79 Musicman Sabre preamp problem

Boombass76 · #1 10-22-2010, 02:55 PM

Hi,

I have a small problem with my 79 Sabre. The middle switch, which I think should reverse the phase, seems to only be working in one of the positions - when it points towards the bridge.

When I flick it the other way, there is still sound, but it sounds like I am playing through a telephone speaker

I took out the control plate, but I couldn't see any wires that had come off, and since I am very non-technical, I put it back on...

It's a minor problem as I like the sound of it very much as it is, but I am curious to know what tonal possibilities I am missing out on of course :-)

So, I was hoping that someone might have an idea what the problem could be?

danomite64 · #2 10-22-2010, 02:58 PM

That's what the phase switch does. The only thing wrong with it is it was a horrible idea.

hasbeen · #3 10-22-2010, 03:00 PM

sounds like it's working as normal.

I'm only half kidding. This was a good idea on their guitars of the day.....not so good on the basses.

Nightlyraider · #4 10-22-2010, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danomite64

That's what the phase switch does. The only thing wrong with it is it was a horrible idea.

This made me laugh a little bit.

Boombass76 · #5 10-22-2010, 03:07 PM

Wow... If that's true, it really was a bad idea

I couldn't even imagine using that 'tone' as a strange effect...

Anyway, the positive thing about it is that the preamp seems to be OK, then!

danomite64 · #6 10-22-2010, 06:37 PM

Leo was just offering an option that was popular with guitarists at the time. It might even be something Musicman requested he do. I doubt he liked it personally, or else it would have been on early G&L basses.