Standards fell into place: the dominant long scale established by Fender (34” rarely, other makers have offered longer scales), the less prevalent short scale (30” and slightly longer) and the much rarer medium scale (around 32”). Another short-scale model, the Musicmaster Bass, debuted in 1971 and remained in the Fender line until 1981.īetween the mid-1950s and mid-1960s, several other makers introduced their own short- and medium-scale basses. This was the last Fender bass guitar designed by Leo Fender himself, and featured a student-friendly 30” scale, shorter distance between frets and a more compact overall size. Realizing this, Fender-which already had been offering smaller-model electric guitars since 1955-introduced its first short-scale bass guitar, the Mustang® Bass, in 1966. It, as well as many other models that followed, has a 34” scale, which can prove to be a bit of a stretch for players with smaller hands and shorter reach. In fact, Fender itself defined the long-scale bass guitar when it introduced the profoundly influential Precision Bass® in 1951. Most bass guitars are long-scale instruments.
1978 MUSICMASTER BASS SERIAL NUMBER
The serial number dates the bass to 1978.The scale of a guitar refers to the distance between the bridge an the nut. The neck has moderate relief and the truss rod is at its maximum position, so heavier strings would not be recommended the bass has been set up to play cleanly and comfortably in this position. The bass plays well with medium action, and is currently set up with light gauge bass strings. The back of the neck is smooth and comfortable, and the headstock face has some checking as well.
1978 MUSICMASTER BASS CRACKED
The pickguard is original but is cracked in the corner by the output jack. There are also two filled screw holes on the front of the body from the original bridge cover, which have also been touched up with black. Some of these have been touched up with black. The bass shows moderately heavy cosmetic wear the finish has noticeable horizontal checking throughout the body, along with numerous small dings and finish chips. Both control pots have been replaced, and a second tone cap has been added Original Fender single coil pickup both the volume and tone pots appear to have been replaced, and a second tone capacitor has been wired in parallel with the original. The remainder of the body and neck finish is original.īolt-on maple neck with unbound rosewood veneer fretboard, dot inlays, and heel-adjust truss rod. The bridge cover screw holes have also been filled and touched up with black. There are a few black finish touchups on various chipped spots of the body. The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician.įor a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmeticĬondition, please visit our Lincoln Avenue showroom or call to speak to one of our The serial number dates the bass to 1978. Tech Notes: The bass plays well with medium action, and is currently set up with light gauge bass strings.
Modifications/Repairs: -The nut has been replaced -Both control pots have been replaced, and a second tone cap has been addedĬase Details: The bass will be paired with a gig bag.Ĭosmetic Condition: The bass shows moderately heavy cosmetic wear the finish has noticeable horizontal checking throughout the body, along with numerous small dings and finish chips. The nut has been replaced.Įlectronics: Original Fender single coil pickup both the volume and tone pots appear to have been replaced, and a second tone capacitor has been wired in parallel with the original. Neck Details: Bolt-on maple neck with unbound rosewood veneer fretboard, dot inlays, and heel-adjust truss rod. The remainder of the body and neck finish is original. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please call to speak to one of our experts.įinish Details: There are a few black finish touchups on various chipped spots of the body. The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician.
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