Tobias Guitars Pre-Gibson Basic 5 Blue #937

Tobias/Gibson first serial number was 1094, this bass is ahead of that with serial number 937.

SPECS

Weight: 9.5 lbs

Case: Hardshell Case

Year: Late 80s? Pre gibson buyout 

Condition: Very good condition with some dings/marks throughout.  Fretboard has an indent on the side.   Fair amount of scratching and small dings throughout. 

Tech Notes: Bass, Hardware, and Electronics have been cleaned/tested and are functioning appropriately. Fretboard cleaned and Frets polished. No fret wear or fret buzz evident. Setup with minimal neck relief and medium/low action. Plays great throughout the entire neck with consistent intonation. Fantastic feeling/sounding instrument with a long life ahead of it.

Mods/Repairs/Issues: Nut shimmed to achieve proper height. 

Neck Profile: Tobias Asymmetrical neck profile 

Neck Thickness: 1st: 0.89" / 12th: 0.91"

Fingerboard Radius: 7.25" - 15" (Compound)

Nut Width: 1 25/32" (1.78")

Scale Length: 34"

Electronics Layout: Neck Volume x1, Bridge Volume x1, Treble EQ, Mid EQ, Bass EQ, Active/Passive Switch

Bartonlini 3 band EQ 

Pickups: Bartolini Active MT5C x2 

String Gauge: 45 - 130

String Spacing: 17mm (adjustable)

Tools Included: None

Please note: All measurements are taken in-house. While we strive for accuracy, slight variations may occur compared to manufacturer specifications due to the nature of hand-measuring.

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