The Rabea Massaad Artist Series Sabre electric guitar is a groundbreaking collaboration between Ernie Ball Music Man and the incredibly talented guitarist, composer, and producer Rabea Massaad. This guitar is packed with custom design features that match Rabea's unique playing style. It has a custom thicker tapered neck carve, and recessed carves on the front and back lower horn, making it super comfortable to hold and easy to reach the higher frets. The glow-in-the-dark side dot markers are a cool addition. It comes with a custom compact Ernie Ball Music Man tremolo, Rabea Massaad signature Bare Knuckle 'Silo' humbuckers, and push-push split-coil electronics that let you access single-coil tones in the 1 and 5 positions. Like the regular Sabre model, it has 22 stainless steel frets, a roasted maple neck, and an Alder body with a thick maple top. Specifications: Body Shape: Sabre; Body Material: Thick Flame Maple (Top), Alder (Body); Body Finish: Satin; Fretboard Material: Ebony; Fretboard Radius: 10' (25.4 cm); Scale Length: 25.5' (64.8 cm); No. of Frets: 22 Stainless Steel Frets; Fretboard Inlays: White Atlante Rings; Pickups: Rabea Massaad Signature Bare Knuckle Silo Humbucker (Bridge), Rabea Massaad Signature Bare Knuckle Silo Humbucker (Neck); Bridge: Music Man® vintage rectangular tremolo with cover; Strings: .010p, .013p, .017p, .030w, .042w, .052w Gauges; Tuning Machines: Schaller M6-IND locking; Hardware Finish: Black Matte.
Using this guitar is a breeze. Just plug it into your amplifier and start strumming or picking. You can experiment with the push-push split-coil electronics to get different tones. When it comes to maintenance, keep it in a guitar case when not in use to protect it from dust and scratches. Wipe it down with a soft cloth after each use. Make sure to check the tuning regularly using the Schaller M6 - IND locking tuning machines. If you notice the strings are getting old or dull, replace them with the same gauge strings as recommended. And be careful when using the tremolo; don't over - bend it to avoid damage.
