Cosmetically, a matched set of Tele-style knobs gleam against the black of the custom cut scratchplate. Torres, one of Fender's great neck shapers), and Rosewood board, this phenomenal 1973 model now pumps out the bottomest of bottom notes thanks to a pair of elite Bartolini Jazz Bass pickups, aided by a legendary BadAss II bridge for maximum tone transmission. (For those playing at home, American retail prices at the time were around US$140 for the Musicmaster Bass US$240 for the Mustang Bass US$300 for the Precision and US$375 for the Jazz)īuilding on the original's solid Alder body, Hard Rock Maple neck, (stamped J. The original Musicmaster Bass, in production from 1970 to 1983, was a 30" scale, single pickup model, designed to fit the budget of those players who couldn't manage the price ticket on a Mustang, Jazz or Precision bass. fender musicmaster bass 1973.vintage white has turned a creamy yellow.jazz pickup was and tone pot are not conected.sounds great,has new strings on it.vintage deep bass but clear tone.check all pictures for condition,as there are plenty of scratches and dings.the old fenders are short scale so perfect for the ladies or es.
A quick glance at some past and present Musicmaster players includes such luminaries as Jonny Greenwood, Kim Gordon, Colin Moulding of XTC, John Lent, (Mac Demarco), Tina Weymouth, Mike Dirnt, Jim O'Rourke, Eddie Vedder, Lucas Skinner, (King Gizzard), and the legend that was Dee Dee Ramone. Why is the Musicmaster Bass so incredibly popular right now? It's no doubt largely down to the fact that people these days really pay attention to what their heroes played in the past.
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