drewk_ie Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 (edited) Here we have what is alleged one of two only slab body Pre EB Sabre, re-built to Pre EB specs. Body, bridge, loaded control plate, string tree, tuners, battery cover, neck plate, strap buttons are all original. Refinished in the U.S.A. by Pat Wilkins, neck is a beautiful birds eye late 80s EBMM as are the sting mutes, pick guard is an aftermarket, pickups and pickup covers all hand built by the wonderful Veijo Rautia, assembled in Dublin by luthier Tony Thompson. Body has one small blemish on the horn (was that way when I bought it). Located in Ireland, shipping to be arranged by the buyer, I have all the necessary boxes and packaging material, it will be sold with the pretty beat up case as seen. Asking Price £1,550 within the U.K. or €1,800.00 within Europe Edited September 11, 2021 by drewk_ie 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dub_junkie Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 Beautiful😍 I’m hoping to be reacquainted with all things Sabre tomorrow after a twenty four year absence. If I wasn’t picking that one up this one would have had me PM’ing you. GLWTS! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 Always loved the Sabre - what is the weight of it please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SurroundedByManatees Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 Well, this would fit a certain cool Music Man bitsa I got from you :). Very cool. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewk_ie Posted August 1, 2021 Author Share Posted August 1, 2021 12 hours ago, ash said: Always loved the Sabre - what is the weight of it please? Not the heaviest MM, I’ve had some that were over 12lbs, this one is coming in at 11.2lbs on my bathroom scale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewk_ie Posted August 1, 2021 Author Share Posted August 1, 2021 3 hours ago, SurroundedByManatees said: Well, this would fit a certain cool Music Man bitsa I got from you :). Very cool. With the exception of the mark on the upper horn, this is immaculate and would indeed make a fine pairing with the Stingray 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horrorshowbass Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 So beautiful, if I had the yoyos. Greetings from Monaghan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamd Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 Wow what a stunner 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horrorshowbass Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 All good. I'm trying to buy my first decent ray 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProfJames Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 Nice to see an "original" Sabre. Looks in great condition..............GLWTS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyparrot Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 stunning, i have a 78 fretless sunburst one..Fab basses. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SurroundedByManatees Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 Given the new pickups, how would you say they compare to stock ones? Any idea? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewk_ie Posted August 5, 2021 Author Share Posted August 5, 2021 Very very close, Veijo is one of the last remaining few that will build pickups using the same specs as the originals, he also specifically builds the long pole pre EB MM Stingray pups! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1 Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 On 02/08/2021 at 14:07, horrorshowbass said: All good. I'm trying to buy my first decent ray Please Keep all trade offers to PM only Do not post trades on the sellers ad. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy141 Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 You don't see many of these about, she's a beauty. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewk_ie Posted September 10, 2021 Author Share Posted September 10, 2021 Bass is withdrawn, have another plan for the body… should anyone be interested in the neck (naked without the tuners and string tree) drop me a PM as this will be sold separately Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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