Jumanji Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 So, I'm new to Basschat. My friend "dood" recommended I put the feelers out on Basschat, with regard to Fender Musicmaster basses. I really want a shortscale bass as I've not got enormous hands. There's a Fender Musicmaster bass on eBay that ends its auction tonight at 9pm! So if anyone with any knowledge of these basses sees this in time, any feedback would be ace! My main question is, does it look like a genuine, original condition Fender USA? I'm aware that it looks a little "done in", but I actually quite like that. Also, I'm also expecting (if and when I bid) for it to sell for around £350. Does this seem like a reasonable price to you? Here is the link. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1977-Fender-USA-Musicmaster-Bass-short-scale-totally-original-/220962471210?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item337263bd2a#ht_818wt_922 Thanks for looking. Joe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archibald Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 I have a 77/78 musicmaster (it was a restoration-project) and this looks like the real deal, and 350 is a reasonable price; go for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bass Doc Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 I'm saying original*. Around £300.00 would be nice. *Without prejudice, terms and conditions apply and mobiles will be considerably more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 [quote name='Jumanji' timestamp='1330963665' post='1565429'] does it look like a genuine, original condition Fender USA? [/quote] Hi Joe, welcome to basschat. I'm not an expert, but, to me it looks like genuine. The serial number is correct for the period. It certainly has 'mojo' - 'mojo' to the extent that I'd suspect it's suffered from neglect. Be prepared to take it to a tech you can trust to give it a thorough overhaul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumanji Posted March 5, 2012 Author Share Posted March 5, 2012 Thanks Archibald! I've been searching for a while now and this seems a good one. I have seen them in better condition, but never entirely original. I wonder if my itchy eBay finger will resist spending more than 350 though.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumanji Posted March 5, 2012 Author Share Posted March 5, 2012 Oh wow. I wasn't expecting such swift responses...Thank you again. I do adjust and setup my own guitars. So I'm happy to take on that responsibility. I've never bought a Fender before and usually go for much older instruments, mainly for my belief that older things are somehow "cool"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBbass Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 It looks legit, but IMO you should save up/buy a Mustang bass. They are far better than musicmasters (again... IMO, it's all subjective), definitely my choice in regards to short scale basses. Japanese RI are about £500, theres a few different desired years on vintage so price varys, so if you need help just PM me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 I'll eat my own underpants if that sells for less than £350 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jezzaboy Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 [quote name='Beedster' timestamp='1330973068' post='1565661'] I'll eat my own underpants if that sells for less than £350 [/quote] Y fornts or boxers? Jez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlloyd Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 Looks original... I can't for the life of me think of a reason that anyone would put in the effort to make a counterfeit Musicmaster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redstriper Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 (edited) My local music shop has the same model in the same colour, the serial number dates it to 1976, but its other bits make it 1974-75. It's in almost new condition with the original case also like new - yours for £700. One thing to watch with these is the weight - the early 70s are usually light (7.5 lbs), whereas the later ones can be over 10 lbs. It depends when it was built and which wood pile was used. I nearly bought one around 1973 hardly used from a shop for £36.00 - couldn't quite afford it though. Edited March 5, 2012 by redstriper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 [quote name='Beedster' timestamp='1330973068' post='1565661'] I'll eat my own underpants if that sells for less than £350 [/quote] Remember to take the buttons off, if you're dining on boxers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumanji Posted March 5, 2012 Author Share Posted March 5, 2012 [quote name='Beedster' timestamp='1330973068' post='1565661'] I'll eat my own underpants if that sells for less than £350 [/quote] [quote name='Gust0o' timestamp='1330974015' post='1565691'] Remember to take the buttons off, if you're dining on boxers. [/quote] I'll take off your underpants and eat my own buttons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumanji Posted March 5, 2012 Author Share Posted March 5, 2012 [quote name='redstriper' timestamp='1330973971' post='1565687'] I nearly bought one around 1973 hardly used from a shop for £36.00 - couldn't quite afford it though. [/quote] £36?... I'll take it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_Stu Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 [quote name='Jumanji' timestamp='1330963665' post='1565429'] with regard to Fender Musicmaster basses. I really want a shortscale bass as I've not got enormous hands.[/quote] Wasn't it one of those that Alan Lancaster used for the same reason? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumanji Posted March 5, 2012 Author Share Posted March 5, 2012 [quote name='redstriper' timestamp='1330973971' post='1565687'] My local music shop has the same model in the same colour, the serial number dates it to 1976, but its other bits make it 1974-75. It's in almost new condition with the original case also like new - yours for £700. One thing to watch with these is the weight - the early 70s are usually light (7.5 lbs), whereas the later ones can be over 10 lbs. It depends when it was built and which wood pile was used.. [/quote] .. and surely a heavier wood has benefits in sound quality? So it's begining to sound like my idea of spending 350 is low low low. I need to consider more money or different basses... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumanji Posted March 5, 2012 Author Share Posted March 5, 2012 [quote name='Big_Stu' timestamp='1330979763' post='1565819'] Wasn't it one of those that Alan Lancaster used for the same reason? [/quote] OhNo!! I'm not going for Quo! Good sound though right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 [quote name='Jumanji' timestamp='1330979826' post='1565821'] .. and surely a heavier wood has benefits in sound quality? [/quote] There is a stick at the top to stop people saying things like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumanji Posted March 5, 2012 Author Share Posted March 5, 2012 [quote name='Mr. Foxen' timestamp='1330980388' post='1565846'] There is a stick at the top to stop people saying things like that. [/quote] I don't follow.. I'm new to this type of thing. (forums). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_Stu Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 [quote name='Jumanji' timestamp='1330979826' post='1565821'] I need to consider more money or different basses... [/quote] Then you're getting into EB0/EB3 territory; which is a nice place to be - and was covered extensively not so long ago. The Epiphones are liked, but would need vintage electrics to get "that" sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 [quote name='Jumanji' timestamp='1330980643' post='1565852'] I don't follow.. I'm new to this type of thing. (forums). [/quote] Should have said 'Sticky', actually marked 'pinned' with a green box, second topic down on this forum: http://basschat.co.uk/topic/73234-tonewoods/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nibody Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 [quote name='Beedster' timestamp='1330973068' post='1565661'] I'll eat my own underpants if that sells for less than £350 [/quote] £273 with 2 mins to go.. salt, pepper? Salad cream? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nibody Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 [quote name='Nibody' timestamp='1330981518' post='1565876'] £273 with 2 mins to go.. salt, pepper? Salad cream? [/quote] Take it back, rocketed to £390 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wooks79 Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 £390! Beedster doesn't need to crack out the mayonnaise! Did you win it then mate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bass Doc Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 I was all set to ask Beedster:- "Would you like flies with that?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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