(SOLD) Squier Vista Series Musicmaster Bass Shell Pink 1997
Squier Musicmaster Bass, shell pink, made in Taiwan 1997. What a cutie! The Vista Series was Squier's first ever set of original shapes and models, and included cult favourite the Supersonic, a kind of reverse Jaguar type thing, and the Courtney Love signature Venus model. The only bass in the series was this enjoyable little number, a twist on the original Fender Musicmaster models made from 1971-81. It's the same body shape as the popular Mustang Bass, but with a little single coil pickup similar in shape to those from the 1951 Precision Bass and a fetching matching headstock. The shell pink finish looks exceptional: it's faded and yellowed to a gorgeous peach hue, warm and disarming, which pairs beautifully with a streaky rosewood board and the mint guard. The tone is classic short scale stuff: round and thumpy with heaps of attack and a naturally short sustain. It's great for surf or indie stuff, or pair it with some drive or fuzz and you'll be having the punkest time of all. Lovable as heck.
Model: Squier Vista Series Musicmaster Bass
Made: Taiwan, 1997
Serial: YN700701
Finish: shell pink, gloss poly
Body: poplar
Neck: maple, rosewood fretboard, 30" scale, 7.25" radius, slim C
Weight: 3.660kg
Mods: strap pins replaced
Pickups: 'Vista Tone' single coil
Accessories: basic gig bag
Cosmetic Condition Notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has dimples on the end and scuffs on the bottom edge. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, rub wear and glossing from play on the back only. The back has scuffs on both horns, around the neck plate and in the middle of the body as well as some dimples around ferrules and elbow area and a small chip on the bottom horn. The sides have scuffs on the top horn, scuffs and a dent in the elbow area, scuffs and dents near the jack and some rub wear on the bottom horn. The front has minor dimples on the top horn, around the bridge and in the elbow area, as well as standard play wear on the guard and horns.
Overall: very good condition (8/10)
Playing Condition Notes: Action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electronics tested and working properly. Wearing fresh 45/105 Moonshiners strings.
Fret Life: 8/10