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Full-length view of a glossy red electric guitar with a white pearloid pickguard, single pickup, and chrome hardware, resting in an orange velvet-lined hard case.
01 / 24Full-length view of a glossy red electric guitar with a white pearloid pickguard, single pickup, and chrome hardware, resting in an orange velvet-lined hard case.
Full-body shot of a red electric guitar with a pearloid pickguard, single black pickup, chrome bridge, and two control knobs.
02 / 24Full-body shot of a red electric guitar with a pearloid pickguard, single black pickup, chrome bridge, and two control knobs.
Full back view of the Dakota Red guitar, showing a worn neck plate, six cream tuning pegs, and several chips in the red finish.
03 / 24Full back view of the Dakota Red guitar, showing a worn neck plate, six cream tuning pegs, and several chips in the red finish.
The back of a Dakota Red guitar body with a maple neck, showing finish wear, scratches, and a chrome neck plate.
04 / 24The back of a Dakota Red guitar body with a maple neck, showing finish wear, scratches, and a chrome neck plate.
Close-up of the guitar's headstock, showing six cream-colored tuning pegs, a string tree, and light wear on the aged wood finish.
05 / 24Close-up of the guitar's headstock, showing six cream-colored tuning pegs, a string tree, and light wear on the aged wood finish.
Close-up of the guitar's headstock and upper neck, showing six cream tuning pegs and heavily rusted metal tuners on a crackled, amber finish.
06 / 24Close-up of the guitar's headstock and upper neck, showing six cream tuning pegs and heavily rusted metal tuners on a crackled, amber finish.
Close-up of the Dakota Red body, showing the chrome bridge, white pickguard, two black control knobs, and finish wear.
07 / 24Close-up of the Dakota Red body, showing the chrome bridge, white pickguard, two black control knobs, and finish wear.
Close-up of a red electric guitar with a pearloid pickguard, single black pickup, and chrome bridge, showing finish wear on the lower horn.
08 / 24Close-up of a red electric guitar with a pearloid pickguard, single black pickup, and chrome bridge, showing finish wear on the lower horn.
Close-up of a glossy red electric guitar body with a white pickguard, single black pickup, and chrome bridge, showing paint chips near the neck.
09 / 24Close-up of a glossy red electric guitar body with a white pickguard, single black pickup, and chrome bridge, showing paint chips near the neck.
The lower body of a Dakota Red guitar, showing a white pickguard, chrome bridge, two black control knobs, and finish wear.
10 / 24The lower body of a Dakota Red guitar, showing a white pickguard, chrome bridge, two black control knobs, and finish wear.
Close-up of the Dakota Red guitar body's lower bout, showing finish checking, dings, and the worn strap button.
11 / 24Close-up of the Dakota Red guitar body's lower bout, showing finish checking, dings, and the worn strap button.
The back of a glossy Dakota Red guitar body, showing numerous chips and scratches in the finish, and a strap button on the lower bout.
12 / 24The back of a glossy Dakota Red guitar body, showing numerous chips and scratches in the finish, and a strap button on the lower bout.
Back of the Dakota Red guitar body, showing the neck plate, strap button, and a large chip on the lower horn.
13 / 24Back of the Dakota Red guitar body, showing the neck plate, strap button, and a large chip on the lower horn.
The back of a Dakota Red guitar body, showing a chrome neck plate, a strap button, and several chips and scratches.
14 / 24The back of a Dakota Red guitar body, showing a chrome neck plate, a strap button, and several chips and scratches.
The back of a glossy Dakota Red guitar body, angled from the lower bout, shows a strap button and several paint chips.
15 / 24The back of a glossy Dakota Red guitar body, angled from the lower bout, shows a strap button and several paint chips.
Close-up of the guitar's dark rosewood fretboard and light maple neck, showing wear and a brass side dot marker.
16 / 24Close-up of the guitar's dark rosewood fretboard and light maple neck, showing wear and a brass side dot marker.
Close-up of the guitar neck's bass side, showing a dark rosewood fretboard with dot inlays and a small chip near the 5th fret.
17 / 24Close-up of the guitar neck's bass side, showing a dark rosewood fretboard with dot inlays and a small chip near the 5th fret.
A digital caliper measuring the fretboard of a guitar, displaying "1.63".
18 / 24A digital caliper measuring the fretboard of a guitar, displaying "1.63".
A digital caliper measures the nut width of the guitar's headstock, showing "0.89" on its display.
19 / 24A digital caliper measures the nut width of the guitar's headstock, showing "0.89" on its display.
A digital caliper measures the fret height at 0.93mm on the dark rosewood fretboard with dot inlays.
20 / 24A digital caliper measures the fret height at 0.93mm on the dark rosewood fretboard with dot inlays.
Close-up of a digital scale displaying "6:12.2 lb oz" in front of the guitar's red body and cream pickguard with black knobs.
21 / 24Close-up of a digital scale displaying "6:12.2 lb oz" in front of the guitar's red body and cream pickguard with black knobs.
Close-up of the guitar's neck heel and body, showing significant paint chips and wear on the glossy Dakota Red finish.
22 / 24Close-up of the guitar's neck heel and body, showing significant paint chips and wear on the glossy Dakota Red finish.
Close-up of the dark rosewood fretboard with light circular inlays, showing some wear and light string marks on the frets.
23 / 24Close-up of the dark rosewood fretboard with light circular inlays, showing some wear and light string marks on the frets.
Close-up of the dark rosewood fretboard with 5 frets visible, showing circular pearloid inlays and light fret wear.
24 / 24Close-up of the dark rosewood fretboard with 5 frets visible, showing circular pearloid inlays and light fret wear.

Fender

1966 Fender Musicmaster II Dakota Red w/OHSC

$2,895.00

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  • Year1966
  • ConditionVery Good
  • StoreSan Diego
  • CaseOHSC
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Specifications

Instrument

Year
1966
Model
Fender Musicmaster II Dakota Red
Finish
Red
Condition
Very Good
Store
San Diego

Measurements

Scale length (in)
24
Nut width (in)
1.625
Neck depth, 1st fret (in)
0.89
Neck depth, 12th fret (in)
0.93
Weight
6lbs

Construction

Body
Poplar
Neck
Maple
Neck joint
Bolt-on
Fingerboard
Indian Rosewood
Frets
7.25" Radius With 21 Original Frets In Good Playable Condition Showing Some Visible Wear

Hardware & electronics

Pickups
Grey Bottom Single-Coil Pickup With Black Cover And Cloth Leads

Case

Case
OHSC

Description

1966 Fender Musicmaster II In Dakota Red Finish

Finish Shows Natural Checking And Cosmetic Play Wear, With Various Dings, Marks And Scratches Visible Throughout As Shown

Truss Rod Is Stiff To Turn But Functions As Intended

Small Finish Touch-Up On Body Near Heel Area (See Photos)

All Parts Original

Solid Poplar Body With Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish In Dakota Red

Single Volume/Tone Controls

Toploader Hard-Tail Bridge With Threaded Saddles

Bolt-On Maple Neck With Indian Rosewood Fingerboard And Pearl Dot Inlays

C Shape Neck Profile

Comes As Shown With Original Hard Shell Case In Fair Condition (Structural Surface Crack)

The 1966 Fender Musicmaster II is a classic mid-’60s student-model electric guitar, known for its simple, straightforward design and unmistakable Fender character. Featuring a single-coil pickup, 22.5-inch short scale, and compact offset body, the Musicmaster II offers comfortable playability and a punchy, articulate tone. Built during Fender’s pre-CBS era, a clean and original example is an appealing vintage instrument for both players and collectors.

 

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