Fender Musicmaster Bass White Refinish 1978
FENDER MUSICMASTER BASS 1978
We are happy to offer for sale this 1978 Musicmaster Bass. Details as follows:
- Year of manufacture: 1978
- Country of origin: USA (Fullerton, CA)
- Serial number: S838788
- Body Material: Alder
- Body Finish: White (non-original)
- Neck Material: Maple with a "Bolt-on" design
- Neck Shape: Slim "C" profile
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Scale Length: 30" (Short scale)
- Nut Width: 1.625" (approx. 41mm)
- Frets: 19 Medium Jumbo
- Pickup: Jazz bass pickup (non-original)
- Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
- Bridge: Top-loading bridge with two adjustable saddles
- Tuning Machines: Fender "F" style open-gear tuners
- Pickguard: 3-ply White/Black/White (on most finishes)
- Condition: 6/10 (finish flaking)
- Case: NOHSC
Comments:
Fender introduced the Musicmaster Bass in the second half of 1970 as a companion to the Musicmaster guitar. It was designed as a budget-friendly, "student-model" alternative to the Mustang Bass. At its launch, it was Fender's lowest-priced bass, costing roughly $100 less than the Mustang. It was often sold as a set with the 12W Fender Musicmaster bass amplifier. The Musicmaster was largely assembled using surplus Mustang parts, though it lacked the Mustang’s "string-through-body" design and split-coil pickup. To keep costs low, Fender used a six-pole Stratocaster guitar pickup hidden under a solid plastic cover instead of a dedicated four-pole bass pickup, although this particular model was later equipped with a Jazz pickup. This bass is all original except for a body refin and the replaced pickup.
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FENDER MUSICMASTER BASS 1978
We are happy to offer for sale this 1978 Musicmaster Bass. Details as follows:
- Year of manufacture: 1978
- Country of origin: USA (Fullerton, CA)
- Serial number: S838788
- Body Material: Alder
- Body Finish: White (non-original)
- Neck Material: Maple with a "Bolt-on" design
- Neck Shape: Slim "C" profile
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Scale Length: 30" (Short scale)
- Nut Width: 1.625" (approx. 41mm)
- Frets: 19 Medium Jumbo
- Pickup: Jazz bass pickup (non-original)
- Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
- Bridge: Top-loading bridge with two adjustable saddles
- Tuning Machines: Fender "F" style open-gear tuners
- Pickguard: 3-ply White/Black/White (on most finishes)
- Condition: 6/10 (finish flaking)
- Case: NOHSC
Comments:
Fender introduced the Musicmaster Bass in the second half of 1970 as a companion to the Musicmaster guitar. It was designed as a budget-friendly, "student-model" alternative to the Mustang Bass. At its launch, it was Fender's lowest-priced bass, costing roughly $100 less than the Mustang. It was often sold as a set with the 12W Fender Musicmaster bass amplifier. The Musicmaster was largely assembled using surplus Mustang parts, though it lacked the Mustang’s "string-through-body" design and split-coil pickup. To keep costs low, Fender used a six-pole Stratocaster guitar pickup hidden under a solid plastic cover instead of a dedicated four-pole bass pickup, although this particular model was later equipped with a Jazz pickup. This bass is all original except for a body refin and the replaced pickup.
ALL EU PURCHASES ARE DELIVERED WITH TAXES AND DUTIES PAID
All purchases include EU taxes/duties paid, i.e., nothing further is due on receipt of goods to any EU state.
WHY BUY FROM US
We are one of the world's leading specialists in used and vintage gear with over 30 years of experience. Prior to shipping, each item will be fully serviced and professionally packed.
SELL - TRADE - CONSIGN
If you are looking to sell, trade or consign any of your classic gear, please contact us by message.
WORLDWIDE COLLECTION - DELIVERY
We offer personal delivery and collection services worldwide with offices/locations in London, Amsterdam, and Chicago.
VALUATION SERVICE
If you require a valuation of any of your classic gear, please forward a brief description and pictures and we will come back to you ASAP.
