FS: The ugliest Musicmaster Bass Ever

jebmd · #1 06-03-2010, 08:33 AM

Today we have a 1976 Musicmaster short scale bass that has had a pretty rough life. At some point some yoyo decided to refinish it and it's the worst job I've ever seen. The electronics appear to be original but a lot of the screws and the knobs are not.

It came to me without strings so I adjusted the truss rod (works fine) installed a set of Chrome Flats and did a basic setup. She plays real nice with deep tone and the electronics work as they should. No case so she'll come wrapped in a box with the neck and body wrapped separately.

$275 shipped to the lower 48.

There are plenty of pics here:

http://s856.photobucket.com/albums/a...ion=postupload

Thanks!

bassteban · #2 06-03-2010, 08:40 AM

Since it's still yours, you may of course feel free to call it ugly(& I'm not disagreeing, mind you)but that's the first one of those that I've actually liked. I'm not normal.

PatO · #3 06-03-2010, 08:46 AM

this would look fantastic with a proper finis, I can see potential in the grain.

jebmd · #4 06-03-2010, 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bassteban

Since it's still yours, you may of course feel free to call it ugly(& I'm not disagreeing, mind you)but that's the first one of those that I've actually liked. I'm not normal.

It does grow on you and has tons mojo but,I felt it was better to warn everyone just in case

frootbooty · #5 06-03-2010, 08:52 AM

It's perfect the way it is IMO

Smokin' Toaster · #6 06-03-2010, 09:02 AM

to remove the finish? A beaver on meth? A mound of pissed off termites that had just been sprayed by Terminex? Or maybe they tied it to the back of the pickup and drove around for a week.

It does have some mojo...

jebmd · #7 06-03-2010, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smokin' Toaster

to remove the finish? A beaver on meth? A mound of pissed off termites that had just been sprayed by Terminex? Or maybe they tied it to the back of the pickup and drove around for a week.

It does have some mojo...

I knew this was going to be a fun thread

MDFreeze · #8 06-03-2010, 09:16 AM

Neck Straight? Any tail up?

tZer · #9 06-03-2010, 09:24 AM

That looks like a diamond in the rough - depending on the critical structural stats, that is... With just a little (or a lot) of TLC, that thing could be super cool!

My wife would shoot me if I bought it, however... BUT, if I could, I think I would.

Consider this a bump for a potential gem!

Jefenator · #10 06-03-2010, 09:36 AM

I love bad refin's because they bring a great player's axe down into a player's price range.

In this case way down!! (I can't imagine more mojo to be found for under $300.)

A-Step-Towards · #11 06-03-2010, 09:45 AM

Epic, needs a refin in shell pink , matching headstock and mint guard, bam!

**Eric Swaim** · #12 06-03-2010, 09:57 AM

I have taken basses is worst shape and turned them into nice pieces. On this bass, it looks like someone had a few beers to many and too much time on their hands.

Someone will have a fun project if they want to restore it. My first bass was a Fender Music Master. Good Luck on your sell. I would be happy to trade you for it if you decide to take trade offers.

jebmd · #13 06-03-2010, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eric Swaim

I have taken basses is worst shape and turned them into nice pieces. On this bass, it looks like someone had a few beers to many and too much time on their hands.

Someone will have a fun project if they want to restore it. My first bass was a Fender Music Master. Good Luck on your sell. I would be happy to trade you for it if you decide to take trade offers.

I'd be open to trade offers, just not basses at this time. I need to move a few more actually.

jebmd · #14 06-03-2010, 10:32 AM

Going, Going,

jebmd · #15 06-03-2010, 12:04 PM

And Sold! thanks for all the comments everyone!