Tobias Pre-Gibson 5-String Bass Vintage Boutique
Tobias Pre-Gibson 5-String Bass Vintage Boutique
Tobias Pre-Gibson 5-string bass for sale, early-era Tobias boutique instrument serial #1676 professionally set up and dialed in for serious players and collectors.
Price: $6,700 - Open to serious offers —
Professionally set up and fully dialed in.
This Tobias Pre-Gibson 5-string bass delivers exceptional tone, playability, and real-world performance right out of the case.
Why this bass stands out:
• Pre-Gibson Tobias — highly desirable early production era
• Serial #1676 — low serial with strong collector appeal
• Neck-through construction for enhanced sustain and resonance
• Tight, articulate low B with piano-like clarity
• Highly responsive active electronics with deep tonal flexibility
• Fast, ergonomic neck profile built for serious players
• Professionally set up and dialed in
Condition:
Excellent condition. Light cosmetic wear consistent with age. Fully inspected and professionally set up.
Includes: Gig bag or case (confirm if applicable)
Specs:
• Body: Figured maple top with tonewood body
• Neck: Multi-laminate neck-through construction
• Fingerboard: Rosewood
• Pickups: Tobias soapbar pickups
• Hardware: Chrome
• Condition: Excellent — light wear, no structural issues
• Setup: Professionally set up
• Includes: Case or gig bag (confirm)
• Serial: 1676
If you’re looking for a vintage boutique 5-string bass that’s already dialed in and ready to perform, this is it.
Cosmetic Condition Notice:
This is a used instrument and may show minor cosmetic wear consistent with normal use, including light surface scratches, finish swirls, small marks, or other signs of handling that may be more visible under direct lighting or certain viewing angles.
Please review all photos carefully, as the photos are considered part of the item description and accurately represent the instrument’s overall condition. We provide detailed high-resolution photos of all angles specifically to document cosmetic condition as clearly as possible.
By purchasing, the buyer acknowledges they have reviewed the photos and description carefully prior to purchase.