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Average Price: $3,037
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Description
Unlock your full creative potential with the Music Man Sabre Guitar, a perfect fusion of classic design and modern innovation. Crafted for the discerning musician, this solid body electric guitar features a lightweight Okoume body that delivers a richly resonant tone. The majestic flame maple top adds not only aesthetic appeal but also a bright, crisp note definition to your sound.
Equipped with a pair of Music Man custom-wound humbuckers, the Sabre offers an expansive tonal palette with a 5-way pickup selector switch. This versatility is perfect for musicians who enjoy exploring various genres and playing styles. The roasted maple neck with an ebony fingerboard promises sleek playability, complemented by a hand-applied gunstock oil and wax-blend finish for an ultra-smooth playing experience.
Tuning stability is a breeze with the Sabre's Music Man vibrato tailpiece and Schaller locking tuners. Their precision engineering ensures your strings remain in tune, even during the most intense performances. The slightly wider nut width and stainless steel frets provide ample room for expressive soloing and ensure durability through years of passionate playing.
Key Features:
- Lightweight Okoume body with flame maple top
- Custom-wound Music Man humbuckers
- 5-way pickup selector for versatile tonal options
- Roasted maple neck with ebony fingerboard
- Hand-applied gunstock oil and wax-blend neck finish
- Music Man vibrato bridge with Schaller locking tuners
- 1-11/16-inch nut width
- Stainless steel frets for lasting durability
Videos
Music is Win
A very sharp guitar | EBMM Sabre
A very sharp guitar | EBMM Sabre
Music is Win
Musicman Sabre
Phillip McKnight
Music Man Sabre Demo - Okoume & Maple stealth machine
Rob Chapman
Lightning Fast & Tones For Days | Music Man Sabre Guitar
Rabea Massaad
The Ernie Ball Music Man SABRE Full Demo - Cooper Carter
Cooper Carter
Ernie Ball Music Man Sabre - Demo
Riffs, Beards & Gear
Ernie Ball Music Man Sabre - Demo
Guitar World
Sabre Music Man Guitar 2020 | Demo by Karl Golden
Karl Golden Music Teacher
Ernie Ball Music Man Sabre Guitar Demo
Yandas Music
Reviews
PROS
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Stunning color and craftsmanship make it visually appealing
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Roasted maple neck offers exceptional smoothness and comfort
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Unique blend of classic and modern styles
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High-quality, hand-wound passive humbuckers for warm, defined tones
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Versatile sound covering rock, pop, funk, metal, and more
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Slightly arched maple flame-matched top adds elegance
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Locking tuners provide stable tuning
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Simple electronics with passive design for ease of use
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Comfortable wider neck nut enhances playability
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Smooth, non-shrill PU’s deliver dark, warm tones
CONS
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Basic white plastic neck inlays feel low-end for the price
Owner Insights
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User experience
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The roasted neck paired with the Cobra Burst body finish is highly praised for its aesthetic appeal and playability.
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One owner sold off other brands like Gibson and Fender after purchasing EBMM, due to its superior craftsmanship and fulfilling all needs.
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Owners describe the Sabre II's neck as so playable that it "practically moves your fingers for you," enhancing the playing experience.
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Owners frequently use the guitar during non-camera work meetings, indicating its comfort and playability for extended periods.
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Mark is playing a Fender Strat body with a Music Man Sabre I neck. In this video you can clearly make out the Music Man Sabre logo. The body shape is consistent with Fender Strat but there is a chance it could be a copy.
In a rare TV performance on July 2nd 1983 at 2:10 Paul can be seen playing a Music Man Sabre in a sunburst finish
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Siouxsie can be seen playing a Music Man Sabre guitar in the pictures. Probably 1983, when Robert Smith played guitar for the Banshees.
Another photo: https://www.instagram.com/p/CMIHg7sH-R9/
According to this interview (transcribed from the February 1998 issue of Guitar Player magazine), Kevin utilized a Sabre extensively during the recording of Third Eye Blind's self-titled debut album.
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