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1966 Fender Musicmaster II Vintage Guitar Dakota Red Short Scale, Duo Sonic
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Description Brand: Fender Body Type: Solid Model: Musicmaster II MPN: Does Not Apply Dexterity: Right-Handed Exact Year: 1966 String Configuration: 6 String Country/Region of Manufacture: United States UPC: Does not apply
Up for sale, a 1966 Fender Musicmaster II in excellent condition and in perfect working order. 100% original and featuring a Dakota Red finish, this Musicmaster II is extremely easy to play, featuring Fender's 22 1/2" scale length and slender 1 1/2" nut width. With its lightweight poplar body, this guitar weighs in at 7lbs 4oz, and the acoustic tone is clear and crisp, translating well through the single coil neck pickup. Essentially a Strat pickup of the era with flat pole pieces hidden beneath the cover, the sweet, singing tone of this guitar can come as quite a shock, given its warmth and complexity. Professionally setup and strung with 11-50 strings, this Musicmaster II boasts low, slinky action and accurate intonation.The maple neck has a decent amount of roundness given its short scale and slender nut, and there's even a bit of flame figuring which is particularly notable on the headstock. The profile fills the palm comfortably with fairly chunky shoulders, while still being very easy to chord. The original frets are intact and retain their full, factory height, showing virtually no wear and playing cleanly up the neck with no buzzing or dead spots. The Brazilian rosewood fretboard sports pearl dot inlays and the neck itself is very straight with a responsive truss rod and truss rod nut flush with the neck heel. On the headstock, the "Musicmaster II" waterslide decal is immaculate, and the stock Kluson Deluxe double line tuning machines turn very smoothly.The simple electronics work as they should, with the single gray bobbin pickup wired to Master Volume and Tone knobs. All solder joints are untouched, and the CTS pots date to the 11th week of '66. The pickup bobbin is also hand dated 8/26/66, and the original brass shielding plates are present in the unmodified body routes. Curiously enough, all Musicmasters were routed for a bridge pickup, even though this feature was something only seen on the Duo Sonic, which shared the same body. The chrome control plate and bridge base have plenty of shine left with only faint surface patina, and the original knobs are present as well.The original Dakota Red finish is intact with zero touchup or overspray and the correct white base coat. The proper paint stick markings are present in the neck pocket, and the finish shows moderate vertical lacquer checking as well as a few scuffs on the back and a small assortment of nicks around the body contours. In contrast, the neck profile is extremely minty, with only one tiny ding central to the profile behind the 8th fret. Also, although it's difficult to tell in the photos, the pickguard is the original white pearloid, which contrasts nicely with the deep red body finish.The original gray textured hardshell case is included. This case boasts working, original latches, stock handle, and even the small neck retainer strap inside the case.
Please check out our shop "Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar" on the web, and feel free to call us directly with any questions at 206.399.8518.Shipping in the continental USA will be $60, fully insured and shipped via FedEx Ground. Expedited shipping available for an additional fee at buyer's request. We will happily ship WORLDWIDE, but please contact us for an accurate international shipping quote before bidding or buying, as cost varies by buyer location.
International orders will be declared as “merchandise,” and the value of merchandise will be declared as the amount paid. We cannot declare anything as a gift or for a lesser value. No exceptions! The customer is responsible for all taxes and duty, which may be collected upon delivery, as well as any additional charges involved with import.We do our best to describe all items with honesty and accuracy, but to be sure, please contact us with any questions or concerns prior to bidding or buying. We require payment within 48 hours of auction end. In the unlikely event of a return, buyer pays all shipping costs. Your positive feedback and five star ratings are very important to us, and we appreciate your communication in resolving any issues!
Description
| Brand: | Fender | Body Type: | Solid |
| Model: | Musicmaster II | MPN: | Does Not Apply |
| Dexterity: | Right-Handed | Exact Year: | 1966 |
| String Configuration: | 6 String | Country/Region of Manufacture: | United States |
| UPC: | Does not apply |
Up for sale, a 1966 Fender Musicmaster II in excellent condition and in perfect working order. 100% original and featuring a Dakota Red finish, this Musicmaster II is extremely easy to play, featuring Fender's 22 1/2" scale length and slender 1 1/2" nut width. With its lightweight poplar body, this guitar weighs in at 7lbs 4oz, and the acoustic tone is clear and crisp, translating well through the single coil neck pickup. Essentially a Strat pickup of the era with flat pole pieces hidden beneath the cover, the sweet, singing tone of this guitar can come as quite a shock, given its warmth and complexity. Professionally setup and strung with 11-50 strings, this Musicmaster II boasts low, slinky action and accurate intonation.The maple neck has a decent amount of roundness given its short scale and slender nut, and there's even a bit of flame figuring which is particularly notable on the headstock. The profile fills the palm comfortably with fairly chunky shoulders, while still being very easy to chord. The original frets are intact and retain their full, factory height, showing virtually no wear and playing cleanly up the neck with no buzzing or dead spots. The Brazilian rosewood fretboard sports pearl dot inlays and the neck itself is very straight with a responsive truss rod and truss rod nut flush with the neck heel. On the headstock, the "Musicmaster II" waterslide decal is immaculate, and the stock Kluson Deluxe double line tuning machines turn very smoothly.The simple electronics work as they should, with the single gray bobbin pickup wired to Master Volume and Tone knobs. All solder joints are untouched, and the CTS pots date to the 11th week of '66. The pickup bobbin is also hand dated 8/26/66, and the original brass shielding plates are present in the unmodified body routes. Curiously enough, all Musicmasters were routed for a bridge pickup, even though this feature was something only seen on the Duo Sonic, which shared the same body. The chrome control plate and bridge base have plenty of shine left with only faint surface patina, and the original knobs are present as well.The original Dakota Red finish is intact with zero touchup or overspray and the correct white base coat. The proper paint stick markings are present in the neck pocket, and the finish shows moderate vertical lacquer checking as well as a few scuffs on the back and a small assortment of nicks around the body contours. In contrast, the neck profile is extremely minty, with only one tiny ding central to the profile behind the 8th fret. Also, although it's difficult to tell in the photos, the pickguard is the original white pearloid, which contrasts nicely with the deep red body finish.
The original gray textured hardshell case is included. This case boasts working, original latches, stock handle, and even the small neck retainer strap inside the case.
Please check out our shop "Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar" on the web, and feel free to call us directly with any questions at 206.399.8518.Shipping in the continental USA will be $60, fully insured and shipped via FedEx Ground. Expedited shipping available for an additional fee at buyer's request. We will happily ship WORLDWIDE, but please contact us for an accurate international shipping quote before bidding or buying, as cost varies by buyer location.
International orders will be declared as “merchandise,” and the value of merchandise will be declared as the amount paid. We cannot declare anything as a gift or for a lesser value. No exceptions! The customer is responsible for all taxes and duty, which may be collected upon delivery, as well as any additional charges involved with import.We do our best to describe all items with honesty and accuracy, but to be sure, please contact us with any questions or concerns prior to bidding or buying. We require payment within 48 hours of auction end. In the unlikely event of a return, buyer pays all shipping costs. Your positive feedback and five star ratings are very important to us, and we appreciate your communication in resolving any issues!
International orders will be declared as “merchandise,” and the value of merchandise will be declared as the amount paid. We cannot declare anything as a gift or for a lesser value. No exceptions! The customer is responsible for all taxes and duty, which may be collected upon delivery, as well as any additional charges involved with import.We do our best to describe all items with honesty and accuracy, but to be sure, please contact us with any questions or concerns prior to bidding or buying. We require payment within 48 hours of auction end. In the unlikely event of a return, buyer pays all shipping costs. Your positive feedback and five star ratings are very important to us, and we appreciate your communication in resolving any issues!