Ovation Magnum II Fretless with Graphic EQ £1800 Harrow

[Happy Jack]

So here's a game I play roughly once a year. I list a whole bunch of basses for sale (really not wanting to sell any of them you understand) and once a couple have actually sold 😩 I let the remaining listings slide down below the radar. Until the next time.

 

I'm not selling because I'm desperate for the money, and if I was John Entwistle then I'd just keep the lot and have an ever-expanding collection, but the reality is that over half my basses get played very little, if at all. Common sense says that at least some of these lovely instruments should get back out in circulation.

 

I have no interest at all in trades. Replacing a bass that doesn't get played with a different bass that won't get played seems like a complete waste of time and effort.

 

Now here's a lovely thing ... proper bass this, man's bass. 😉😂

 

 

This is the gorgeous Magnum II with the half-melted body shape (the Jah Wobble bass) and the rare graphic EQ.

 

 

That Mudbucker eats Gibsons for breakfast. The machined aluminium bridge doubles as a portable fall-out shelter.

 

 

And it's a factory fretless, By God!

 

 

The natural finish is the original (not a refin) and the characterful dints & dents in the finish add charm and a lively humour to this most manly of basses.

 

 

The B/W pickguard is a homage to the buoyant Ska scene of the 80s. Or not, as the case may be.

 

 

It may be a man's bass, but it has a woman's back.

 

 

And don't get me started on what that upper bout reminds me of.

 

 

You need to look up a few websites on the neck construction of these Ovation basses. They were so far ahead of their time that it's not even funny.

 

 

It even has the original hardcase, and in remarkably good condition.

 

 

All catches & hinges work just fine.

 

Further & better particulars, since people keep asking:

 

Weight = 4.75Kg

Weight incl. Case = 11.5Kg (yes, the case is built like a tank).

Dimensions for Courier = 128cm x 40cm x 14cm (but obviously larger if inside a carton).

 

I'm looking at collection from Harrow or the West End, or a meet-up within a reasonable distance of Harrow.

 

Edited July 16 by Happy Jack

[Beedster]

Jack, just confirming, would you describe this as a manly bass? 

[Beedster]

That has to be the ultimate 80’s FL, it shouts ‘Song from under the floorboards’ to me. Beautiful instrument at every level 👍 

[Oldman]

I traded my fretted version for ‘88 NT in ‘88 from R & B Music Aberdeen. 

[Grooverjr]

This is quite the boutique bass clearout you've got going on here, Jack! Luckily all way beyond my budget but great to drool over!

[Clarky]

27 minutes ago, Beedster said:

Jack, just confirming, would you describe this as a manly bass? 

The Prince Vultan of basses

[oldslapper]

Oh I need a wee… 

[BreadBin]

Wow!

[silverfoxnik]

Absolutely stunning beefcake of a bass, Jack! 

 

GLWTS 

[itu]

Kramer, Mosrite, Ritter, and this Ovation... what's going on? You just sell some from your collection?

[Hellzero]

2 hours ago, Happy Jack said:

It may be a man's bass, but it has a woman's back.

But is it good for a man's back?

[Happy Jack]

6 minutes ago, itu said:

Kramer, Mosrite, Ritter, and this Ovation... what's going on? You just sell some from your collection?

 

Trying to reduce the number of beautiful instruments sitting uselessly in cases.

[Happy Jack]

3 minutes ago, Hellzero said:

But is it good for a man's back?

 

In all fairness, it's not as heavy as it looks.

 

But it does look bloody heavy. 😂

[Hellzero]

Can you weight it, please, dear Sir? 🙏 

[Happy Jack]

Just now, Hellzero said:

Can you weight it, please, dear Sir? 🙏 

 

You don't want it. Trust me on this.

 

It weighs more than the Kramer you sold me because it was too heavy for you. 😉

[Silvia Bluejay]

46 minutes ago, Happy Jack said:

 

Trying to reduce the number of beautiful instruments sitting uselessly in cases.

OK, I am in fact married to Jason Newsted and only now do I realise.... 

[Hellzero]

1 hour ago, Happy Jack said:

 

You don't want it. Trust me on this.

 

It weighs more than the Kramer you sold me because it was too heavy for you. 😉

I totally trust you, no worries. 😉

[Happy Jack]

4 minutes ago, Hellzero said:

I totally trust you, no worries. 😉

Now the Ritter, on the other hand ...

[Hellzero]

1 minute ago, Happy Jack said:

Now the Ritter, on the other hand ...

Nice try.

[Richard R]

I'm getting worried now - I'll come down to yours to pick up two free PA tops, but I'll leave with another bass and a Lot Of Explaining To Do 😁

 

[Grooverjr]

1 hour ago, Richard R said:

I'm getting worried now - I'll come down to yours to pick up two free PA tops, but I'll leave with another bass and a Lot Of Explaining To Do 😁

 

I think you're ok on this one because it's a man's bass, so no explanation required!

[Cosmo Valdemar]

I LOVE these. If this was the stereo version and had a few more frets I'd be on my way round now.

[Richard R]

1 hour ago, Grooverjr said:

I think you're ok on this one because it's a man's bass, so no explanation required!

 

Even if I could explain it to the CFO, I couldn't explain it to the band, as I can't play fretless. 

[Happy Jack]

Forgot I had some video of this thing in action:

 

 

[Beedster]

15 minutes ago, Happy Jack said:

Forgot I had some video of this thing in action:

 

 

Lovely 👍