![]() The original slender frets have good meat, ostensibly benefitting from a light level/crown in the guitar’s lifetime and currently showing only a hint of wear beneath the plain strings on the crowns of frets 1-3. The one-piece maple neck has a substantive V-shaped profile carve (the quintessential shape for 1957) with quite a bit of shoulder and lightly rolled fretboard edges, measuring. We've had this Musicmaster professionally setup here at Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar, with fresh 10-46 strings and slinky action. Featherweight at 6lbs 6oz, this guitar is very easy on the back and has a clear, chiming acoustic tone that's resonant and authoritative. Both pickups have strong output and exceptional tone, and everything from chewy, biting bridge pickup twang to sweet, broad neck pickup warmth is on tap, with plenty of percussive cut and sparkling snap. ![]() Via the pair of black bobbin pickups, this "Musicmaster" dishes out plenty of twang and percussive cut, and these pickups are essentially wound identical to a late '50s Strat pickup, with the only difference being a flat pole piece design and smooth white covers. These mods take advantage of the Musicmaster and Duo Sonic's identical routing (both come from the factory equipped to accommodate two pickups and a selector switch on the body horn), and this Fender features genuine 1950s steel Telecaster saddles to top things off. Ths Fender was essentially converted to a Duo Sonic in the late '50s, with the addition of a second black bobbin Fender pickup in the bridge position and a three-way rotary pickup selector. A one-family instrument passed down from father to son, this Musicmaster was purchased new at Parlier's Music in Bakersfield, CA and played a part in the Bakersfield club scene during the seminal years of the "Bakersfield Sound." The case even retains the large badge from Parlier's Music, the original Fender dealer on Baker Street. The serial number and pot codes indicate a production year of 1978.Up for sale, a 1957 Fender Musicmaster in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case and strap. Frets are tall, narrow, and show only minor signs of play wear. ![]() Plays well with low action and optimal neck relief. The body has numerous scratches, dents, and dings. The neck has a few small finish dents on the back. The headstock has a few small dings around the edges. Controls include a master volume pot and master tone pot. Fender single coil pickup in neck position. Glossy maple neck with unbound rosewood fingerboard and pearloid dot inlays 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 and pot codes indicate a production year of 1978. Tech Notes: Plays well with low action and optimal neck relief. Controls include a master volume pot and master tone pot.Ĭosmetic Condition: The headstock has a few small dings around the edges. Neck Details: Glossy maple neck with unbound rosewood fingerboard and pearloid dot inlaysĮlectronics: Original pickup and wiring. Fingerboard Material: Rosewood Fingerboard
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