![]() Although Fender used the term "three-quarter size" in publicizing the new student models, only the neck and the resulting scale-length were smaller, designed for younger hands that were just starting to play guitar. 1964 - 1971 Fender Musicmaster guitar Pickguard pearloid 60s Vintage USA RI pearl 65 66 67. Up for sale is a 1960s Fender Musicmaster guitar pickguard. The Musicmaster was the single-pickup version.Despite their budget status, the student models were still playable instruments: Fender seemed to have cut the right corners" (Tony Bacon and Paul Day, The Fender Book, p. No warp, no shrinkage, no breaks, light wear to the face. They had smaller, lighter bodies, shorter necks and basic appointments. "Fender's new 'student' guitars, the Duo-Sonic and Musicmaster, first appeared in 1956. Housed in a later three-latch rectangular black hardshell case with gray plush lining (9.00). ![]() Overall this all original little guitar is in excellent-plus (8.75) condition. There are a few small surface chips mainly on the edges of the body. The Dakota Red color is fresh and shows no signs of darkening. The neck is stamped "8 APR 65A." The potentiometers are stamped "304 6512" (Stackpole, March 1965). Combined bridge/tailpiece with three adjustable 'threaded' saddles. ![]() Black plastic control knobs with seven sides and white line marker. Two controls (one volume, one tone) and jack socket, all on the three-layer pearloid over black and white plastic pickguard with twelve screws. In 1964, the name also appeared among the colors available on Ford Lincoln cars (DuPont 4294-LM). One black bakelite, gray bottom single-coil Musicmaster pickup, angled at neck, with an output of 5.17k ("5-26-65" written in black pencil on the underside). respectively by Ford/Mercury and Chrysler/DeSoto. The neck is stamped in black "8 APR 65A". Four-bolt neck plate with serial number "L78705" between the top two screws. Individual 'double-line' Kluson Deluxe tuners with white plastic oval buttons (each one stamped on the underside "D-169400 / Patent No.". Checking the date range can be done by removing the neck of the guitar and checking the butt end of the neck heel for a stamped or written date (See picture for an example). Fender 'Transitional' logo with "Fender" in gold with black trim, beneath that "Musicmaster ll" and beneath that "Pat. 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s to now. Solid alder 'slab' body, maple neck, and veneer rosewood fretboard with 22 original thin frets and pearl dot position markers. and has a narrow 'A' nut width of 1 1/2 inches and a scale length of 24 inches. Pots date: 304-6350 – 50th week Of 1963.This 12-inch wide, one and a half inch thick guitar weighs just 6.70 lbs.Ĭomes with its original Fender hardshell case. Pickup and the electronics/wiring remains untouched and intact, with no broken solder joints, no re-wound pickup. The original pickguard have some cracks in it but still functions as it should. The Fender Musicmaster II was a short-lived transitional model during the CBS takeover that featured the same design as the original Musicmaster (a 3/4. The neck is comfortable maple neck with dark rosewood fingerboard with clay dots. The original frets are dressed so the playability is perfect with low action. The neck is clean as it can be including the headstock. Everything remains structurally sound with no repairs. Overall, this Fender Musicmaster is in very good condition with some nicks, dings, finish checking on the body and other cosmetic play wear. Fender was never a big mahogany guitar maker. This is a very cool short-scale guitar and these mahogany Musicmasters are amongst the rarest Musicmasters made. Vintage Late 1964 Fender Musicmaster eat project This guitar is complete and all original except for two things.the neck plate and the paint on the body. We present an all original and 100% complete 1964 Fender Musicmaster in its original Translucent Red finish. 1964 Fender Musicmaster in Translucent Red aidb - its going to be a player thanks for the link - I'll check it out. Please contact us through email or give us a call. I may turn my 2 MIJ LP's in to another vintage Fender (vintage Gibsons are too expensive) qwank - a 60's Mustang beater is probably what I'm going to go after - or a Duo. ![]() If you would like to see internal photos of the guitar you are more than welcome.
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