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Rare 1980s Maton PBS-4 Fretless Prototype Bass – 1 of 5 – Serial 001

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Highlights:

Not something you see everyday.
This PBS-4 Maton Bass is 1 of 5 made, and this was the first one.
Absolutely magnificent, with a piezo pickup inside the bridge, volume and tone and strings through the body for extra sustain .
Bass is light and resonant and neck is super comfortable and straight.
One for the collectors out there .

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Condition

Mint (Used)
Brand

MATON
Model

PBS4
Finish

natural
Categories

4-String, Active Electronics, Fretless
Made In

AUSTRALIA
Right / Left Handed

Right Handed
Fretboard Material

Rosewood
Pickup System

active
Neck Material

Maple
Body Material

SASSAFRAS
Pickup Configuration

piezo
Number of Strings

5 strings
Year

1980S

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