I just bought a Musicmaster !

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godofthunder

May 24, 2009, 06:57:55 AM
 I have wanted one of these for years, I guess ilan's post got me going. I thought this was a good deal $550 shipped. This is my B-day present to myself.
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Dave W

#1
May 24, 2009, 09:27:22 AM
Looks nice and original.

How many birthdays do you allow yourself every year?  ;D

godofthunder

#2
May 24, 2009, 09:33:10 AM
As many as I can fit in  ;D Honestly I'm just trying to catch up with Uwe.
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ilan

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May 24, 2009, 10:47:49 AM
Cool! Congrats! Looks like a '77, am I right?

godofthunder

#4
May 24, 2009, 11:07:27 AM
Yep it's a '77
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Pilgrim

#5
May 24, 2009, 11:15:07 AM
That does absolutely NOTHING to limit my GAS.  Looks GREAT!!
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ilan

#6
May 24, 2009, 04:16:14 PM
Great looking bass and a good deal.

I love the way Musicmasters sound especially high up the neck, where the higher notes still sound thick and warm. And the way they cut through the mix so easily.

The first time I used a Musicmaster on stage was 15 years ago when I brought it along with my '75 P to a gig as a backup. I didn't even plug it in for sound check. But halfway through the gig I thought I should try it for one song. I was blown away. The P remained in the stand.

Happy birthday!  :toast:

Highlander

#7
May 24, 2009, 05:27:22 PM
Not my cup of tea, but congrats anyway... I may be tempted by a Jazz, one day...

Tell me Scott, how many other variants on a bass are on your want's list...?  I promise you, our respective "other-halves" can count, you know...  ;) At least you can build them...  :mrgreen:
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May 25, 2009, 03:23:31 AM
musicmaster basses are the way to got. I've got three lefty's myself ('73. '74 and '77) and they're my fav's among my whole collection. My '73 straight into my bassman gives me instand the bass tone I need and want to hear. I have a weak for shorts scaled bassen and the musicmaster has the finest neckprofile I know off.

Personaly I love the pre'76 the most. Love the smaller tuners, without the ring on the front of the headstock and the white pickguard instead of the black one.

godofthunder

#9
May 25, 2009, 10:51:09 AM
Quote from: Kenny-Murdo' on May 24, 2009, 05:27:22 PM
Not my cup of tea, but congrats anyway... I may be tempted by a Jazz, one day...

Tell me Scott, how many other variants on a bass are on your want's list...?  I promise you, our respective "other-halves" can count, you know...  ;) At least you can build them...  :mrgreen:
Oh I don't know Ken I just love basses , can't help myself my only vice really. I'm always looking for the odd Gibson or bass no one else seems to want. I have to take inventory I'm not sure what the count is at the moment.
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godofthunder

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June 02, 2009, 02:07:38 PM
 Just arrived yesterday I took it to rehearsal last night, my god what a little beast ! sound and plays fantastic ! I'll talk more about it later.
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ilan

#11
June 02, 2009, 07:30:24 PM
That is so great!

Pilgrim

#12
June 02, 2009, 10:01:34 PM
Nice to see some appreciation of this bass.  I don't think short scale basses get enough respect!
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Dave W

#13
June 02, 2009, 11:23:46 PM
Waiting for your review, Scott.

nofi

#14
June 03, 2009, 06:48:14 AM
i think short scales get plenty of respect from the small number of people that play them. fact is most folks prefer a longer scale. even a 32 inch can make quite a difference. i find short scales difficult to play with my ape arms, but i still respect them. :mrgreen:
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