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 |