Vintage Late 70's Music Man Sabre I Electric Guitar Walnut with Gig Bag

Why use a plain 'ole axe when you can use a Sabre! We have this awesome vintage Music Man Sabre 1 guitar from the late '70s in Walnut, one of the cooler affordable vintage guitars to land here recently.  

The Sabre 1 was developed by Leo Fender and this model was originally released in 1977 and only made for a few years.  It's become a bit of a classic cult hit and is getting harder and harder to find.

The Sabre 1 features a 12" radius and jumbo frets (much more player friendly than the Sabre II, which mimicked an old school Fender with it's a 7.25" radius and small frets).  The construction is top notch, and the 3 bolt neck design is as stable as any 4 bolt - this is the version that was done right. While the body is familiar to anyone that has held a Strat, it has it's own feel and aesthetic - this is not a copy.  It's slightly elongated and narrower, and very comfortable to hold. It also has a patented bridge design with a sustain-enhancing brass base and individually adjustable saddles. 

The pickups are low-impedance humbuckers, powered by an active, buffered low-impedance preamp. The 9v battery is easily accessible via the compartment on the back.    Controls include a 3-way blade switch, a bright switch, active treble, bass and phase switch. This gives you a variety of tonal options - all of which sound good. It's truly a versatile guitar.

This guitar comes with a stylish Walnut finish and black pickguard.  It's really a sweet look - we've had others of this model in, and this one is definitely the best.

This guitar is in good condition - there's a bit of player wear but nothing major.  It's actually surprisingly clean, considering it's over 45 years old.  It been setup to play perfectly by the techs in our shop and is ready to hit the wildlands again!

Serial Number: A007231