1976 Fender Musicmaster Vintage Electric Guitar – Original Aged White Finish – Professionally Refretted
 
A collectible CBS-era Fender short-scale guitar with original components, authentic vintage character, and fresh professional fretwork
This 1976 Fender Musicmaster is a genuine USA-made vintage Fender with its original white finish naturally aged to a warm cream-yellow colour. Originally designed as a straightforward student model, the Musicmaster has become increasingly sought after by collectors and players who appreciate its compact short-scale neck, simple single-pickup layout, and distinctive vintage Fender sound.
All major hardware, electronics, and components are original. The guitar was recently professionally refretted and restrung by a luthier, improving its playability while retaining its original vintage character. It plays great and has no functional issues noted.
The Musicmaster features a 24-inch scale, bolt-on maple neck, rosewood fingerboard, 22 frets, single neck-position pickup, individual volume and tone controls, and a fixed string-through bridge.
 
Condition:
Excellent vintage condition for a nearly 50-year-old instrument.
The original finish shows honest age-related wear, including surface scratches, scuffs, small marks, minor edge wear, and light dents from normal use. The bridge, screws, strap buttons, neck plate, and other metal components show natural oxidation and patina consistent with the guitar’s age. Please review all photos closely for the cosmetic details.
No major cracks, breaks, structural damage, or significant body damage were noted. The neck and body joint appear solid, and the guitar remains structurally sound.
It was recently professionally refretted and restrung by a luthier and now plays very well. The pickup, volume control, tone control, output jack, tuners, and other functional components have been tested with no working issues noted.
 
Includes:
1976 Fender Musicmaster electric guitar
Newly installed guitar strings
Original pickup, electronics, tuners, bridge, pickguard, controls, and major hardware
Not included: Hard case, gig bag, strap, instrument cable, stand, or additional accessories
 
Shipping and Packaging:
Although no guitar case is included, the instrument will be carefully protected for shipping.
It will be securely wrapped, padded, and packed inside a durable purpose-built cardboard guitar shipping case made specifically for transporting guitars. The guitar will be immobilized within the packaging to help ensure that it arrives safely at its destination.
 
Key Features:
Collectible 1976 Fender: Genuine vintage CBS-era Fender made in the United States
Original aged finish: Factory white finish naturally aged to a distinctive warm cream-yellow colour
Original major components: Original pickup, electronics, bridge, tuners, pickguard, knobs, and hardware
Professional refret: Recently refretted by a luthier for improved playability
Fresh strings: Newly restrung and ready to play
24-inch short scale: Comfortable fret spacing and lower string tension
Rosewood fingerboard: Classic Fender feel with vintage-style dot inlays
Single-pickup layout: Simple neck-position single-coil configuration with direct, warm tone
Volume and tone controls: Straightforward two-knob control layout
Fixed bridge: Original-style string-through bridge assembly
Authentic vintage wear: Natural cosmetic wear and hardware patina rather than artificial relic treatment
Player and collector appeal: Suitable as both a working vintage instrument and a collection piece
 
Technical Specifications:
Brand: Fender
Model: Musicmaster
Year: 1976
Country of manufacture: United States
Orientation: Right-handed
Instrument type: Six-string solid-body electric guitar
Body shape: Offset double-cutaway
Finish: Original white, naturally aged to cream-yellow
Neck construction: Bolt-on
Neck material: Maple
Fingerboard material: Rosewood
Scale length: 24 inches
Number of frets: 22, professionally replaced
Pickup configuration: One neck-position single-coil pickup
Controls: Master volume and master tone
Bridge: Fixed string-through design
Pickguard: Black
Hardware finish: Chrome with age-related oxidation and patina
The 1976 Musicmaster was offered in black or white, with a black pickguard, and belonged to Fender’s compact student-model family alongside the Duo-Sonic and Mustang.
 
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Is the guitar all original?
A: The major hardware, pickup, electronics, tuners, bridge, pickguard, controls, and finish are original. The frets were recently professionally replaced, and the strings are new.
Q: Does it have any structural damage?
A: No major or structural damage was noted. It has normal cosmetic wear, scratches, scuffs, small marks, and aged hardware consistent with a 1976 instrument.
Q: Has it been tested?
A: Yes. It plays great, and no functional issues were noted with the pickup, controls, output, tuners, or other operating components.
Q: Is a case included?
A: No case or gig bag is included. It will be securely shipped in a durable purpose-built cardboard guitar shipping case with protective padding.
Q: Is it suitable for a collector?
A: Yes. Its 1976 production year, original finish, original major components, natural patina, and recognizable Musicmaster configuration give it strong vintage and collector appeal. The professional refret also makes it suitable for regular playing.