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At A Glance

Body Wood
Alder
Top Wood
Alder
Back Wood
Alder
Type
Bass Guitars
Style
Electric Bass
Controls
1 Volume/1 Tone
Pickups
Washburn P-Style
Pickup Configuration
P
Color
Black
Finish
Gloss Finish
Strings
D'addario EXL170 light gauge set
Neck Wood
Maple Bolt-on
Fretboard
Engineered Wood
Number Of Frets
21 frets
Inlays
dots
Nut
ABS
Nut Width
1-5/8"
Scale
34"
Hardware
Chrome hardware
Bridge
Hardtail
Tuners
Chrome Diecast
Headstock
Reverse
Pickup Type
Split-coil humbucking
Description

Washburn built the SB1PB-A-U as part of its Sonamaster series, positioning it as an entry-level electric bass aimed at players beginning their musical journey. The model carried an 80s-inspired body shape and a reverse headstock, with offset position markers as distinguishing visual details. It was offered in Black Gloss and Tobacco-Sunburst finishes.

The bass was constructed with an alder body and a bolt-on maple neck. The fretboard is engineered wood with dot inlays, an ABS nut at 1-5/8" width, and 21 frets over a 34" scale. A Washburn P-style split-coil humbucking pickup drives a straightforward passive control layout of one volume and one tone. Hardware throughout is chrome, including diecast tuners and a hardtail bridge. The instrument shipped strung with D'Addario EXL170 light-gauge strings.

Owners seeking replacement parts should note that the P-style pickup cavity, 34" scale, and standard chrome hardware dimensions are widely shared across the industry, which broadens compatibility options for pickups, bridges, and tuners. For setup adjustments or hardware fitting, consult a qualified guitar technician or luthier.

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