![]() ![]() Distinguish between older and later models by the tuning keys: the former sported triangular tuning keys while the latter is. Sure, there are a few small scuffs on the tolex and signs of light wear on the grill, but overall this is a very clean amp that would look great on stage or in the studio! There is also an extremely faint speckling of some yellow paint, which is mostly on the left front edge of the cab and faintly across the faceplate. As a product of the 70s (with a brief reissue in 1997 headed by Squier), the Fender Musicmaster Bass is a shorter-scale, stripped-down version of the Fender Mustang Bass. The original raised "Fender" logo is intact on the grill and all of the original hardware is present, including the rare "Starcaster" style knobs only seen on the first iteration of this amp. On the faceplate, all of the blue lettering is clean and intact, with original black skirted knobs and only light wear on the aluminum. The stock tube chart is partially intact as well, adhered to the inside of the cabinet.Ĭosmetically, the amp is quite clean and original, with stock smooth black tolex and silver sparkle grillcloth with blue stripe. The 12" CTS speaker has a very clean frame, original cone and original round Fender label. Both the output and power transformers have 1973 date codes, which matches the internal chassis stamp with a date of Oct 29. ![]() The circuit has just been gone through by our techs here at Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar, and everything is working as it should, with freshly installed and biased NOS 6AQ5 power tubes, a partial recap of the power supply, and one new tube socket. Particularly valued for their usefulness in the studio, the Musicmaster Bass is one of the most popular and enduring circuits from the Silverface era. Sweet British saturation out of a Silverface Fender? It has to be heard to be believed. As a product of the 70s (with a brief reissue in 1997 headed by Squier), the Fender Musicmaster Bass is a shorter-scale, stripped-down version of the Fender Mustang Bass. What makes this early version so desirable is the 6AQ5 power tube pair (later replaced by more conventional 6V6s), as these tubes eek out a very convincing and dynamic tone commonly compared to an attenuated Vox AC30. The open back cab and single 12" ceramic speaker produce a range of sounds from clean Fender sparkle to rich overdrive with the twist of a knob. While designed as a companion for the Fender bass of the same name, this Class A/B 6AQ5 powered tube amp has found favor with guitarists for its low wattage and sweet, dynamic tone. To view or download a diagram, click the 'download' link to the right. Up for sale, a 1973 Fender Musicmaster Bass 1x12 tube amplifier in excellent condition and in perfect working order. Free USA Shipping On Orders Over 79 Original Fender Bass Wiring Diagrams Complete listing of all original Fender Bass guitar wiring diagrams in PDF format. ![]()
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