(SOLD) Fender Modern Player Marauder Black 2011

Fender Modern Player Marauder Black 2011
Fender Modern Player Marauder Black 2011
Fender Modern Player Marauder Black 2011
Fender Modern Player Marauder Black 2011
Fender Modern Player Marauder Black 2011
Fender Modern Player Marauder Black 2011
Fender Modern Player Marauder Black 2011
Fender Modern Player Marauder Black 2011
Fender Modern Player Marauder Black 2011
Fender Modern Player Marauder Black 2011
Fender Modern Player Marauder Black 2011
Fender Modern Player Marauder Black 2011
Fender Modern Player Marauder Black 2011
Fender Modern Player Marauder Black 2011
Fender Modern Player Marauder Black 2011
Fender Modern Player Marauder Black 2011
Fender Modern Player Marauder Black 2011
Fender Modern Player Marauder Black 2011
Fender Modern Player Marauder Black 2011
Fender Modern Player Marauder Black 2011
Fender Modern Player Marauder Black 2011
Fender Modern Player Marauder Black 2011
Fender Modern Player Marauder Black 2011
Fender Modern Player Marauder Black 2011
Fender Modern Player Marauder Black 2011
Fender Modern Player Marauder Black 2011
Fender Modern Player Marauder Black 2011
Fender Modern Player Marauder Black 2011
Fender Modern Player Marauder Black 2011
Fender Modern Player Marauder Black 2011
Fender Modern Player Marauder Black 2011
Fender Modern Player Marauder Black 2011
Fender Modern Player Marauder Black 2011
Fender Modern Player Marauder Black 2011
Fender Modern Player Marauder Black 2011
Fender Modern Player Marauder Black 2011

Fender Modern Player Marauder, made in China 2011, lake placid blue. The Marauder was initially a prototype, made briefly in 1965 and envisioned as a 'top of the line' deluxe offset. It was gone by 1966 and never really made it into production, until 45 years later the design was re-worked and released as part of the sometimes wacky but always fun Modern Player series. You get a slightly pointier offset shape paired with a full scale slim C neck; it feels quick and slick in the hands. The neck pickup is a conventional Jazzmaster single coil; it sounds great and offers a heap of clarity. The 'Triplebucker' bridge pickup is... good for a laugh. It's also good in the conventional sense; there's a lot of fun to be had. The 5-way switch allows the Triplebucker to be split up a few ways: trad humbucker, all three coils at once, the middle coil as a single coil, the closest coil paired with the neck pickup, as well as a neck only position. There's a lot to like; the HB sound is grindy and growly and the all-three-coils position offers a certain midrange honk and bite that's a lot of fun. Needless to say, it also looks awesome, no?

Model: Fender Modern Player Marauder
Made: China, 2011 (serial CGF1116418)
Finish: black, 3-ply white pearl guard 
Body: kato
Neck: maple with rosewood board, 25.5" scale, 12" radius
Weight: 3.555kg
Mods: back cover removed
Pickup: Fender Jazzmaster single coil (neck), Triplebucker (bridge)
Case: Fender branded hard case                                 

Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. Neck and headstock pretty clean, no major marks. The back and sides have a couple of very light scuffs and a scratch coming off the cavity, no major marks. The sides are pretty clean, just very minor scuffs near the jack. The front has a couple of scuffs behind the bridge and some play wear guard. There's some clouding on the chrome parts but they all work fine. Overall: very good condition (8/10)

Playing condition notes: Action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. Frets have some minor wear, 8/10 for fret life left. All electrics tested and working properly. Wearing fresh 11/49 Moonshiners.


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