I believe they are. I'm not an expert either, but that is my understanding from when I purchased the bass, that the pickups and preamp are original. The sound is there.
BASS IS STILL AVAILABLE. [As of May 8, 2023]
Sire Alder Lined Fretless bass with Ebony fingerboard
SIRE VERSION 2 MARCUS MILLER V7 ALDER 4-STRING FRETLESS BASS GUITAR IN BLACK
Buyer to pay actual shipping.
All Sales are final. Item cannot be returned.
NEW IN THE BOX. Bought for a recording project.
$500 OBO
Sorry for not being more responsive on this posting. I’ve been 24-7 recording, which is most of the reason, but also I have been sitting on the fence about keeping this bass or not.
In terms of the wood: When I purchased the bass the seller (a retail store) represented to me that the bass is...
SIRE VERSION 2 MARCUS MILLER V7 VINTAGE SWAMP ASH 4-STRING FRETLESS BASS GUITAR
NEW IN THE BOX. Bought for a recording project, but never used.
Sold AS IS.
Buyer to pay actual shipping.
BRAND NEW IN THE BOX. Lined fretless with maple fingerboard. Bought for a recording project in late...
1979 Music Man Sabre bass $2150
The bass has an ash body and one-piece maple neck, and is extremely lively. The electronics set-up is two humbuckers wired to an active EQ with dedicated Bass and Treble knobs; a mini three-way pickup selector; Bright switch, and Phase Reversal switch. There...
I am looking for a neck for my '79 Music Man Sabre bass (3-bolt). Ideally, the neck would be narrow at the nut, have an ebony board, and be fretless. But the narrow nut is the main thing. Thanks.