These guitars certainly have a unique appeal all of their own and all guitar players should try one at least once. This guitar certainly punches above its weight. You can also send photos once Ive connected you. Experts Assistant: The Musical Instrument Appraiser can help. I do not want to compromise the value is I have it refinished. The neck feels comfortable and easy to play, the no-frills nature of the electronics yields a classy tone. I have a 1958/1959 Fender Musicmaster guitar. 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.
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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. What makes the pre-CBS Musicmaster possibly the ultimate retirement guitar is that it has a super short 22.5' scale. While true the guitar was made all the way up until 1982, of course the best ones are the pre-CBS era 59 to 64 models.
From the beginnings of the company, Leo had seen that student models were a way to keep his instruments in players’ hands as they progressed. Fender Musicmaster was Fenders student guitar.
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