Sabre HT

The Ernie Ball Music Man Sabre HT guitar blends the classic Sabre design with advanced features. It includes custom Music Man HT pickup technology, developed from extensive guitar string research, delivering dynamic responsiveness. The HT bridge pickup features heat-treated pole pieces and a large ceramic magnet for high output, enhanced high-frequency harmonics, and touch sensitivity. The ceramic-based neck humbucker is designed to complement the bridge pickup’s characteristics. Additional features include a push-push adjustable 20 dB boost and transparent buffered output for consistent tonality across all volume levels. The Sabre HT boasts a contoured Okoume body and a thick flame maple top. It has a roasted figured maple neck and 22 stainless steel frets for exceptional durability and playability. In addition, the electronics package includes a push-push adjustable 20 dB boost function and a transparent buffered output for complete tonal consistency wherever your volume control is set.
Sabre HT – Grape Slushie
Sabre HT – Grape Slushie

Your Custom Options:

Model:
Sabre HT Guitar HH Trem
Color:
Grape Slushie
Neck:
Figured Roasted Maple w/ Maple Fretboard
Pickguard:
None
Hardware:
Chrome

Build Code

813-TKD-R1-00-MB-CR

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Sabre HT Highlights

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  • The Sabre HT bridge humbucking pickup features proprietary Heat Treated pole pieces for increased output and wider frequency response

  • The Sabre neck humbucker features large ceramic magnets and has been wound specifically to compliment the Sabre's HT bridge pickup

  • The Sabre HT is crafted with a roasted maple neck, 22 stainless steel frets, and Schaller locking tuners.

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Inspired by over a decade of electric guitar string research

Incorporating the principles and insights that contributed to the development of Cobalt and M-Steel Slinkys resulting in a new material-based innovation for pickups

  • Sabre HT – More Output and Dynamic Range

    More Output and Dynamic Range

    Outperforms normal spec pickups by providing extra output and excellent touch sensitivity

  • Sabre HT – Push Push Boost Circuit

    Push Push Boost Circuit

    The Sabre's HT preamp boost is activated by a push-push volume knob and is factory set to 12db. Via a trim pot inside the control cavity, the preamp can be adjusted up to 20db if needed for heavy rhythm parts or high octane soloing whenever the user chooses.

Sabre HT – Sabre HT Bridge pickup

Sabre HT Bridge pickup

The Sabre HT (Heat Treated) bridge pickup outperforms normal spec pickups with more output, dynamic range, and excellent touch sensitivity. The pickup not only achieves ultra-high output but also garners a powerful low-end response while retaining a distinctively clean, clear tone and definition at lower volume levels.

Sabre HT – Sabre HT Neck Pickup

Sabre HT Neck Pickup

The custom-wound neck humbucker also features a large ceramic magnet and has been wound specifically to pair with the Sabre's HT bridge pickup.

Sabre HT – Transparent Buffered Output

Transparent Buffered Output

No matter where your volume control is set, the transparent buffered output preserves your signal from high-frequency loss and keeps your tone bright and strong.

Specifications, Schematics & More

Specifications

Sabre HT
Size12-7/8" wide, 1-3/4" thick, 38-1/8" long (32.7 cm wide, 4.4 cm thick, 96.8 cm long)
Body WoodOkoume with thick figured maple top
Body FinishHigh Gloss Polyester
Body BindingsNatural Wood
BridgeMusic Man® Modern tremolo with crescent cover and vintage bent steel saddles
Scale Length25.5"
Neck Radius10" (25.4 cm)
Headstock Size6-3/8" (16.2 cm) long
Frets22 - High Profile Medium Width
Neck Width1-11/16" (43.0 mm) at nut; 2-1/4" (56.9 mm) at last fret
Neck WoodRoasted Figured Maple
FingerboardSlymer & Blackout - Ebony; Grape Slushie & Honey Bear - Roasted FIgured Maple
Fret MarkersDot
Neck FinishGunstock oil and hand-rubbed special wax blend
Neck ColorsNatural
Tuning MachinesSchaller M6-IND locking
Neck Attachment5 bolt, scuplpted neck joint
Electronic ShieldingGraphite acrylic resin coated body cavity and aluminum control cover
ControlsVolume knob with push/push switch for gain boost, tone knob, 5 way pickup selector switch.
Switching5-way lever pickup selector; Push/push volume pot for boost
PickupsBridge: Music Man® HT Humbucker - Neck: Music Man® Custom Wound Neck Humbucker
Strings10p-13p-17p-26w-36w-46w (RPS 10 Slinkys #2240)

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SpecificationsSabre HT—
Size12-7/8" wide, 1-3/4" thick, 38-1/8" long (32.7 cm wide, 4.4 cm thick, 96.8 cm long)
Body WoodOkoume with thick figured maple top
Body FinishHigh Gloss Polyester
Body Colors
Body BindingsNatural Wood
BridgeMusic Man® Modern tremolo with crescent cover and vintage bent steel saddles
Pickguard
Scale Length25.5"
Neck Radius10" (25.4 cm)
Headstock Size6-3/8" (16.2 cm) long
Frets22 - High Profile Medium Width
Neck Width1-11/16" (43.0 mm) at nut; 2-1/4" (56.9 mm) at last fret
Neck WoodRoasted Figured Maple
FingerboardSlymer & Blackout - Ebony; Grape Slushie & Honey Bear - Roasted FIgured Maple
Fret MarkersDot
Neck FinishGunstock oil and hand-rubbed special wax blend
Neck ColorsNatural
Neck Binding
Tuning MachinesSchaller M6-IND locking
Truss Rod
Neck Attachment5 bolt, scuplpted neck joint
Electronic ShieldingGraphite acrylic resin coated body cavity and aluminum control cover
ControlsVolume knob with push/push switch for gain boost, tone knob, 5 way pickup selector switch.
Switching5-way lever pickup selector; Push/push volume pot for boost
PickupsBridge: Music Man® HT Humbucker - Neck: Music Man® Custom Wound Neck Humbucker
Left Handed
Strings10p-13p-17p-26w-36w-46w (RPS 10 Slinkys #2240)

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