1976 Fender Musicmaster all original?

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1976 Fender Musicmaster all original?

Post by Twang » Wed Aug 15, 2018 12:19 pm

I'm going to check out this guitar this weekend. The seller said someone came by and thought the neck might be a replacement. It looks totally original to me but I thought I'd get opinions.. Thanks!

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Re: 1976 Fender Musicmaster all original?

Post by gringopig » Wed Aug 15, 2018 2:36 pm

Looks all original to me! Very nice condition too with very little yellowing of the finish. Nice find...

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Re: 1976 Fender Musicmaster all original?

Post by aliendawg » Fri Aug 17, 2018 9:09 am

Damn. This guitar must've stayed in a case for a long long time
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Re: 1976 Fender Musicmaster all original?

Post by DaddyDom » Wed Aug 22, 2018 8:50 pm

I would say by the look of the tuner ferrules and string retainer, it looks legit to me. And shiny! The body seems to be in a similar condition, too. Not especially 'unmatching.'

Looks like a special guitar waiting for the right daddy.
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Re: 1976 Fender Musicmaster all original?

Post by savantjk » Tue Aug 28, 2018 5:19 pm

I don't see anything suspicious. Nitro on the front of the headstock, poly back/neck?

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Re: 1976 Fender Musicmaster all original?

Post by Snake Hips » Tue Sep 04, 2018 9:14 am

Not sure if this helps you out, but CME has one, you can use the photos to compare the differences. I am fairly confident in CME's research before they sale.

https://www.chicagomusicexchange.com/li ... FYQAvD_BwE

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Re: 1976 Fender Musicmaster all original?

Post by Howlin_Wolf! » Mon Sep 10, 2018 4:30 am

I own a few old Musicmasters and this all looks legit to me. If it’s a good price jump on it!

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Re: 1976 Fender Musicmaster all original?

Post by King Volcano » Mon Sep 10, 2018 9:08 pm

Did you end up getting it?

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