【used】Music Man / Sabre Bass Pre Ernie 1979 4.560kg #C002674【consignment】【GIB Yokohama】
【used】Music Man / Sabre Bass Pre Ernie 1979 4.560kg #C002674【consignment】【GIB Yokohama】
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Description & Condition
Description & Condition
Musicman was introduced as Leo Fender's second brand and was loved by bassists around the world.
The flagship model of the company is the Stingray, but the Sabre, which followed it, is just as highly acclaimed.
Moreover, this is a so-called "Pre Ernie" model, made in 1979, before Musicman was acquired by Ernieball.
It was made in 1979.
Ash body and one-piece maple neck.
It is beautiful.
Of course there are 3 joint screws.
Two large humbucking PUs.
Fat, powerful, and sharp. It is the best.
Approximately 70% frets left.
The truss rod is a little stiff, but we have confirmed that it works about 90 degrees.
The neck is in good condition. Overall, there are some color burn, paint peeling, and paint cracks.
The body and painted surfaces are in good condition with weather checks throughout. There are scattered dents. The 4th string side of the neck pickup cover is cracked and has been reinforced with black vinyl tape, but the bobbin inside is visible.
The electrical system is in good condition.
The nut, frets, pickup selector (mini switch), and strap pins have been replaced. Active/passive switch has been added where the phase switch was originally.
Controls : Master volume, treble, bass, 3-way pickup selector, active/passive switch, treble boost switch
Nut width : 38.2mm
Pitch between strings at bridge : 19.0mm
Scale : 34inch
Year of manufacture : 1979
Country of manufacture : USA
Accessories : Original hard case (One hinge is broken.)
This is a consignment item, so shipping costs may differ from normal.
GIB craftsmen will adjust it to make it easier to play.
serial number: #C002674
Weight: 4.560kg
Fret: 70% remaining
Truss rod: tight a little, but can work roughly 90° at least
neck condition: Good. There is discoloration, paint peeling, and paint cracks throughout.
control：Master volume, treble, bass, 3way pickup selector, active/passive selector switch, treble boost switch
There are some dents here and there. The 4th string side of the neck pickup cover is cracked, so it has been reinforced with black vinyl cover. The 4th string side of the neck pickup cover is cracked, so it has been reinforced with black vinyl tape, but the bobbin inside is visible.
electrical：Good.
nut width：38.2mm
string spacing：19.0mm
scale length：34Inch
custom: The nut, frets, pickup selector (mini switch), and strap pin have been replaced. phase switch.
accessories：original hard case
year：1979
country of origin：USA
Text: Shunsuke Saga
Inspection by : WAKATSUKI
GIB 3 months warranty
Ships in a sturdy cardboard box.
We can also ship to international destinations.
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Price includes VAT & Duties & Shipping Fee
Price includes VAT & Duties & Shipping Fee
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