Kongens Lyngby, Denmark
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Original 1977 Musicmaster short-scale bass. The price includes the original Polverini export hard case. This bass is absolutely fantastic; in terms of quality, it is fully on par with my Mustang bass from the same year. Sonically, however, it is in a league of its own, thanks to the original Fender single-coil pickup (a modified 6-pole guitar pickup)—note that Musicmaster basses with other pickup configurations are not original. Originally, the bass was fitted with two capacitors: 0.022 µF and 0.05 µF. Most players choose to remove the 0.022 µF capacitor, as it significantly reduces output and overtones; it had already been removed when I acquired the bass. Other than that, the only modifications are the installation of new CTS potentiometers and a Switchcraft output jack, plus one pickguard screw that is of a more recent date. One of the original 1977 potentiometers is included (see photo); it still works, but the new one offers better signal clarity. Note: There is a small crack near the pickguard screw below the output jack (shown in photos), though this has no practical impact. The best setting involves keeping the tone control at 40–60%, boosting the bass EQ on your amplifier, and using either a piece of foam under the strings or palm muting. This produces an incredibly cool soul sound with great attack, thanks to the strong midrange definition of the bass and its pickup.This is a rare opportunity to own a truly unique instrument in excellent condition—98% original.
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