#1978 fender musicmaster serial#
#1978 fender musicmaster professional#

Having said this, there are a lot worse guitars out there, and as well as being historically important, the 1820 bass can certainly provide the goods when required. Over the course of the 70s, the Japanese output improved dramatically, and in many ways these early 70s models are a low point for the brand. These new Epiphones were based on existing Matsumoku guitars, sharing body shapes, and hardware, but the Epiphone line was somewhat upgraded, with inlaid logos and a 2x2 peghead configuration. The Matsumoku factory had been producing guitars for export for some time, but the 1820 bass (alongside a number of guitar models and the 5120 electric acoustic bass) were the first Epiphone models to be made there. Fender Musicmaster, 1956-1964ġ958 Fender Musicmaster Image Heritage auctionsīy the end of the 1960s, a decision had been made to move Epiphone guitar production from the USA (at the Kalamazoo plant where Gibson guitars were made), to Matsumoto in Japan, creating a line of guitars and basses significantly less expensive than the USA-built models (actually less than half the price). The Musicmaster was clearly a success, remaining in continuous production until 1982. As Fender put it in the 1976 catalog 'Begin with a Musicmaster, and graduate to stardom!'. This fact was demonstrated on the cover of the 1958 'Down Beat' brochure - an adult plays a Fender Stratocaster, whilst a child looks on, Fender Musicmaster in hand. But in truth, most experienced guitarists wanting to play widely spaced chords or the extra speed afforded by closer frets would chose the dual pickup Duo-Sonic - assuming price was not an issue!įender always believed that if beginner guitarists chose Fender, they would more likely continue playing Fender guitars as they got older. The 1950s Fender Musicmaster was described as three quarter size, but the difference in size was not so great: Fender also suggested these models for more established players with smaller hands.

#1978 fender musicmaster professional#

Although these 'student' guitars were shorter scale than the Fender standard (22 1/2' vs 25'), they were not 'student' in terms of build quality - in fact very much in line with the Fender professional models such as the Telecaster and Stratocaster. It was joined shortly afterwards by a dual pickup companion model, the Duo-Sonic. published after Rorys death, it is said that Rory owned a Fender Duo-Sonic fitted with a Music Master neck. Smeared out for the first time, next day, some new coats will follow.The three-quarter size Fender Musicmaster debuted in 1956, as a new student model in the Fender solid body range.

I'm a musician, my bank-account is always empty, why do you need that card anywayĮpoxy on the first places that needed major touch-ups. It's an advantage that you can work from two sidesĬavity's sealed to protect the original stamps and colours.ĭit moon-like landscape can't be sanded out, I'll take out the epoxy woodfiller. Mind you little children, a screw you heat up with a lighter IS VERY HOT!!! In 20 minutes time, my neighbours learned a whole new string of cursing terms. I tore it out of it's hole with a screw I've heaten up, and melted my way half in it. I couldn't get my ground wire into the channel. Tape at the sides of the headstock, making it flush with the top of it (sides don't need painting)Įlectronics, the start, with a handwritten diagram borrowed from uncle Leo F. Protected neck with a piece of musicstore-wrapping. The result of a nice afternoon of working.īyeBye old logo, de headstock after a meeting with my grinding paper.

#1978 fender musicmaster serial#

The rest of the parts I already have (neckplate, screws 'n bolts, replacement logo with the same serial number, a squier bronco pickup (not the best thing, but sure good enough) and paint. I'm still searching for 1 complete tuner, and 2 axles (tuning posts) and 2 camwheels (with bolts) for this bass, they are virtually impossible to find (I know it's illegal to ask here, but in my 'wanted-section' topic, there isn't much reaction either, but does anyone can give me a clue to a complete set of tuners, or just the parts I still need?). He used a kettle of water to make clouds of steam to weaken the glue, to no avail, it was elbow-grease and a LOT of patience to get the body in this bare state. My friend already pealed off the plastic veneer on the top and bottom, which was attached with bitumen-like glue.

I've traced the pickguard on the body, so I can see what areas need to be refilled with wood, because some router-maniac decided it would be cool to route all the way TROUGH the body. REPAIRS TEMPORARILY FULLY BOOKED OUT UNTIL AUGUST. Changed pickup, currently loaded with a 1970s Fender pickup. 1978 Fender Musicmaster Bass, refinished. I've got hold of this wreck by a friend of mine (he's still the owner of the thing), with the question if I could restore the thing to it's former glory. 1978 Fender Musicmaster Bass, refinished.