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1974 RICKENBACKER 4000 BASS IN JETGLO FINISH WITH ORIGINAL HARD CASE
1974 RICKENBACKER 4000 BASS IN JETGLO FINISH WITH ORIGINAL HARD CASE $5,500.00

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Highlights:

All original 1978 Fender Musicmaster with the the old tolex case , in a really beautiful black finish.
Light as a feather, with a super comfortable round neck shape , this 48 years old short scale fender bass is as good as it gets.
A tiny bit of wear on the body, otherwise in incredible shape for an instrument that’s almost half a century old.
Comes with the very rare fender shaped hard case
Great vintage bass, these Music master are the perfect instrument for any collector or player that doesn’t wanna break the bank.

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Condition

Excellent (Used)
Brand

Fender
Model

Musicmaster Bass
Finish

Dakota red
Categories

4-String, Short Scale
Year

1978
Made In

United States
Series

Fender Vintage CBS Era
Fretboard Material

Rosewood
Right / Left Handed

Right Handed
Pickup System

Passive
Neck Material

Maple
Body Material

ASH
Pickup Configuration

Single Coil
Number of Strings

4-String

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