find a great new bass can really inspire & take your creativity in new directions.
The new feel, the new sounds... very cool!

Here’s to lots of enjoyment & great bass lines!

 

[bholder]

Thought I had recorded some clips of mine, but can't find them now. They do sound good - mine sounds a bit thin to me because of the light strings (I prefer heavies) but still sounds great.

 

[JeezyMcNuggles]

View attachment 2957684 View attachment 2957685 View attachment 2957686 View attachment 2957688 View attachment 2957689 View attachment 2957690 View attachment 2957691 View attachment 2957692 View attachment 2957693 View attachment 2957694 View attachment 2957695 View attachment 2957696 Wasn’t looking for this but it popped up at my local GC so I grabbed it up. Plays well right out of the case and seems to be in great condition. There’s some dust, dirt and one scratch/gouge on the middle top. I didn’t score a great deal but I think I paid a fair price.

That sucker is baaad!

 

[Obese Chess]

I don't think I've ever seen one in such good condition! Great score!

 

[Basshappi]

I remember when those came out. Ross Valory of Journey played one for awhile.
Very cool bass, Congrats!
I've handled a number of them over the years. I remember they were usually fairly heavy, what does yours weigh?

 

[burpgun]

View attachment 2957684 View attachment 2957685 View attachment 2957686 View attachment 2957688 View attachment 2957689 View attachment 2957690 View attachment 2957691 View attachment 2957692 View attachment 2957693 View attachment 2957694 View attachment 2957695 View attachment 2957696 Wasn’t looking for this but it popped up at my local GC so I grabbed it up. Plays well right out of the case and seems to be in great condition. There’s some dust, dirt and one scratch/gouge on the middle top. I didn’t score a great deal but I think I paid a fair price.

As someone who owned a Magnum 1 for a long time, you got one that looks like it's in great condition. You also got the case, which doesn't seem to happen all that much. A lot of them out there are pretty battered these days, and it's not always easy to find one that doesn't have bad damage or some insane modifications. Seems like a lot of them got hacked up pretty bad.

I liked my Magnum, but sold it last year for around $1,100. Paid $400 in the mid-2000s. I always found the bass to be overly engineered and quite fussy to set up given the quirky bridge. Also, quite heavy. What redeemed it all was that neck humbucker. Slap some flats on that guy and it's a killer.

In the end, I flipped mine because I had a shot at getting my dream bass, a Fender American Jaguar, so I took the shot. I do miss the Magnum. Nothing like it.

 

[bholder]

Ok since nobody asked.... Here's mine, both pickups volume and tone wide open. A little clanky and rattly because I'm heavyhanded and not used to light gauge strings, but sounds pretty good to me.

 

[mikewalker]

 

[bobba66]

Wow!

 

[phillipkregg]

This is an indie hipster band dream bass! Nice find!

 

[scuzzy]

Love it! Great find. I will play my magnum 3 this evening in honor of your purchase. They are unique and amazing basses.

 

[blacktocomm]

Nice. I have one in similar condition, but no case. Finding one with the case is quite a score imo. I have mine strung with Rotosound 77's and it sings.

 

[jaco944]

I remember when those came out. Ross Valory of Journey played one for awhile.
Very cool bass, Congrats!
I've handled a number of them over the years. I remember they were usually fairly heavy, what does yours weigh?

I remember when those came out. Ross Valory of Journey played one for awhile.
Very cool bass, Congrats!
I've handled a number of them over the years. I remember they were usually fairly heavy, what does yours weigh?

I haven’t had a chance to weigh yet.....it’s heavy. I’m gonna guess around 10. I’ve heard complaints of neck dive but it seems pretty balanced.

 

[slowjam98]

Sweet! I’ve never played one, but I’ve heard them live at shows and loved the sound. Looks like it’s in great shape—maybe check that intonation though.

Have fun!

 

[slowjam98]

This is an indie hipster band dream bass! Nice find!

Haha!

 

[jaco944]

Sweet! I’ve never played one, but I’ve heard them live at shows and loved the sound. Looks like it’s in great shape—maybe check that intonation though.

Have fun!

Yeah I found the nut that holds that D saddle rattling around in the control cavity.....fixed and rock solid intonation.

 

[MTMTEX]

Awesome! Yours is in nearly as good of shape as mine, which is pretty rare! Congrats!

 

[bholder]

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Even still has the bridge mute insert!

 

[fretter]

Controls that are actually labeled, and a bridge with enough adjustment room and a numbered scale? I love it, without ever having played one.

 

[SactoBass]

My sentiment exactly!