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Musicman Sabre Bass Natural 1979 – Pre-Owned
£2,750.00
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Product Description
The Music Man Sabre Bass Natural 1979 is a distinctive electric bass known for its sleek design, quality craftsmanship, and punchy tone. Introduced by Ernie Ball Music Man in the late 1970s, the Sabre Bass features a dual humbucking pickup configuration, providing a wide tonal range from warm lows to bright highs. Its natural wood finish enhances the instrument’s visual appeal, showcasing the beautiful grain of the ash or maple body. The bass is equipped with a smooth, fast neck and a unique two-band EQ system, allowing for precise control over tone shaping. The 1979 model is particularly celebrated for its vintage charm and reliability, making it a favorite among collectors and bass players who appreciate its classic sound and playability.
This bass is presented in great condition, currently fitted with a John East preamp, but the original is included too.
The bass comes with a Roksak gig bag.
Product Specs/Additional Information
- Serial Number: C002217
- Origin: USA
- Year: 1979
- Body Material: Ash
- Colour: Natural
- Finish: Gloss
- Neck Finish: Gloss
- Neck Material: Maple
- Fingerboard: Maple
- Inlays: Dots, side dots
- Pickups: Musicman
- Electronics: John East (original included)
- Controls: Volume, bass, treble
- Pickguard: Black
- Hardware: Chrome
- Gig Bag/Case: Gigbag
- Accessories: Original preamp included
- Frets: 21
- String Spacing: 20mm
- Nut Width: 44mm
- Scale Length: 34”
- Weight: 9lbs14oz/4.5kg
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Product Description
The Music Man Sabre Bass Natural 1979 is a distinctive electric bass known for its sleek design, quality craftsmanship, and punchy tone. Introduced by Ernie Ball Music Man in the late 1970s, the Sabre Bass features a dual humbucking pickup configuration, providing a wide tonal range from warm lows to bright highs. Its natural wood finish enhances the instrument’s visual appeal, showcasing the beautiful grain of the ash or maple body. The bass is equipped with a smooth, fast neck and a unique two-band EQ system, allowing for precise control over tone shaping. The 1979 model is particularly celebrated for its vintage charm and reliability, making it a favorite among collectors and bass players who appreciate its classic sound and playability.
This bass is presented in great condition, currently fitted with a John East preamp, but the original is included too.
The bass comes with a Roksak gig bag.
Product Specs
- Serial Number: C002217
- Origin: USA
- Year: 1979
- Body Material: Ash
- Colour: Natural
- Finish: Gloss
- Neck Finish: Gloss
- Neck Material: Maple
- Fingerboard: Maple
- Inlays: Dots, side dots
- Pickups: Musicman
- Electronics: John East (original included)
- Controls: Volume, bass, treble
- Pickguard: Black
- Hardware: Chrome
- Gig Bag/Case: Gigbag
- Accessories: Original preamp included
- Frets: 21
- String Spacing: 20mm
- Nut Width: 44mm
- Scale Length: 34”
- Weight: 9lbs14oz/4.5kg




























