What model Magnum Bass is this?

drome Posted 2004-08-18 11:25 PM (#180741) Subject: What model Magnum Bass is this? Joined: August 2004 Posts: 1 Somewhere over 15 years ago I picked up this black and white Ovation bass. (The strange reflection on it you see is a tree overhead.) I'm pretty sure it's a Magnum. But I can't figure out which model number it is. Because of the extra metal hardware, I thought it could be Model I or II. But unless my web research was faulty, the Model I has stereo ouputs with four knobs, and the Model II has the active equalizer. My bass only has three knobs and has no stereo output. None of the descriptions or pictures of the Magnum basses I've seen match this layout. It's serial number is B 01613. So what do I have here and any idea of what if may be worth? Thanks. Drome Mr. Ovation Posted 2004-08-19 12:08 AM (#180742 - in reply to #180741) Subject: Re: What model Magnum Bass is this? Joined: December 2001 Posts: 7237 Location: The Great Pacific Northwest It's either a Magnum I or II as you surmise. I'm guessing a refinish, as I'm not sure if they ever had them in black, but the pickguard is custom. The only way to really tell the model is to look under the pickguard. Eventhough the cavity may be the same on both, the Magnum II would have the locking screw receiver (or at least a place for it) as shown below. hmmm looks like it's time to change those batteries... 2002 ??? wow, it still sounds good.