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Description
Product specs
| Brand | Music Man |
| Model | Sabre Bass with Maple Fretboard, Sabre Bass with Rosewood Fretboard |
| Finish | Black, Gloss Natural, Satin Natural, Sunburst, Walnut, White |
| Year | 1979 - 1983 |
| Made In | United States |
| Categories | 4-String Basses, Active Bass Guitars |
| Active / Passive Pickups | Active Pickups |
| Active Preamp | Active Preamp |
| Body Shape | Double Cutaway |
| Color Family | Black, Brown, Natural, White |
| Finish Pattern | Sunburst |
| Finish Style | Gloss |
| Fretboard Material | Maple, Rosewood |
| Neck Material | Maple |
| Number of Frets | 21 |
| Number of Strings | 4-String |
| Offset Body | Non-Offset Body, Offset Body |
| Pickup Configuration | HH |
| Right / Left Handed | Right Handed |
| Scale Length | 34" |
| Wood Top Style | Opaque, Plain |
FAQs
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What is the neck profile like on the Music Man Sabre Bass?
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The Music Man Sabre Bass features a comfortable C-shaped neck profile, crafted from maple, which provides a smooth playing experience suitable for both beginners and seasoned bassists.
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What kind of tones can I expect from the active pickups on the Sabre Bass?
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The active pickups on the Sabre Bass deliver a powerful, punchy tone with a wide dynamic range, making it versatile for genres like rock, funk, and jazz.
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Is the Music Man Sabre Bass suitable for live performances?
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Yes, the Sabre Bass is well-suited for live performances, offering robust build quality and active electronics that ensure a clear, cutting sound on stage.
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How does the Sabre Bass compare to other Music Man basses?
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The Sabre Bass stands out with its dual humbucker pickup configuration and active electronics, offering a unique tonal palette compared to other models like the StingRay, which typically has a single humbucker.
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Are there different fretboard options available for the Sabre Bass?
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Yes, the Sabre Bass is available with either a maple or rosewood fretboard, allowing players to choose based on their preference for tone and feel.
Reviews
Artist usage
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"The bass I played the Gabriel track "Sledgehammer" with was a black Music Man Sabre bass (the only non-Stingray I've had) which I played on that track with a lot of compression, a pick, and an octaver. Sometime in it's lifetime, the neck warped and I replaced it with a carbon graphite one."
"I’ve got a couple of Stingrays. But, the very first one I got is the one: the mustang red Sabre. It is honestly the heaviest guitar I own, but it’s my favorite one. The neck never dips." - Lyons during a Q&A with Turnstile on Ernie Ball's online blog.
Lyons can be seen photographed using a Music Man Sabre as included in the blog.
Tomoya Ohtani mentions on Facebook that he uses the Sabre electric bass guitar.
Michael Steele used this Musicman Sabre Bass in various concerts and videoclips, for example: Walk Like an Egyptian, In Your Room and Manic Monday.
This article states that Mackey used a Music Man Sabre bass.
Takeru Satoh is seen using a Sabre electric bass during a concert reunion with Sakurako Ohara, as evidenced by an image posted by Instagram user takerina0129, captioned "𝔾𝕠𝕠𝕕 𝕄𝕠𝕣𝕟𝕚𝕟𝕘 ☀︎*".
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