Sir Sidney Ruff-Diamond Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 (edited) I've now sold this bass. Little bit sad about it, really, but it has gone to a good owner and helps me fund my daughter's saxophone. Thanks all. Hello, I came across this forum while looking up background info on my Fender Musicmaster, which I’m looking to sell. I hope it’s okay to offer it here as it would be nice if it could go to someone who would take good care of it. I checked the year on the Guitar Dating site and it was built at Fullerton, CA, apparently. I bought it new from Tempo in Ealing, which I don’t think exists anymore (slightly depressing to see it described as “vintage”… what does that make me?). I’m a guitarist and have used it pretty sparingly, mostly for home use. It’s in pretty good condition for its age and plays nicely, I think, although I’m not a great bassist. Everything is original, the only thing missing is the thumb rest. It has a 30” bolt on maple neck with a rosewood fretboard. No case. There are some light marks here and there but nothing too terrible. There are also a couple of tiny chips on the back but relatively minor. I’ve done a fair bit of reading on it, including all the threads on basschat, and have seen Musicmasters described as “pigs” or “beauties”. Prices seem to vary wildly, anywhere from sweet FA up to a jaw-dropping £975 in one Denmark Street shop. I’m looking for £450 (plus P&P or buyer collects), which I hope is reasonable middle ground. Hope that’s okay. I live in Hornchurch, Essex. thanks (I hope I've done the pics right) Edited July 19, 2010 by Sir Sidney Ruff-Diamond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Sidney Ruff-Diamond Posted April 3, 2010 Author Share Posted April 3, 2010 Couple more pics here... one of the "F" neckplate, which comes up very shiny and unmarked and another of the worst of the dings... there's about half a dozen in various places, but they are pretty small and not in places that you'd notice too much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lozbass Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 Lovely little basses with a decent tone - nice playability too. This one appears to be in very good condition for its age and not a bad price too. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Sidney Ruff-Diamond Posted April 5, 2010 Author Share Posted April 5, 2010 Thanks In a way it's a shame to sell it after all these years, but there's no point in me keeping it when I don't use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Sidney Ruff-Diamond Posted April 6, 2010 Author Share Posted April 6, 2010 Hope you don't mind a quick bump for this, posting at Easter probably wasn't the most sensible time to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFB Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 Yes I'm interested! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Sidney Ruff-Diamond Posted April 8, 2010 Author Share Posted April 8, 2010 JFB, I've sent you a message cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBeatNut Posted April 8, 2010 Share Posted April 8, 2010 Nice. Original set of Fender flats still on it, I think ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Sidney Ruff-Diamond Posted April 9, 2010 Author Share Posted April 9, 2010 That might be my dodgy photography. The strings are old and will need replacing, but they aren't the originals. I did try some flats, but didn't like them so put roundwounds on, I don't remember for sure but I think they are Rotosounds (whatever they are, unless anyone's keen on antique strings, they will need replacing). RIP Malcolm McLaren, by the way. Punk was what got me into playing and this was from the era. Bit of a sad night, really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Sidney Ruff-Diamond Posted April 21, 2010 Author Share Posted April 21, 2010 Final bump for this. I had someone looking but it's still available if anyone is interested. I'm not going to fuss with going through eBay. I'm quite happy just to keep it - it has sentimental value to me as I've had it since I was 18 - but I'd be equally happy if it went to someone who was going to play it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hudebnik Posted June 5, 2010 Share Posted June 5, 2010 [quote name='Sir Sidney Ruff-Diamond' post='813554' date='Apr 21 2010, 10:57 AM']Final bump for this. I had someone looking but it's still available if anyone is interested. I'm not going to fuss with going through eBay. I'm quite happy just to keep it - it has sentimental value to me as I've had it since I was 18 - but I'd be equally happy if it went to someone who was going to play it.[/quote] Hello Sir Sid Have you still got this bass by any chance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Sidney Ruff-Diamond Posted June 6, 2010 Author Share Posted June 6, 2010 [quote name='hudebnik' post='858073' date='Jun 5 2010, 12:07 PM']Hello Sir Sid Have you still got this bass by any chance?[/quote] Hello, I've sent you a PM cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 Wow! My first ever bass was one of these. Nice to play but very neck-heavy. Also, it had a chrome finish soap-bar pup rather than the one this bass has.... Sorry to reminisce! I had no idea they were worth this much! Wish I'd kept mine now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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