Fender 1978 Musicmaster - with original and upgraded Lace pickup - *SOLD* £1100 Exeter

[RaNoFuNkY]

Selling due to car bill.

 

I'll be sad to see this go, but I need to raise some funds. I believe the serial number makes this a 1978 Fender Musicmaster bass. For those not in the know, this is a short scale (30") bass. I've had two of these, and this one has had the pickup upgraded (to a Lace Sensor I believe), which I really like. However, the original pickup is also included in the sale for the vintage enthusiast (and, it certainly does have its own charm). I have owned mustangs (new and vintage, with and without a bridge J pickup) - all of which I have moved on and kept this.

 

These are great fun, and seem to be all the rage considering their humble origins. Possibly Nick Campbell has helped. This has a decent range of sounds with the tone pot - a nice P-like aggression down to some classic motown-ish thump when thumbed. I have deliberately kept this with old roundwound strings as I use it for the latter. I've gigged with it, but never in anger.

 

It's in really great shape for a 45 year old bass. There are 3 thin scratches which can only really be seen at certain angles/lighting and I have tried to show this in the pictures. There are other small knocks, and a nice patina to the neck + hardware. This adds to the vintage charm. The colour is a nice "wine red", and the grain shows through nicely.

 

I'm happy to post to UK. I don't have a hardcase that fits this, but I can provide a softcase + plenty of bubble wrap and foam into a decent cardboard box. I imagine £20 would cover this, and I can refund any difference. Alternatively, I am happy to deliver within 40 miles of Exeter for a bit of petrol cash.

Edited August 31, 2023 by RaNoFuNkY
Now sold

[RaNoFuNkY]

Car bill has now been resolved! However, this remains for sale - apparently, once your missus finds out that you're prepared to part with a bass, then it needs to be seen through to completion.

 

So - I am now open to offers

[4rchitec7]

Lovely bass ! Is it the original color ?

[RaNoFuNkY]

On 10/08/2023 at 10:11, 4rchitec7 said:

Lovely bass ! Is it the original color ?

Yes!