Bass of the Week: Maurizio Über Basses Mighty Magma
This week we’re checking out the new Mighty Magma from Maurizio Über Basses, which is a medium-scale headless five-string. Built with a padauk body and thick pistachio top, the bass gets a big tone from a pair of Nordstrand BigMan pickups.
“Two 3-way switch toggles to select each coil for a total of 13 permutations – all available with this p-up layout,” müb writes. “Plus a 3 band Nordstrand preamp, a/p with mid switch selector and passive tone. The 32″ scale adds a big low end to the MüB signature snap. Last but not the least, a wood combo to die for in a 3.7kg/8lbs package.”
Maurizio Über Basses Mighty Magma Bass Specs:
| Scale: | 32″ |
| Body: | Padauk |
| Top: | Pistachio |
| Neck: | Padauk and Maple with Carbon Fiber Reinforcements |
| Fretboard: | Quarter Sawn Maple |
| Inlays: | Mother of Pearl Dot |
| Pickups: | Nordstrand BigMans with Coil Selectors |
| Electronics: | Nordstrand 3-band Preamp |
| Hardware: | Black ETS/MüB |
| Finish: | Satin |
| Other: | Padauk Cavity Cover, Pistachio Knobs |
In his time with No Treble, Kevin has met hundreds of amazing bassists and interviewed icons like Jack Casady, Victor Wooten, Les Claypool, Marcus Miller, and more. He's a gigging bassist performing jazz in Northern Virginia and bluegrass with The Plate Scrapers up and down the East Coast. Kevin appreciates all genres of music, from R&B to metal and everything in between. Connect with Kevin on Facebook and check his performance schedule on his website.
