AdamWoodBass Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 (edited) ** WITHDRAWN FROM SALE ** After spending some time examining it closely with another BC'er we've discovered that the bass is actually in a bit of a worse state than I originally thought it was. The crack in the body extends further than I thought. Looking closer at the wood what I thought was a join between 2 pieces of ply is actually a crack - not good. I may restore this myself if I get time one day but until then it's going to be relegated to a storage rack until it's fate is decided. Thanks to everyone for their interest and apologies for listing something without properly checking it's condition. Edited November 28, 2016 by AdamWoodBass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrumpymike Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 Adam, just fyi these only came painted in a coloured finish, so I'm guessing somebody decided for whatever reason to expose the wood. Also, the original pick-guard was a one-piece plastic item, so the alu extension has been added. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamWoodBass Posted October 12, 2016 Author Share Posted October 12, 2016 Thanks scrumpymike good to know. I have very little knowledge of this bass, I know that the finish (whatever colour it was) has been removed but didn't know the pickguards were exclusively one piece on these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuyR Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 I bought a '71 Musicmaster bass in 1979- long ago moved on. As I remember it had a 6-magnet guitar pickup, so that might explain the Jazz bass mod. Interesting bass and a good project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc S Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 Hi Adam, Re the crack near the bridge; How far does it extend? Any chance of some close-up pics of it from the front & back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrumpymike Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 [quote name='GuyR' timestamp='1476344629' post='3153423'] I bought a '71 Musicmaster bass in 1979- long ago moved on. As I remember it had a 6-magnet guitar pickup, so that might explain the Jazz bass mod. Interesting bass and a good project. [/quote] Yep, that was one of the cost-engineering measures taken to produce what was in effect a budget version of the Mustang bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
only4 Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 Eeek My year of birth bass I play short scale I'm in Manchester The stars may be aligning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc S Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 [quote name='only4' timestamp='1476359337' post='3153593'] Eeek My year of birth bass I play short scale I'm in Manchester The stars may be aligning! [/quote] .... and that's a good price for a Y.O.Birth bass too Go for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamWoodBass Posted October 13, 2016 Author Share Posted October 13, 2016 [quote name='Marc S' timestamp='1476344917' post='3153426'] Hi Adam, Re the crack near the bridge; How far does it extend? Any chance of some close-up pics of it from the front & back? [/quote] I will try and get some better pics of the crack tonight when I'm back from work. Being a bit of a muppet when it comes to woodwork I have no idea of the implications, it certainly doesn't make it feel unstable at all. I know that a crack is not the end of the world as I have a split in the headstock on my Yamaha (pub gig, drunken idiot, bass crashes to the floor, you know the drill) which was repaired by a joiner mate of my dad's and is probably stronger than it was when it was first built. [quote name='only4' timestamp='1476359337' post='3153593'] Eeek My year of birth bass I play short scale I'm in Manchester The stars may be aligning! [/quote] You're welcome to come and take a look at it mate, PM me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamWoodBass Posted October 14, 2016 Author Share Posted October 14, 2016 For Marc S, some closeup shots of the crack in the body as requested. http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d33/Adam_Mark_Wood/IMG_0023_zps1tp0i5fc.jpg http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d33/Adam_Mark_Wood/IMG_0022_zpsm2ygwjej.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aero71 Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 Very nice project, also my YOB. Looks like there's a lot of space between the heel of the neck and both sides of the neckpocket. Or is it the pickguard that doesn't fit too well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamWoodBass Posted October 15, 2016 Author Share Posted October 15, 2016 [quote name='Aero71' timestamp='1476454287' post='3154493'] Very nice project, also my YOB. Looks like there's a lot of space between the heel of the neck and both sides of the neckpocket. Or is it the pickguard that doesn't fit too well? [/quote] There is yeah, again due to the hack job someone did when they "modded" it at some point in its life time. The pickgaurd is not original (thanks to scrumpymike for pointing that out earlier in this thread) and I presume it's from a Jazz which would have had a wider neck up at the heel end hence the spacing on the neck pocket. If someone took this as a project the first thing I'd do is get it re-finished then get one of these: http://www.wdmusic.co.uk/pickguards-c62/fender-basses-c111/musicmaster-bass-c149/musicmaster-bass-parchment-solid-p2066 And one of these: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1977-FENDER-PICKUP-for-Bronco-Mustang-MusicMaster-GUITAR-or-BASS-Reads-5-75K-/252132880478?hash=item3ab44a705e:g:VKgAAOSwT5tWJV3W You wouldn't be far off having a nicely restored vintage Fender if you did that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamWoodBass Posted October 18, 2016 Author Share Posted October 18, 2016 Bump, still available. From all the google searches I've done this is a bit of a bargain price if I'm honest. £350 as is but will also consider trades for a p bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamWoodBass Posted October 25, 2016 Author Share Posted October 25, 2016 Pick me! Pick me! Pick me! Please don't send me to Ebay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therealting Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 Would be tempted to pop you an offer if you were in London! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamWoodBass Posted October 30, 2016 Author Share Posted October 30, 2016 Still available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamWoodBass Posted November 3, 2016 Author Share Posted November 3, 2016 Still here. Open to other trade offers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamWoodBass Posted November 19, 2016 Author Share Posted November 19, 2016 Bump for price reduction. Looking for £300. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twincam Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 (edited) Is it me or is the neck pocket very wrong. Looks like its too big for the neck? Or has the neck been modified. Either way something doesn't look right from the pics. And I don't just mean the pick guard. Edited November 21, 2016 by Twincam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamWoodBass Posted November 23, 2016 Author Share Posted November 23, 2016 As requested by another BC'er I've done some better shots with a better camera. Dropbox link below. Please note that the E string came off and because it was so old the end of it snapped so I couldn't put it back on. I will put some old strings on it for the buyer if needed but you may want to do that yourself if you're restoring it. £300 plus shipping at buyers cost. Will consider trades but specifically looking for an amp head (show me what you have), a P-Bass or a 5 string Jazz Bass. https://www.dropbox.com/sh/pq4v8jd8u7bwqo5/AAA9y6gGyb9_f9lH9WH_u9qYa?dl=0 As always I can attempt to answer any questions but please be aware I know virtually nothing about this bass! Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamWoodBass Posted November 28, 2016 Author Share Posted November 28, 2016 WITHDRAWN - see modified original post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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