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Musicman / Sabre Neck Differences

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by Tom Neves, Jun 19, 2003.

  1. Jun 19, 2003 #1
    Tom Neves

    Tom Neves

    May 27, 2000
    Tennessee near Nashville
    Guys,
    What are the differences between these two necks?
    I was told the Sabre is more like the Jazz type and the Musicman like the P style.
    What's the real scoop?
    Thanks for any enlightenment.
    :)
     
  2. Jun 19, 2003 #2
    Fuzzbass

    Fuzzbass P5 with overdrive Gold Supporting Member

    Dec 13, 2001
    Maryland, between DC and Bawlmer
    Which "Musicman": Stingray or Sterling?
     
  3. Jun 19, 2003 #3
    Fuzzbass

    Fuzzbass P5 with overdrive Gold Supporting Member

    Dec 13, 2001
    Maryland, between DC and Bawlmer
    Oh: the neck on my Ernie Ball MusicMan Sabre is very much like a modern P-bass: 1-5/8" wide at nut, similar profile, 3/4" string spacing at the bridge.
     
  4. Jun 19, 2003 #4
    Tom Neves

    Tom Neves

    May 27, 2000
    Tennessee near Nashville
    FB,
    O.K. I should have mentioned the year. I'm talking about a 79 Saber neck and a 79 Stingray neck.
    If the Sabre is 1-5/8"?
    What would the Musicman dimension be?
    Thanks
     
  5. Jun 19, 2003 #5
    Fuzzbass

    Fuzzbass P5 with overdrive Gold Supporting Member

    Dec 13, 2001
    Maryland, between DC and Bawlmer
    I believe the dimensions are the same on the pre-Ernie Stingray and Sabre necks, but I'm not 100% sure.

    I am fairly certain that no MusicMan neck was as small as the Fender Jazz until the Sterling model. So, the basses you're referring to will be similar to the Fender Precision.
     
  6. Jun 19, 2003 #6
    Tom Neves

    Tom Neves

    May 27, 2000
    Tennessee near Nashville
    Thanks Ken,
    So would it be correct to say that there are no differences between the Stingray and Sabre neck other than Rosewood or Maple differences?
    I realise that both models would have choices of A or B widths etc.
     
  7. Jun 19, 2003 #7
    lousybassist

    lousybassist

    Dec 9, 2001
    Malmö, Sweden
    I think I've read that Sabres were available both with a Stingray-type neck, and a jazz-sized one, much like modern day G&L:s. Don't quote me on that, though.