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Incredible 30 years old Tobias Basic with a magnificent build and a superb tone and playability. Tobias basses feature a slim neck, Pau Ferro fingerboard, 24 frets, neck-thru design, Bartolini pickups, and a 34″ scale length. This particular one is light and beside a bit of wear around the pickup in the thumb resting position, it’s in great condition. Comes with original TOBIAS black tolex hard case.

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Condition

Excellent (Used)
Brand

tobias
Model

basic
Finish

natural
Categories

4-String
Year

1995
Made In

United States
Right / Left Handed

Right Handed
Fretboard Material

Rosewood
Pickup System

active
Neck Material

Multi Laminate
Body Material

maple, Multi Laminate
Pickup Configuration

HH
Number of Strings

4-String

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