![]() 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. 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. 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. 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). 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.". IN VENDITA 1965 Fender Musicmaster II GuitarDaphne Blue, long scale, hard case, Excellent action on a straight. Fender 'Transitional' logo with "Fender" in gold with black trim, beneath that "Musicmaster ll" and beneath that "Pat. 1965 FENDER MUSICMASTER II - EUR 2.237,43. Solid alder 'slab' body, maple neck, and veneer rosewood fretboard with 22 original thin frets and pearl dot position markers. This 12-inch wide, one and a half inch thick guitar weighs just 6.70 lbs. and has a narrow 'A' nut width of 1 1/2 inches and a scale length of 24 inches. Grab this one before it gets away.This 12-inch wide, one and a half inch thick guitar weighs just 6.70 lbs. ![]() It was only offered with one single coil pickup at the neck from the factory. These guitars certainly have a unique appeal all of their own and all guitar players should try one at least once. 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 scale student model introduced in 1956) but with a regular 25.5' scale length. The musicmaster was one of fenders 4 student sized guitars. This guitar certainly punches above its weight. This is an American made Fender Musicmaster II from 1965, the date on the neck is 9 Aug 65A. The neck feels comfortable and easy to play, the no-frills nature of the electronics yields a classy tone. The guitar comes with its correct hardshell case.Įven though this is a short scale guitar (22.5”) and aimed at students, there is no doubt that these are well made instruments. Nice C profile neck and with a weight of a mere 2.77Kg this is not going to break anyone's back.! The plastics and hardware hardly show any real sign of the passing of time, the anodized pickguard being a standout feature of these earlier examples.Īs you’d expect, the electronics are all correct, all solder joints undisturbed. The neck, fretboard and frets are in equally fantastic shape with the gloss finish of the lacquer really showcasing the maple of the neck. The desert sand finish is almost entirely free of any serious damage, retaining a satin sheen. Released in June of 1956, the Musicmaster and Duo Sonics became the gateway to many an aspiring guitarist. South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands GBP £įrom the beginnings of the company, Leo had seen that student models were a way to keep his instruments in players’ hands as they progressed.You're currently viewing prices in USD $.
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