Sterling By Music Man Rabea Ashen Burst

Sterling by Music Man Rabea Artist Series Sabre Ashen Burst – A signature guitar built for powerful tones and uncompromising playing comfort

The Sterling by Music Man Rabea Artist Series Sabre was developed in close collaboration with guitarist Rabea Massaad and combines modern playability with expressive, dynamic tone. Designed for everything from heavy riffs and progressive soundscapes to articulate clean sounds, it is a versatile instrument for today’s guitarists.

The guitar’s Nyatoh body is topped with a beautifully figured flame maple veneer in an Ashen Burst finish and paired with a roasted maple neck featuring a custom profile for enhanced comfort. The recessed lower horn provides effortless access to all 22 frets, while the ebony fingerboard delivers fast response and a premium playing feel.

The custom-voiced Alnico V humbuckers deliver powerful output, excellent definition, and impressive dynamics. Combined with the 5-way pickup selector and push/push coil split function, the guitar offers both full-bodied humbucker tones and more open single-coil-inspired sounds.

Locking tuners and a modern tremolo system ensure tuning stability even during demanding performances, making the Rabea Artist Series Sabre a dependable instrument both on stage and in the studio.

Features

• Developed in collaboration with Rabea Massaad
• Nyatoh body with maple top and figured flame maple veneer
• Ashen Burst finish
• Roasted maple neck with comfort-focused profile
• Recessed lower horn for improved upper-fret access
• Ebony fingerboard
• Two custom-voiced Alnico V humbuckers
• Push/push coil split for single-coil tones in positions 1 and 5
• 5-way pickup selector for extensive tonal versatility
• Locking tuners for improved tuning stability
• Modern tremolo
• White ring inlays and glow-in-the-dark side dots

Specifications

• Model: ST-RABEA-ASB-E2
• Body: Nyatoh with maple top and figured flame maple veneer
• Colour: Ashen Burst
• Scale Length: 25.5"
• Neck: Roasted Maple
• Neck Attachment: 5-bolt pattern
• Fingerboard: Ebony
• Fingerboard Radius: 12"
• Number of Frets: 22
• Neck Width: 43 mm at nut, 57 mm at last fret
• Fret Markers: White ring inlays and glow-in-the-dark side dots
• Bridge: Modern Tremolo
• Tuners: Locking Tuners
• Truss Rod: Dual Action
• Pickup Configuration: HH
• Pickups: 2 x Alnico Humbuckers
• Controls: 1 x Volume, 1 x Push/Push Coil Split Tone
• Pickup Selector: 5-way
• Strings: Ernie Ball 2215 Skinny Top / Heavy Bottom (tuned to E♭ Standard)

FAQ

Is the Rabea Artist Series Sabre suitable for modern high-gain tones?
Yes, the custom-voiced Alnico V humbuckers provide high output, excellent articulation, and powerful response for modern rock and metal styles.

Can the guitar produce single-coil style tones?
Yes, the push/push tone control activates coil splitting in positions 1 and 5, providing a more open and single-coil-inspired sound.

What are the advantages of the roasted maple neck?
Roasted maple offers increased stability, a comfortable playing feel, and contributes to the guitar’s clear and responsive character.

Does the guitar feature locking tuners?
Yes, it is equipped with locking tuners that improve tuning stability and simplify string changes.