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Model #1261-1 · Family: 1261

Magnum Bass Electric Series 4-string Steel Solid Body No Cutaway 1978-1980

Featured In (5)

1977 August Ovation US Price List 01 Catalogs

1977 Ovation US Price List August 1977

1977

4 pages
1977 Ovation US Price List August 1977
1977 · US

1977 Ovation US Price List August 1977

Year: 1977

Comprehensive Ovation U.S.A. Price List with suggested list prices effective August 1, 1977. Covers the full Ovation product line: Acoustic Guitars, Acoustic/Electric Guitars (including the new Adamas series at $2,200-$2,350), Solid Body Guitars (Breadwinner, Deacon, Viper, Preacher), Solid Body Basses (Magnum 1 and 2), Matrix by Ovation, Cases, Strings, and Accessories. Published by Ovation Instruments Inc., New Hartford, CT 06057, a Kaman Company.

1261 Magnum Bass I Catalogs

Ovation Instruments 1261 Magnum 1 Bass Guitar Parts Diagram and Parts List

~1980

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Ovation Instruments 1261 Magnum 1 Bass Guitar Parts Diagram and Parts List
~1980 · US

Ovation Instruments 1261 Magnum 1 Bass Guitar Parts Diagram and Parts List

Year: 1980

This two-page document from Ovation Instruments, Inc. provides an exploded parts diagram and complete parts list for the Ovation 1261 Magnum 1 electric bass guitar. The document covers all major component categories including Neck, Body, Tailpiece, and Pickguard assemblies, with individual part numbers and descriptions for each component. The bass was available in four finish options: Sunburst, Red, Natural, and Black.

Magnum I 70's Brochure 1 Catalogs

Ovation Magnum 1 & 2 Bass Guitar Brochure

1976

4 pages
Ovation Magnum 1 & 2 Bass Guitar Brochure
1976 · US

Ovation Magnum 1 & 2 Bass Guitar Brochure

Year: 1976

This brochure showcases Ovation's Magnum 1 and 2 bass guitars, emphasizing 'Performance, plus.' The document details the construction features including solid mahogany body, carbon-graphite neck reinforcement, cast aluminum tailpiece, and various pickup configurations. Specifications are provided for both models with details on electronics, neck construction, and body materials.

Magnum Bass Owner Manual 1 Catalogs

Ovation Magnum Bass Owner's Manual

1978

20 pages
Ovation Magnum Bass Owner's Manual
1978 · US

Ovation Magnum Bass Owner's Manual

Year: 1978

This is the original owner's manual for Ovation Magnum bass guitars, covering both the Magnum I (with stereo output) and Magnum II (with active electronics and 3-band graphic equalizer). The manual provides detailed information on pickups, electronics, tailpiece adjustments, neck maintenance, restringing procedures, and tone settings for these professional bass instruments manufactured by Ovation Instruments Inc. in New Hartford, Connecticut.

Magnum Bass Brochure page 1 Catalogs

Ovation Magnum Bass Series - The Perfect Bass

~1970

3 pages
Ovation Magnum Bass Series - The Perfect Bass
~1970 · US

Ovation Magnum Bass Series - The Perfect Bass

Year: 1970

This promotional brochure showcases the Ovation Magnum 1 and Magnum 2 bass guitars, emphasizing their professional quality and construction features. The document details the cast aluminum tailpiece, solid brass saddles, reinforced mahogany neck, and various electronic configurations including individual volume controls and pickup selector options. Pricing information is provided for multiple finish options including Sunburst, Red, and Natural. 1970's

Patents & Innovations (3)

1 Patents

Ovation Magnum Bass Bridge 1977 Patent

1977

bridge
Ovation Magnum Bass Bridge 1977 Patent
1977 · US

Ovation Magnum Bass Bridge 1977 Patent

Year: 1977

US patent for a bridge designed for an electric string bass, featuring individually adjustable saddles with piezoelectric elements for each string, adjustable volume controls, a mute mechanism, and an easy-loading tailpiece. The saddles slide in parallel slots for intonation adjustment, and the base can be raised, lowered, or tilted for action height adjustment. Assigned to Ovation Instruments, Inc.

1 Patents

Ovation Magnum Bass Bridge 1978 Patent 2

1978

bridge
Ovation Magnum Bass Bridge 1978 Patent 2
1978 · US

Ovation Magnum Bass Bridge 1978 Patent 2

Year: 1978

US patent for a mute mechanism permanently mounted on an electric string bass. Features a rubber-faced mute that slides into and out of engagement with the strings via a manually shiftable actuating member. The mute is constrained to rectilinear movement by a complementary-shaped recess in the bridge base. Assigned to Ovation Instruments, Inc.

1 Patents

Ovation Magnum Bass Pickup 1979 Patent

1979

bass
Ovation Magnum Bass Pickup 1979 Patent
1979 · US

Ovation Magnum Bass Pickup 1979 Patent

Year: 1979

US patent for an electromagnetic pickup for a stringed musical instrument with multiple magnet and coil signal generating units, one per string. Each unit has an adjustable potentiometer to control individual string contribution to the composite output signal. A fixed resistance prevents any coil from being turned entirely off, maintaining proper input impedance. Continuation of abandoned application Ser. No. 760,734. Assigned to Ovation Instruments, Inc.

Schematics & Diagrams (1)

Ovation Magnum I Schematic 01 Schematics

Ovation Magnum I Bass Guitar Wiring Schematic

~1970

View details →
Ovation Magnum I Bass Guitar Wiring Schematic
~1970 · US

Ovation Magnum I Bass Guitar Wiring Schematic

Year: 1970

Factory wiring schematic for the Ovation Magnum I bass guitar showing a passive circuit with dual pickups (bridge 701400-A-15 and neck 701300-A-15), individual volume (500K linear taper) and tone (250K special taper) controls per pickup, a selector switch, stereo and mono output jacks (Switchcraft), and a resistor network of 100K resistors with capacitor filtering.

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Featured In (5)

1977 August Ovation US Price List 01 Catalogs

1977 Ovation US Price List August 1977

1977

4 pages
1977 Ovation US Price List August 1977
1977 · US

1977 Ovation US Price List August 1977

Year: 1977

Comprehensive Ovation U.S.A. Price List with suggested list prices effective August 1, 1977. Covers the full Ovation product line: Acoustic Guitars, Acoustic/Electric Guitars (including the new Adamas series at $2,200-$2,350), Solid Body Guitars (Breadwinner, Deacon, Viper, Preacher), Solid Body Basses (Magnum 1 and 2), Matrix by Ovation, Cases, Strings, and Accessories. Published by Ovation Instruments Inc., New Hartford, CT 06057, a Kaman Company.

1261 Magnum Bass I Catalogs

Ovation Instruments 1261 Magnum 1 Bass Guitar Parts Diagram and Parts List

~1980

View details →
Ovation Instruments 1261 Magnum 1 Bass Guitar Parts Diagram and Parts List
~1980 · US

Ovation Instruments 1261 Magnum 1 Bass Guitar Parts Diagram and Parts List

Year: 1980

This two-page document from Ovation Instruments, Inc. provides an exploded parts diagram and complete parts list for the Ovation 1261 Magnum 1 electric bass guitar. The document covers all major component categories including Neck, Body, Tailpiece, and Pickguard assemblies, with individual part numbers and descriptions for each component. The bass was available in four finish options: Sunburst, Red, Natural, and Black.

Magnum I 70's Brochure 1 Catalogs

Ovation Magnum 1 & 2 Bass Guitar Brochure

1976

4 pages
Ovation Magnum 1 & 2 Bass Guitar Brochure
1976 · US

Ovation Magnum 1 & 2 Bass Guitar Brochure

Year: 1976

This brochure showcases Ovation's Magnum 1 and 2 bass guitars, emphasizing 'Performance, plus.' The document details the construction features including solid mahogany body, carbon-graphite neck reinforcement, cast aluminum tailpiece, and various pickup configurations. Specifications are provided for both models with details on electronics, neck construction, and body materials.

Magnum Bass Owner Manual 1 Catalogs

Ovation Magnum Bass Owner's Manual

1978

20 pages
Ovation Magnum Bass Owner's Manual
1978 · US

Ovation Magnum Bass Owner's Manual

Year: 1978

This is the original owner's manual for Ovation Magnum bass guitars, covering both the Magnum I (with stereo output) and Magnum II (with active electronics and 3-band graphic equalizer). The manual provides detailed information on pickups, electronics, tailpiece adjustments, neck maintenance, restringing procedures, and tone settings for these professional bass instruments manufactured by Ovation Instruments Inc. in New Hartford, Connecticut.

Magnum Bass Brochure page 1 Catalogs

Ovation Magnum Bass Series - The Perfect Bass

~1970

3 pages
Ovation Magnum Bass Series - The Perfect Bass
~1970 · US

Ovation Magnum Bass Series - The Perfect Bass

Year: 1970

This promotional brochure showcases the Ovation Magnum 1 and Magnum 2 bass guitars, emphasizing their professional quality and construction features. The document details the cast aluminum tailpiece, solid brass saddles, reinforced mahogany neck, and various electronic configurations including individual volume controls and pickup selector options. Pricing information is provided for multiple finish options including Sunburst, Red, and Natural. 1970's

Patents & Innovations (3)

1 Patents

Ovation Magnum Bass Bridge 1977 Patent

1977

bridge
Ovation Magnum Bass Bridge 1977 Patent
1977 · US

Ovation Magnum Bass Bridge 1977 Patent

Year: 1977

US patent for a bridge designed for an electric string bass, featuring individually adjustable saddles with piezoelectric elements for each string, adjustable volume controls, a mute mechanism, and an easy-loading tailpiece. The saddles slide in parallel slots for intonation adjustment, and the base can be raised, lowered, or tilted for action height adjustment. Assigned to Ovation Instruments, Inc.

1 Patents

Ovation Magnum Bass Bridge 1978 Patent 2

1978

bridge
Ovation Magnum Bass Bridge 1978 Patent 2
1978 · US

Ovation Magnum Bass Bridge 1978 Patent 2

Year: 1978

US patent for a mute mechanism permanently mounted on an electric string bass. Features a rubber-faced mute that slides into and out of engagement with the strings via a manually shiftable actuating member. The mute is constrained to rectilinear movement by a complementary-shaped recess in the bridge base. Assigned to Ovation Instruments, Inc.

1 Patents

Ovation Magnum Bass Pickup 1979 Patent

1979

bass
Ovation Magnum Bass Pickup 1979 Patent
1979 · US

Ovation Magnum Bass Pickup 1979 Patent

Year: 1979

US patent for an electromagnetic pickup for a stringed musical instrument with multiple magnet and coil signal generating units, one per string. Each unit has an adjustable potentiometer to control individual string contribution to the composite output signal. A fixed resistance prevents any coil from being turned entirely off, maintaining proper input impedance. Continuation of abandoned application Ser. No. 760,734. Assigned to Ovation Instruments, Inc.

Schematics & Diagrams (1)

Ovation Magnum I Schematic 01 Schematics

Ovation Magnum I Bass Guitar Wiring Schematic

~1970

View details →
Ovation Magnum I Bass Guitar Wiring Schematic
~1970 · US

Ovation Magnum I Bass Guitar Wiring Schematic

Year: 1970

Factory wiring schematic for the Ovation Magnum I bass guitar showing a passive circuit with dual pickups (bridge 701400-A-15 and neck 701300-A-15), individual volume (500K linear taper) and tone (250K special taper) controls per pickup, a selector switch, stereo and mono output jacks (Switchcraft), and a resistor network of 100K resistors with capacitor filtering.