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That bridge looks pretty darn good. May give the coke/aluminium on a small area and if all else fails get some T-Cut. @Paul_S Did you have to polish the body at all? I will be looking to do that also. I did notice that some kind of thin glue has got onto parts of the body. For example, if you breath on it and then rub, you get this film like residue of a sticker on it. If you keep trying to polish it you end up just moving it all over the bass. Some ideas for the body would be good too. Thanks!

Regarding the 'Chrome' I will try and clean up as best as possible and use preventative measures from here on in. Fine balance between keeping thing original and keeping a bass in good knick. I know it isn't an antique, yet :-) but if something was re-coated it would seriously devalue an item. I would be content with cleaning some of the rust without damage and leaving the rest to show the age. I think I will stick to a brand cleaner so thanks for that advice. I will be doing the dreaded clean this weekend and let you know how it goes. I'll also try and get some pics up. Thanks again, Clinton

Different opinions on old, but it's 1978. It's actually a Fender Musicmaster. Thanks for all the advice. Does anyone, per chance, know what the metal/finish the bridge/saddles are, just so I know I am applying the right stuff. Thanks, Clinton

I know there are various threads and info scattered around here and the internet at large but I was hoping to get all that in one place, here and for it to be bespoke to my bass. I have an old music master bass which is in okay condition. Main things are that there are chips out if the body and the laquer is coming off the head. I don't want to fully restore the bass as this adds character but I do wang to clean it up a bit. Main areas are: 1. Fret board and frets (rosewood). Just some gunk and tarnished. 2. Bridge including string saddles. There is done rust in these. 3. Tunjng keys and string guide. Slightly rusted. Any advice in how to clean these up properly would be greatly appreciated :-) Thanks, Clinton

Here is another pic if the tuning keys. http://imageevent.com/nicksguitars/fendermusicmasterbasss8;jsessionid=qpfvvt17d1.camel_s?p=15&n=1&m=33&c=4&l=0&w=4&s=0&z=2 Just can't find these anywhere.

Hi all, Posted this in Tech and Repairs but didn't get m/any replies. Reaching out in desperation here :-) I bought a Musicmaster this week, all original parts and plays like a dream. It's just a few cosmetic and non critical parts that I need. Due to the bass having all original parts and me being a fastidious so and so I would ideally like parts from the same model of bass from the same era ie. 1978 1. First on my list of requirements is a screw and washer for one of the machineheads. Please see image below... https://www.evernote...79be8a902604558 Any advice on my quest would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Clinton

Cheers bluejay, posting there now :-)

Thanks folks! Hartke looks great and gets good reviews so I will pop that into the list. The Line 6 110 is a bit deep dimensions wise but looks decent. Roland Micro Cube is now added to the list. Did they discontinue this model? I would love a GK but way out of my price range :-( Would definitely go for this if I could get a cheaply second hand one.

A combo please. Discovered the Pathfinder 10 and Ampeg BA108. Oh yes. It would need to have headphone jack :-)

Any super compact amp recommendations. This probably doesn't exist but ideally it would be no bigger than 12" square and plug into mains (I know that some very small amps are battery powered). I remember there used to be very small pig nose amps years ago. Basically it is just for about the house. Many thanks, Clinton

Hi all, Reaching out in desperation here :-) I bought a Musicmaster this week, all original parts and plays like a dream. It's just a few cosmetic and non critical parts that I need. Due to the bass having all original parts and me being a fastidious so and so I would ideally like parts from the same model of bass from the same era ie. 1978 1. First on my list of requirements is a screw and washer for one of the machineheads. Please see image below... https://www.evernote.com/shard/s25/sh/7b9e2553-4d8a-4a24-b636-726717c5de71/a611d141d4bc8062e79be8a902604558 2. Second on my list is, the screws that hold the pickguard/scratch plate. The threads have gone :-( 3. Third and finally, I need a screw for the thumb rest attached to the pickguard. This screw is quite small. Any advice on my quest would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Clinton

I bought a bass already!!! Need a few original bits and pieces for it though, so going to start a post in the 'Items Wanted' section. Just a few screws and some other stuff, to get the bass back to it's best. It's a MusicMaster '78. People have said that it sounds thin and the pickup is a guitar pickup but I have to say that it sounds amazing and quite unique. :-)

Thanks guys.

Hi all, Just a quick hello. I'm on the lookout to buy a bass. I used to play over 20 years ago, a beautiful Stingray but sold it to get some money. Bad decision :-) I am now just getting back into playing and going to sift through the forums to get some advice. CD