Info for my odd Sabre? thanks

[gmoyniha]

Hello there,

I would be most greatful for a build date and any info about my trusty ol' Sabre. The SN is 26959. The saddles are hollow. The switch is a 5-way selector. It has two regular-sized humbuckers, plus a third J-sized Bartolini at the bridge position.

I was told this third pickup was custom-ordered from the factory. I do not have reason to doubt this because the hole for this pickup was cut perfectly, including a small cut into the edge of the pickguard. Is such a third pickup an uncommon option?

Thanks again!

--Greg Moynihan

I've attached a photo.

 

[thumper]

Hey My Sabre is sn BO 22909 and it is a 84,If that helps in any way.Does your sabre start with a BO prefix??? As far as the third pickup,i dont think musicman(ernieball) would install a Bartolini from the factory,At least i never heard of one. Nise Bass by the way......I love the tone i get from mine it is translucent red with a clear pickgaurd absolutely a tone monster...

Thumper

 

[lowfreq65]

kool bass!

like the bass, looks like a keeper
8 up!

 

[Masamax]

far as the third pickup,i dont think musicman(ernieball) would install a Bartolini from the factory

I am fairly certain they do. I know someone who has a 79 Stingray with 2 Bartolini Jazz Pickups, and as far as I can see and he knows it was orderd from the factory.

 

[thumper]

I am fairly certain they do. I know someone who has a 79 Stingray with 2 Bartolini Jazz Pickups, and as far as I can see and he knows it was orderd from the factory. [/QUOTE


Very cool,I've never seen one,but thats 2 now with bartolini's in them so i geuss they do.That must sound awsome,I'd like to see that i always wondered what a stingray would look like with jazz style pick ups in it.Thanks


Thumper

 

[Masamax]

It sounds pretty good. If you are a lefty and are interested, he is interested in selling it.

 

[thumper]

Hey Masamax

Im a righty but thanks anyway....It must sound awsome.


Thumper