{"product_id":"fender-1978-musicmaster-bass-guitar-natural-with-hardshell-case-used","title":"Fender 1978 Musicmaster Bass Guitar - Natural with Custom Hardshell Case - Used","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-YOU ARE VIEWING PHOTOS OF THE ACTUAL BASS GUITAR BEING SOLD!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis used 7 lb 10 oz Fender will ship insured, fully set up, and inspected from Rapid City, SD. This bass is in excellent condition for an instrument of its vintage, with very tiny dings checkered across the front of the instrument, scuffing on the lower horn, mild buckle-rash on the back, a couple of dents right below the nut, and finishing wear on the original tuner. This bass has also seen a good deal of post-factory upgrades and appointments, likely including the Natural finish on the instrument's body. All original pickups, pots, and wiring will come with the bass and can be installed before shipping out at request of purchaser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy risk free with our 14 day - full refund, less shipping, return policy. \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCheck out our shop policies for more details.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eSome vintage instruments are compelling precisely because their story did not end when they left the factory, and this 1978 Fender Musicmaster Bass carries nearly five decades of history, modification, and personality with it. Introduced in the early 1970s, the Musicmaster Bass gave Fender a straightforward short-scale companion to its student-oriented guitars, combining familiar Fender construction with a compact, approachable playing experience. This CBS-era model retains that appealing foundation but has clearly lived a life of its own, including what appears to be a post-factory Natural refinish and several personalized appointments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe short scale is a major part of the Musicmaster Bass experience. Its reduced reach and relaxed string feel make it comfortable for guitarists moving to bass, players with smaller hands, and experienced bassists who simply prefer the responsiveness of a short-scale instrument. The maple neck has a substantial Medium C character, paired here with a rosewood fingerboard and the uncomplicated feel of a vintage Fender bolt-on design. That combination makes the Musicmaster particularly appealing for indie rock, garage rock, alternative, roots music, blues, classic rock, and studio work where a compact bass with an immediate personality can be more inspiring than something pristine or overly refined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis bass guitar has also been given a different electronic voice by a previous owner. An Aero JB4 single-coil now occupies the pickup position, while the original Fender Stratocaster single-coil pickup and associated wiring are included in the case. The current setup retains the direct, articulate nature expected from a single-pickup passive bass while offering its own distinct character. A simple volume-and-tone control arrangement keeps the instrument refreshingly immediate: plug in, shape the top end to suit the song, and play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eMeanwhile, this instrument’s most memorable work of customization may not be on the acutal bass at all: The included hardshell case has become a piece of folk art in its own right, with a previous owner hand-painting a custom “Solar System” scene across the top. Together with the additional custom “Gear” graphic pickguard, post-factory thumb rest, replacement pickup, apparent Natural refinish, and included original electronics, the case helps document the nearly 50-year life an instrument that was personalized rather than preserved untouched. For the player who appreciates vintage Fender character but would rather own something with an unmistakable individual history than a museum piece, the stars are truly the limit with this one-of-a-kind Musicmaster Bass. 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