![]() ![]() There are also two filled screw holes on the front of the body from the original bridge cover, which have also been touched up with black. Some of these have been touched up with black. The bass shows moderately heavy cosmetic wear the finish has noticeable horizontal checking throughout the body, along with numerous small dings and finish chips. Both control pots have been replaced, and a second tone cap has been added Original Fender single coil pickup both the volume and tone pots appear to have been replaced, and a second tone capacitor has been wired in parallel with the original. The remainder of the body and neck finish is original.īolt-on maple neck with unbound rosewood veneer fretboard, dot inlays, and heel-adjust truss rod. The bridge cover screw holes have also been filled and touched up with black. There are a few black finish touchups on various chipped spots of the body. The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician.įor a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmeticĬondition, please visit our Lincoln Avenue showroom or call to speak to one of our The serial number dates the bass to 1978. The neck has moderate relief and the truss rod is at its maximum position, so heavier strings would not be recommended the bass has been set up to play cleanly and comfortably in this position. Tech Notes: The bass plays well with medium action, and is currently set up with light gauge bass strings. The back of the neck is smooth and comfortable, and the headstock face has some checking as well. The pickguard is original but is cracked in the corner by the output jack. ![]() Modifications/Repairs: -The nut has been replaced -Both control pots have been replaced, and a second tone cap has been addedĬase Details: The bass will be paired with a gig bag.Ĭosmetic Condition: The bass shows moderately heavy cosmetic wear the finish has noticeable horizontal checking throughout the body, along with numerous small dings and finish chips. The nut has been replaced.Įlectronics: Original Fender single coil pickup both the volume and tone pots appear to have been replaced, and a second tone capacitor has been wired in parallel with the original. Neck Details: Bolt-on maple neck with unbound rosewood veneer fretboard, dot inlays, and heel-adjust truss rod. The remainder of the body and neck finish is original. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please call to speak to one of our experts.įinish Details: There are a few black finish touchups on various chipped spots of the body. Today, vintage Musicmaster basses are among the least collectible of Fender's vintage bass guitars, and are thus much more affordable than many comparable vintage Fender models.The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. They were reissued briefly by Squier in 1997 however, it was discontinued after only a year of production, and replaced with the Squier Bronco Bass, but retaining the six-pole pickup. ![]() The Musicmaster Bass was discontinued along with all of Fender's budget-priced models in 1981, with the introduction of the Squier brand. Earlier models are distinguishable by their small headstock logo, lack of a serial number on the headstock, and small, triangular tuning keys later models feature a much larger headstock logo, with a serial number silkscreened next to the "Fender" logo, and Mustang-style tuning keys. Later, this was expanded to include many of the finishes present on other Fender guitars. Some very early issues were daphne blue with pearl pickguards. The Musicmaster Bass was introduced in 1971, and originally came in either black, red or white finish. Many players modified the bodies of their Musicmaster basses to accommodate Precision-style double pickups or enhanced electronics. The bodies were leftover Fender Mustang Bassbodies, while the pickups were six-pole guitar pickups, rather than four-pole bass pickups. Like many of Fender's other budget-priced guitars, the Musicmaster Bass used many surplus parts from other Fender models. All of the Musicmaster's electronics are mounted onto a single piece of plastic. It features a very short 30 in (762 mm) scale, the shortest of any bass produced by Fender. The Fender Musicmaster Bass is a model of electric bass guitar, produced by Fender between 19.Īs with its six-string counterpart, which was a stripped-down version of the Fender Mustang, the Musicmaster Bass is a simpler version of the Mustang Bass. ![]()
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