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1997 Fender Squier Vista Musicmaster Guitar-- Seafoam Green-- Rare
Estimated price for orientation: 625 $
Category: Electric Guitars
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Description Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Brand: Fender Dexterity: Right-Handed MPN: Does Not Apply Body Color: Sea Foam Green Model: Musicmaster Body Material: Solid Wood String Configuration: 6 String Model Year: 1997 UPC: Does not apply
Here for sale is my very rare, 1997 Squier Vista Series Musicmaster. This model was offered 1 YEAR ONLY. Desirable Seafoam Green, with matching headstock, White 3-ply Pickguard. Serial Number- YN764687 Made in China. Some quick history about this oddball guitar- It was part of Fender’s short lived, late 1990’s Squier Vista Series. While the other models in the series were produced for 2-3 years, the Musicmaster guitar and bass were only made for 1. The reason for this was that the Musicmasters, despite being Chinese made, were of such high quality, that Fender couldn’t crunch the numbers enough to make it a successful part of the cheap, beginner, Vista Series. They cost too much to make, and by the time Fender realized they weren’t going to profit off them, it was too late. They would have had to price them substantially higher than other Vista models. So they took the loss, and cancelled the Musicmaster for the remainder of the Vista Series run. This guitar plays and sounds excellent. I have owned this guitar for about 8 years, and it has been one of my semi-regular player guitars. This guitar just recently received a professional neck re-fret, and complete re-string and set up from the world famous House of Guitars in Rochester NY. This was a $250 service, I will include the receipt. It was set up with Ernie Ball Reg Slinky 9’s. Frets are Fender Vintage Series. The neck feels way better than it did stock. Wish I had this done to my first Vista Musicmaster that I had years ago. What a difference. Also still has perfect original tuners. All electronics are also original and perfect. The pickup is the original, black ‘Vista Tone’ humbucker, and has the fun, push/pull coil tap that works perfect. There are a few nicks and blemishes on the butt of the body. Light, normal wear. Guitar is overall in above average condition. This guitar is a PLAYER. Tons of cool 90’s vibe, smooth neck, great sound. I am including a spare loaded pickguard that is perfect... maybe you want to do some mods of your own and still have the option to go back to original? I am also including a very good condition, vintage 1960’s Hardshell Case that is made for the smaller Mustangs and Musicmasters etc. Nice snug fitting case. Guitar will be packaged well. NO RETURNS ACCEPTED. BUYER TO PAY INSURANCE IF DESIRED. Please ask any questions, happy to answer whatever you need to know. Will reply promptly. Thanks for looking! ATTENTION: DUE TO CURRENT INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING RESTRICTIONS INVOLVING ITEMS WITH CERTAIN KINDS OF WOOD, THIS GUITAR IS NOT BEING OFFERED TO ANYONE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA. I APOLOGIZE FOR THIS, I DON’T LIKE IT EITHER, BUT THE ODDS OF SOMEONE OVERSEAS PURCHASING THIS AND ACTUALLY RECEIVING IT ARE BASICALLY ZERO. THANK YOU.
Description
| Condition: | Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition | Brand: | Fender |
| Dexterity: | Right-Handed | MPN: | Does Not Apply |
| Body Color: | Sea Foam Green | Model: | Musicmaster |
| Body Material: | Solid Wood | String Configuration: | 6 String |
| Model Year: | 1997 | UPC: | Does not apply |
Here for sale is my very rare, 1997 Squier Vista Series Musicmaster. This model was offered 1 YEAR ONLY. Desirable Seafoam Green, with matching headstock, White 3-ply Pickguard. Serial Number- YN764687 Made in China. Some quick history about this oddball guitar- It was part of Fender’s short lived, late 1990’s Squier Vista Series. While the other models in the series were produced for 2-3 years, the Musicmaster guitar and bass were only made for 1. The reason for this was that the Musicmasters, despite being Chinese made, were of such high quality, that Fender couldn’t crunch the numbers enough to make it a successful part of the cheap, beginner, Vista Series. They cost too much to make, and by the time Fender realized they weren’t going to profit off them, it was too late. They would have had to price them substantially higher than other Vista models. So they took the loss, and cancelled the Musicmaster for the remainder of the Vista Series run. This guitar plays and sounds excellent. I have owned this guitar for about 8 years, and it has been one of my semi-regular player guitars. This guitar just recently received a professional neck re-fret, and complete re-string and set up from the world famous House of Guitars in Rochester NY. This was a $250 service, I will include the receipt. It was set up with Ernie Ball Reg Slinky 9’s. Frets are Fender Vintage Series. The neck feels way better than it did stock. Wish I had this done to my first Vista Musicmaster that I had years ago. What a difference. Also still has perfect original tuners. All electronics are also original and perfect. The pickup is the original, black ‘Vista Tone’ humbucker, and has the fun, push/pull coil tap that works perfect. There are a few nicks and blemishes on the butt of the body. Light, normal wear. Guitar is overall in above average condition. This guitar is a PLAYER. Tons of cool 90’s vibe, smooth neck, great sound. I am including a spare loaded pickguard that is perfect... maybe you want to do some mods of your own and still have the option to go back to original? I am also including a very good condition, vintage 1960’s Hardshell Case that is made for the smaller Mustangs and Musicmasters etc. Nice snug fitting case. Guitar will be packaged well. NO RETURNS ACCEPTED. BUYER TO PAY INSURANCE IF DESIRED. Please ask any questions, happy to answer whatever you need to know. Will reply promptly. Thanks for looking! ATTENTION: DUE TO CURRENT INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING RESTRICTIONS INVOLVING ITEMS WITH CERTAIN KINDS OF WOOD, THIS GUITAR IS NOT BEING OFFERED TO ANYONE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA. I APOLOGIZE FOR THIS, I DON’T LIKE IT EITHER, BUT THE ODDS OF SOMEONE OVERSEAS PURCHASING THIS AND ACTUALLY RECEIVING IT ARE BASICALLY ZERO. THANK YOU.