{"product_id":"1978-fender-musicmaster-bass","title":"1978 Fender Musicmaster Bass","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eIntroduced in 1971 as a streamlined addition to Fender's short-scale family, the Musicmaster Bass has evolved from its student-model origins into a highly coveted vintage instrument. Celebrated by modern indie, alternative, and studio bassists alike, these compact thumping machines are prized for their unique percussive voice, lightweight handling, and effortless playability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eThis 1978 example features a wonderfully resonant body finished in a classic Olympic White that has aged over nearly five decades into a rich, creamy vintage hue. It is accented by a three-ply black pickguard, a treble-side thumb rest, and the distinctive late-70s black \"Strat\" style volume and tone knobs. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eThe real joy of the Musicmaster is its scale length. The comfortable 30\" short-scale Maple neck drastically reduces string tension, offering a incredibly \"slinky\" playing feel that makes complex bass lines effortless. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eAs seen in the photos, this 1978 model is a beautiful, honest vintage example. The finish shows typical signs of ageing, including light handling wear, small dings, and surface marks that add immensely to its authentic, road-ready mojo. The neck finish has ambered beautifully, the frets have plenty of life left, and the hardware functions perfectly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eThis guitars retains its original (and rare!) Fender 'student' hard case. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis guitar has been given a full service by our luthiers at the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thevintageinstrumentworkshop.com\/\" title=\"Vintage Instrument Workshop\"\u003eVintage Instrument Workshop\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and includes a 2 year warranty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fender","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57036892668282,"sku":null,"price":1895.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0254\/1189\/files\/1978FenderMusicmasterBass.jpg?v=1782991408","url":"https:\/\/notomguitars.com\/products\/1978-fender-musicmaster-bass","provider":"No.Tom Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}