Squier Vista Series Musicmaster bass, made 1997 in Taiwan in shell pink. These were made for one year only, 1997, and were a reissue of Fender's Musicmaster bass that was made 1971-81. It's basically a stripped down version of the also-short-scale Mustang bass. This is lightweight, sports a delightfully slim little neck and some no-fuss electronics... really you just pick up and play; everything is easy. The shell pink finish is extremely tasty; it's got done serious fading and has yellowed to a peachy hue that's dripping with charm and style. There's some cool natural aging on the hardware to match. If you like the comfort and ease of a short scale bass and don't mind looking cooler than everyone else in the room, this is surely a fun little friend to have around

Model: Squier Vista Series Musicmaster Bass
Made in: China, Yako plant Taiwan, 1997 (serial YN700688)
Finish: shell pink, 3-ply white guard
Body: poplar
Neck: maple with rosewood board, dot inlays, 30" scale
Weight: 3.710kg
Mods: none
Pickup: 'Vista Tone' single coil
Case: none

Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has some minor marks on the end and bottom edge. The neck is pretty clean and feels smooth, just some minor dimples. The back is pretty clean, just some scuffs around the bottom, back and top edges. The sides have a few marks: dimples on the top horn, scuffs on the shoulder, some scuffs and a graze near the rear strap pin, a few dimples and scuffs near the jack and on the bottom horn. The front is pretty clean, just some dimples up from the pickup and in the shoulder area and some normal play scratches on the 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. Frets have very little wear, 9/10 for fret life left. Wearing some played-in flatwounds to maximise the thump; roundwound 45/105s available instead on request.