Lilac Guitar Lounge is proud to bring you this 1978 Fender MusicMaster in factory Black finish. This guitar is completely original, light, resonant, and vibed out! It sounds spectacular with its lone single-coil neck pickup, and is a joy to play, as well as representing a period of Fender history in the late ‘70s. Check out the video below to see why this guitar is so special.
Youtube Video HERE
Year:
1978
Finish:
Black Polyurethane finish on body. Polyurethane finish on back of neck, Nitrocellulose finish on the front of the headstock.
Fingerboard Radius:
7.25" radius, ‘Veneer’ Rosewood fretboard, which is worn in places from consistent play. Some finish is flaking on the edges of the fingerboard where it meets the maple, caused by consistent use.
Nut Width / Neck Measurements:
1.59”(40.6mm) wide at the nut / .93"(23.7mm) deep at first fret, .99"(25.3mm) deep at twelfth fret. here is some flaking of the finish along the edges where the fingerboard meets the maple backing of the neck (see photos).
Weight:
6 lbs, 9 oz. (2.9 kg)! An exceptionally light and resonant example especially relative to other guitars made by Fender in the ‘70s.
Electronics:
Original Single-Coil Neck Pickup - Neck: 5.6k ohms. Original Pots that date to 1978 (see photos).
Hardware:
All original, some fret wear and no corrosion on the hardware.
Modifications:
Neck is shimmed for optimal action.
Case Details:
Comes with a period correct hardshell Fender student guitar case.
Included:
Period correct hardshell Fender case.
Additional Notes:
This 1978 Fender Musicmaster offers supreme playability and packs a real sonic punch with its neck pickup. Fans of grunge, alternative, and rock have seen numerous guitarists use these student model guitars to craft their sound (Kurt Cobain, Ben Gibbard of Death Cab for Cutie, Matt Healy of The 1975, etc.) and this one is definitely one of those special, inspiring guitars. Please feel free to ask any questions you have, and feel free to make an offer on the guitar, we are willing to hear them.
Thank you for checking out this listing! At Lilac Guitar Lounge, we love bringing you the absolute best guitar-buying experience, and our goal is to see you find your new dream guitar. Every guitar has been inspected, verified, and set-up, and will be ready to rip when we ship it to you. Our orders ship through FedEx, and a shipping number will be provided within 2 business days of purchase. Returns are accepted within 48 hours of delivery, and the item must be in the same condition as when it was shipped to the customer.
