FEND3R Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 (edited) [color=#FF0000]THE BASS IS SOLD[/color] [size=4]Decided to sell my Musicmaster because I can't get used to the short scale.[/size] [size=4]The lacquer is original – wine trans red over ash body. It is more reddish (dark red) in person than in the photos. The serial number suggests its made in 1978, but since S78 number are used as late as 1981, I cannot be 100% sure and would appreciate an expert opinion based on the photos. Other than that the bass is fitted with Seymour Duncan Basslines Quarterpounder which is screwed directly to the body – not hanging from the pickguard. The pickguard is a custom made white pearloid guard – small holes have been prepared for adjusting the pickup height or in case it should be hooked to the pickguard rather than the body wood.[/size] [size=4]Some previous owner has made some modifications - moved the pickup towards the neck and drilled the body, but has since filled the cavity and sprayed over with similar colour (its all under the pickguard and can be seen in the additional photos in the link bellow). Otherwise the original lacquer on the body and the neck is in pretty nice shape – usual checking and some small dings shown in the photos.[/size] [size=4]Other than the above the pickguard screws and two of the bridge screws seem not to be original. Apart from that the bass plays just sweet – I have used it at a couple of gigs and it sure fits in the mix much like a precision. Frets have been professionally dressed and have plenty of life in them, the bass is currently set up with Fender shortscale roundwounds which are a bit loose – if its fit with regular scale strings the strings are tighter and the action can be set to extremely low. The truss rod works fine, the tuners operate smoothly, the pots are fine. Although the pickup is not designed for this string spacing I cannot hear different output level from the inner and outer strings – the sound even. If someone would prefer a sound sample, I suppose I can record something next week and post it.[/size] [size=4]More hi-res photos of the bass can be found here: [url="https://plus.google.com/photos/105844066118758229046/albums/6073092405012149345?authkey=CL73xNeUgdytwgE"]https://plus.google....CL73xNeUgdytwgE[/url][/size] Since the bass is not in original condition, but still a sweet player. I will ship from Bulgaria so there will be no import taxes for EU buyers. I suppose that PayPal is best as payment method. You can find my feedback here : [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/125066-feedback-for-fend3r/page__p__1612354__hl__fend3r__fromsearch__1#entry1612354"]http://basschat.co.u..._1#entry1612354[/url] [size=4]Feel free to ask me any additional questions or demand additional photos. I want to tell You in advance that due to my working schedule it is possible that I would not be able to ship it immediately, but if we negotiate a deal I can put it on hold and after I know when I can ship it payment can be made the same day that I ship.[/size] Edited November 13, 2014 by FEND3R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Nice my first bass was a Musicmaster - what's the weight and how would it be shipped? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 See...I've just sold a bass and have money floating about. Dangerous! Very cute, fair price. Looks like it'd be a lot of fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaners Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Where are you bassed ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FEND3R Posted October 23, 2014 Author Share Posted October 23, 2014 Hi, it would be packed well before shipping, if You prefer I can separate the neck from body. If I can source locally a small case that it will fit in I will get one for the shipping with no additional charge. I am not sure about the weight, but it's definitely light - will measure it as soon as possible. I am based in Sofia, Bulgaria. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FEND3R Posted October 25, 2014 Author Share Posted October 25, 2014 Update on the shiiping cost to the UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FEND3R Posted October 27, 2014 Author Share Posted October 27, 2014 Bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FEND3R Posted October 29, 2014 Author Share Posted October 29, 2014 Price drop - [b]£ 400 including shipping to UK and most of the EU countries[/b] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FEND3R Posted November 5, 2014 Author Share Posted November 5, 2014 Some interest but no takers yet. Bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FEND3R Posted November 8, 2014 Author Share Posted November 8, 2014 Another price drop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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surfguy13 Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Can't access photos? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FEND3R Posted November 11, 2014 Author Share Posted November 11, 2014 [quote name='surfguy13' timestamp='1415708531' post='2602833'] Can't access photos? [/quote] My mistake, now fixed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanAxe Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 This is an incredible bargain compared to what dealers are now asking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blunderthumbs Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 PM'd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FEND3R Posted November 11, 2014 Author Share Posted November 11, 2014 ON HOLD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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