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Highlights:

A real player from the 70s with the tone and growl typical of these pre Ernie Ball musicman basses.

The original electronic work perfectly and it’s all original, with pots dated correctly and with the coveted black epoxy preamp which only lasted between 1976 and late 1978.

Hardware in great condition too with saddles and tuners moving freely,.

Beside a lot of wear on the body, this bass is as good as it gets.

Very skinny and narrow neck.

New frets and new bone nut.

Original Black tolex Hard case included

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Description

Additional information
Condition

Excellent (Used)
Brand

musicman
Finish

natural
Categories

4-String
Year

1978
Made In

United States
Right / Left Handed

Right Handed
Fretboard Material

Maple
Pickup System

Passive
Neck Material

Maple
Body Material

ASH
Pickup Configuration

single humbucker
Number of Strings

4-String

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