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1961 Fender Musicmaster Vintage Electric Guitar Pre-CBS 100% Original, Duo Sonic
Estimated price for orientation: 1 799 $
Category: Fender Classic 70s Stratocaster
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Description Body Color: Sunburst Body Type: Solid Dexterity: Right-Handed Items Included: Case String Configuration: 6 String Country/Region of Manufacture: United States Brand: Fender Type: Electric Guitar Model: Musicmaster Exact Year: 1961 MPN: Does Not Apply UPC: Does not apply
Up for sale, a 1961 Fender Musicmaster in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order. This Pre-CBS short scale Fender is the little brother of the Duo Sonic, and this collector-grade example comes complete with the original hardshell case and even the burgundy leather strap.Featherweight at 6lbs 2oz and very acoustically resonant, the Musicmaster is simple, elegant, and very fun to play. Since the pickup is essentially a flat pole piece version of a Stratocaster single coil, the guitar delivers a very detailed and round sound that sparkles and twangs with the best. Restrung with 11-50 strings and dialed in for optimal action and intonation here at Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar, this Musicmaster is ready for stage and studio use.The maple neck features a C shaped profile that has moderate depth at the nut and gets notably chunky as you move into the higher registers of the fretboard, filling the palm comfortably. There's light flame figuring in the maple, and the neck retains its glossy smooth nitro lacquer on the entire profile. The thick slab Brazilian rosewood fretboard sports the original fretwire on the 22" scale, and these frets retain their full, original height. The frets show only faint wear on the crowns of frets 1-3, with virtually no wear up the board. The guitar plays cleanly in all positions, the truss rod is responsive, and the neck is straight. The nut measures 1 9/16" in width. On the headstock, the original Kluson single line tuners are in fantastic shape, and the Musicmaster decal is near mint.The electronics work as they should with untouched solder joints, the stock yellow Astron tone cap, and Stackpole pots that date to '61. The aluminum pickguard shield retains the name "Aurora" noting the Fender factory employee who wired up the guitar decades ago. Even the original masking tape that holds the cloth covered wire in place is mint. All of the original plastic parts are present along with the original bridge and knurled metal knobs with flawless chrome plating. The heel of the neck has the original grease pencil date of 12/61.Cosmetically, this is a very clean example, with an unfaded sunburst finish that transitions from an amber center to deep maroom edges. There is virtually no difference in the gradient of the burst hidden beneath the pickguard when compared to the exposed finish! The body shows light vertical lacquer checking and a few small chips and nicks around the edges of the slab body, but no serious wear of any kind. The neck profile is also remarkably clean and smooth. There is also a tiny crack in the plastic pickguard at the input jack which has been repaired. The original hardshell case is included. This case is very clean, with three working latches. The handle has been cracked where it meets the brackets, but has enough grip left in this area to at least hang on for a quick photo. The case interior is clean, and the original strap is included.
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 $65, 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
| Body Color: | Sunburst | Body Type: | Solid |
| Dexterity: | Right-Handed | Items Included: | Case |
| String Configuration: | 6 String | Country/Region of Manufacture: | United States |
| Brand: | Fender | Type: | Electric Guitar |
| Model: | Musicmaster | Exact Year: | 1961 |
| MPN: | Does Not Apply | UPC: | Does not apply |
Up for sale, a 1961 Fender Musicmaster in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order. This Pre-CBS short scale Fender is the little brother of the Duo Sonic, and this collector-grade example comes complete with the original hardshell case and even the burgundy leather strap.Featherweight at 6lbs 2oz and very acoustically resonant, the Musicmaster is simple, elegant, and very fun to play. Since the pickup is essentially a flat pole piece version of a Stratocaster single coil, the guitar delivers a very detailed and round sound that sparkles and twangs with the best. Restrung with 11-50 strings and dialed in for optimal action and intonation here at Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar, this Musicmaster is ready for stage and studio use.The maple neck features a C shaped profile that has moderate depth at the nut and gets notably chunky as you move into the higher registers of the fretboard, filling the palm comfortably. There's light flame figuring in the maple, and the neck retains its glossy smooth nitro lacquer on the entire profile. The thick slab Brazilian rosewood fretboard sports the original fretwire on the 22" scale, and these frets retain their full, original height. The frets show only faint wear on the crowns of frets 1-3, with virtually no wear up the board. The guitar plays cleanly in all positions, the truss rod is responsive, and the neck is straight. The nut measures 1 9/16" in width. On the headstock, the original Kluson single line tuners are in fantastic shape, and the Musicmaster decal is near mint.The electronics work as they should with untouched solder joints, the stock yellow Astron tone cap, and Stackpole pots that date to '61. The aluminum pickguard shield retains the name "Aurora" noting the Fender factory employee who wired up the guitar decades ago. Even the original masking tape that holds the cloth covered wire in place is mint. All of the original plastic parts are present along with the original bridge and knurled metal knobs with flawless chrome plating. The heel of the neck has the original grease pencil date of 12/61.Cosmetically, this is a very clean example, with an unfaded sunburst finish that transitions from an amber center to deep maroom edges. There is virtually no difference in the gradient of the burst hidden beneath the pickguard when compared to the exposed finish! The body shows light vertical lacquer checking and a few small chips and nicks around the edges of the slab body, but no serious wear of any kind. The neck profile is also remarkably clean and smooth. There is also a tiny crack in the plastic pickguard at the input jack which has been repaired.
The original hardshell case is included. This case is very clean, with three working latches. The handle has been cracked where it meets the brackets, but has enough grip left in this area to at least hang on for a quick photo. The case interior is clean, and the original strap is included.
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 $65, 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!