(SOLD) Squier Vista Series Musicmaster Bass Aged Sonic Blue 1997
Squier Vista Series Musicmaster bass, made 1997 in Taiwan in aged sonic blue. These were made for one year only, 1997, and were a reissue of Fender's Musicmaster bass that was made 1971-81. Just like everything in Squier's Vista series, the build quality is excellent, and these enjoy quite the cult following. It's basically a stripped down version of the also-short-scale Mustang bass. This weighs almost nothing, has a slim little comfy neck and simple electronics... really you just pick up and play; everything is easy. The finish was originally a pristine sonic blue, but twenty three years of aging has seen it yellow to a super sweet surf green type hue; it's seriously stunning! This is a supremely charming little bass.
Model: Squier Vista Series Musicmaster Bass
Made in: China, Yako plant Taiwan, 1997 (serial YN700851)
Finish: sonic blue (yellowed), 3-ply white guard
Body: poplar
Neck: maple with rosewood board, dot inlays, 30" scale
Mods: knobs replaced
Pickup: 'Vista Tone' single coil
Case: none
Cosmetic condition notes: moderate finish wear. Headstock has some minor marks on the end. Neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor marks only. The back has some light scuffs and dimples around the body. The sides have a small chip on the bottom horn and a few dimples and scuffs here and there. The front is pretty clean, just some light marks around the body and some play wear on the guard and top horn. Overall: good condition (7/10)
Playing condition notes: Action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electrics tested and working properly. The frets have been played, but wear is minor, 7/10 for life left. 100% cool.