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Title: Ovation Magnum I schematic needed
Post by: hollowbody on October 23, 2010, 03:00:09 PM
I've been scouring the net, but I can't seem to find a schematic for an Ovation Magnum I.  Would anyone here happen to have one?  I can find pictures of the electronic layout, but I'd like to know the values of caps, etc.


EDIT:  I figured out the layout via the picture I found of the electronics.  I bought a repro pickguard off of ebay so now I can run it stereo through my Acoustic 320 head.  I'm going to try it out at my honky tonk gig tomorrow night.  That oughta turn some heads!    ;D
Title: Re: Ovation Magnum I schematic needed
Post by: Pilgrim on October 25, 2010, 01:51:39 PM
I remember a long discussion on the Ovation Magnum by Benjamin Strange on the TB list a year or so back.  He made a series of mods to one.  If you end up needing more info, there may very well be links in that thread. 
Title: Re: Ovation Magnum I schematic needed
Post by: Lefty SSB on October 26, 2010, 12:07:20 AM
Ooooohhhh ahhhh... I'll be on the lookout! Love those & very interested in what you're scheming!  :)
Title: Re: Ovation Magnum I schematic needed
Post by: Lefty SSB on October 26, 2010, 12:57:53 AM
Didn't see your edit about getting the repro pickguard until now. I just spent a good half-hour searching for ya! *Sigh*
I love those basses! Found some interesting links if you're still interested, I'll bookmark them now.  :)
Title: Re: Ovation Magnum I schematic needed
Post by: Rob on October 27, 2010, 06:19:50 PM
Here's a manual with a pic or two that might help.
http://www.ovationtribute.com/Catalogues/Magnum%20Bass%20Owner%20Manual/Magnum%20Bass%20Owner%20Manual.html
Title: Re: Ovation Magnum I schematic needed
Post by: Basvarken on January 03, 2011, 08:39:39 AM
Look what Eastwood is announcing:

(http://www.myrareguitars.com/guitar-pictures/eastwood-magnum-electric-bass-guitar-sunburst-01.jpg)

http://www.myrareguitars.com/new-eastwood-magnum-bass-guitar
Title: Re: Ovation Magnum I schematic needed
Post by: Highlander on January 04, 2011, 02:08:52 PM
Artec MB by the neck...?
Title: Re: Ovation Magnum I schematic needed
Post by: Basvarken on January 05, 2011, 07:14:19 AM
Who knows. Might as well be an All Parts...
The bridge pickup looks like a Burns pickup.
Title: Re: Ovation Magnum I schematic needed
Post by: drbassman on January 05, 2011, 07:55:31 AM
I like the body design............
Title: Re: Ovation Magnum I schematic needed
Post by: Dave W on January 05, 2011, 08:57:18 AM
Eastwood has pickups made it its own specs. Probably not the same as an Artec or Allparts even if it might have been made in the same factory.
Title: Re: Ovation Magnum I schematic needed
Post by: Pilgrim on January 05, 2011, 08:17:36 PM
I like the body shape, but they really should have found a more substantial bridge to come a bit closer to the look of the originals.