![]() ![]() 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. This was scratchplate mounted in a fairly central position, resulting in a pretty gritty midrange sound (listen to soundclips here) with just the usual tone and one volume controls to give a little variation - for the right band how much more would you need?īy 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). Although very simple, it does have some sturdy components, especially the bridge, and was certainly a more substantial instrument than many other 'entry-level' basses.Īlthough a good functioning bass, it could perhaps be considered a little limited tonally, having only one single-coil pickup. It was an easy-playing good quality, solid, reliable bass. The Musicmaster was Fender's least expensive bass model (in 1973, it had a list price of $139.50, compared to $293.50 for the Precision), and with the shorter 30" was scale perfect for student musicians. The only real difference is the position of the thumbrest, but then, this catalogue does re-use the image from the 1970 catalogue - the first appearance of the Fender Musicmaster bass. Have a look at the 1972 Fender catalogue, which has an almost identical guitar pictured. The bass pictured is completely typical example of an early Musicmaster. Here's a cool bass with a similar vibe for a lot less.Ĭopyright 2005 sheltonsguitars.The Fender Musicmaster bass was a new instrument for the 1970s, being launched in the second half of the first year of the decade. About your only choice in a new shortscale Fender bass is the Mustang at $839. Squier/Fender no longer offers the Musicmaster bass. Light to moderate pick and clearcoat scratches and a few indents. Condition wise this bass shows normal wear. The pickups sounds good and deliver nice tone for the bucks. Greta for guitar players that want to dabble in bass or anyone that is tired of run of the mill Precisions and Jazzes. Like most shortscale basses, this Musicmaster is fun to play. The finish is a cool Daphne Blue and is set off by a white pickguard. Vintage style tuners and bridge keep it rock solid. A single coil pickup delivers retro tone. the short scale maple neck features a rosewood fingerboard with dot inlays. They have become very popular in recent years. The Vista series gave players good quality vintage style instruments at low prices. ![]() 1997 Squier by Fender Musicmaster Bass! SOLD!įrom Squier's cool Vista series, we present this Musicmaster Bass. ![]()
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