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Full-length view of a creamy white bass with a black pickguard, rosewood fretboard, and a grey gig bag behind it.
01 / 32Full-length view of a creamy white bass with a black pickguard, rosewood fretboard, and a grey gig bag behind it.
Close-up of a yellowed Olympic White bass body with a black pickguard, chrome bridge, two black control knobs, and a split single-coil pickup.
02 / 32Close-up of a yellowed Olympic White bass body with a black pickguard, chrome bridge, two black control knobs, and a split single-coil pickup.
The back of the Olympic White bass shows a light maple neck, chrome neck plate, and four chrome tuners on the headstock.
03 / 32The back of the Olympic White bass shows a light maple neck, chrome neck plate, and four chrome tuners on the headstock.
The bass's Olympic White body, now a creamy yellow, is seen from the back, with a chrome neck plate and visible wear.
04 / 32The bass's Olympic White body, now a creamy yellow, is seen from the back, with a chrome neck plate and visible wear.
Close-up of the bass headstock, showing the light maple wood, four metal tuning pegs, and the dark rosewood fretboard.
05 / 32Close-up of the bass headstock, showing the light maple wood, four metal tuning pegs, and the dark rosewood fretboard.
Close-up of the bass headstock, showing four chrome clover-leaf tuners with visible wear and light corrosion on the metal.
06 / 32Close-up of the bass headstock, showing four chrome clover-leaf tuners with visible wear and light corrosion on the metal.
The Olympic White bass body, with a black pickguard and single pickup, is angled from the lower left, showing its two black control knobs.
07 / 32The Olympic White bass body, with a black pickguard and single pickup, is angled from the lower left, showing its two black control knobs.
The bass body, in aged Olympic White, shows a black pickguard, two control knobs, and a single pickup.
08 / 32The bass body, in aged Olympic White, shows a black pickguard, two control knobs, and a single pickup.
Close-up of the bass body from the lower bout, showing the Olympic White finish, black pickguard, and some minor dings.
09 / 32Close-up of the bass body from the lower bout, showing the Olympic White finish, black pickguard, and some minor dings.
The bass body, in aged Olympic White with a black pickguard, shows minor dings and finish cracks, with chrome hardware.
10 / 32The bass body, in aged Olympic White with a black pickguard, shows minor dings and finish cracks, with chrome hardware.
The back of the yellowed Olympic White bass body, showing a neck plate, black strap buttons, and some minor scuffs and wear.
11 / 32The back of the yellowed Olympic White bass body, showing a neck plate, black strap buttons, and some minor scuffs and wear.
The bass's Olympic White body, yellowed with age, is seen from the back, showing the neck plate and output jack, with minor wear.
12 / 32The bass's Olympic White body, yellowed with age, is seen from the back, showing the neck plate and output jack, with minor wear.
The back of the bass body, in aged Olympic White, shows light wear and a silver neck plate with a black gasket.
13 / 32The back of the bass body, in aged Olympic White, shows light wear and a silver neck plate with a black gasket.
The back of the Olympic White bass body, showing light wear, a black strap button, and the neck plate where the neck joins.
14 / 32The back of the Olympic White bass body, showing light wear, a black strap button, and the neck plate where the neck joins.
Close-up of the bass body's lower bout, showing a chip in the Olympic White finish, a ding, and a dark curved scratch.
15 / 32Close-up of the bass body's lower bout, showing a chip in the Olympic White finish, a ding, and a dark curved scratch.
Close-up of the bass body, showing the creamy white finish, black pickguard, and dark brown single-coil pickup with chrome screws.
16 / 32Close-up of the bass body, showing the creamy white finish, black pickguard, and dark brown single-coil pickup with chrome screws.
Close-up of the bass body's upper horn in aged Olympic White, with the dark fretboard and strings visible on the right.
17 / 32Close-up of the bass body's upper horn in aged Olympic White, with the dark fretboard and strings visible on the right.
Close-up of the bass's dark fretboard with white dot inlays, showing light wear, next to the aged Olympic White body and black pickguard.
18 / 32Close-up of the bass's dark fretboard with white dot inlays, showing light wear, next to the aged Olympic White body and black pickguard.
The bass neck is shown from the side, revealing the light wood neck, dark fretboard, four strings, and a black dot inlay.
19 / 32The bass neck is shown from the side, revealing the light wood neck, dark fretboard, four strings, and a black dot inlay.
Close-up of the bass neck and fretboard, showing wear on the dark wood, light maple neck, and side dot markers.
20 / 32Close-up of the bass neck and fretboard, showing wear on the dark wood, light maple neck, and side dot markers.
Close-up of the bass fretboard with a digital caliper measuring fret height at 1.62mm, showing light wear on the rosewood.
21 / 32Close-up of the bass fretboard with a digital caliper measuring fret height at 1.62mm, showing light wear on the rosewood.
A digital caliper measuring the bass neck, showing a reading of 0.83, with the Olympic White body visible on the right.
22 / 32A digital caliper measuring the bass neck, showing a reading of 0.83, with the Olympic White body visible on the right.
A digital fret height gauge measures the bass's dark fretboard, with the Olympic White body visible behind it.
23 / 32A digital fret height gauge measures the bass's dark fretboard, with the Olympic White body visible behind it.
The bass's aged Olympic White body rests on a digital scale displaying "8.75 lb".
24 / 32The bass's aged Olympic White body rests on a digital scale displaying "8.75 lb".
Close-up of the bass's control cavity, showing two silver pots with soldered wires, a yellow capacitor, and an output jack.
25 / 32Close-up of the bass's control cavity, showing two silver pots with soldered wires, a yellow capacitor, and an output jack.
Close-up of a tarnished silver-colored potentiometer with black wires soldered to it, showing stamped numbers and letters.
26 / 32Close-up of a tarnished silver-colored potentiometer with black wires soldered to it, showing stamped numbers and letters.
Close-up of a tarnished metal potentiometer with "250K A" and "37761" stamped, showing solder joints and wiring.
27 / 32Close-up of a tarnished metal potentiometer with "250K A" and "37761" stamped, showing solder joints and wiring.
Close-up of the bass pickup's underside, showing six worn pole pieces, a black and white wire, and a mounting screw.
28 / 32Close-up of the bass pickup's underside, showing six worn pole pieces, a black and white wire, and a mounting screw.
Close-up of a worn, discolored serial number sticker on a black surface, with a faint yellow edge visible at the bottom left.
29 / 32Close-up of a worn, discolored serial number sticker on a black surface, with a faint yellow edge visible at the bottom left.
Close-up of the bass's Olympic White body with significant paint chipping in the neck pocket, revealing wood and a faint stamp.
30 / 32Close-up of the bass's Olympic White body with significant paint chipping in the neck pocket, revealing wood and a faint stamp.
Close-up of the bass neck heel, showing the dark rosewood fretboard, light wood neck, and a truss rod adjustment screw.
31 / 32Close-up of the bass neck heel, showing the dark rosewood fretboard, light wood neck, and a truss rod adjustment screw.
Close-up of the bass neck heel, showing light wood grain, four screw holes with paint chipping, and stamped numbers and text.
32 / 32Close-up of the bass neck heel, showing light wood grain, four screw holes with paint chipping, and stamped numbers and text.

Fender

1976 Fender Musicmaster Bass Olympic White Finish w/Gig Bag

$1,895.00

Available

  • Year1976
  • ConditionGood
  • StoreSherman Oaks
  • Casegig bag
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Specifications

Instrument

Year
1976
Model
Fender Musicmaster Bass Olympic White Finish w/Gig Bag
Finish
Olympic White
Condition
Good
Made in
United States
Store
Sherman Oaks

Measurements

Scale length (in)
30
Nut width (in)
1.625
Neck depth, 1st fret (in)
0.83
Neck depth, 12th fret (in)
0.98
Weight
8lbs

Construction

Body
Poplar
Neck
Maple
Neck joint
Bolt-on
Fingerboard
Indian Rosewood
Frets
Original Frets In Very Good Playable Condition Showing Light Wear

Hardware & electronics

Pickups
Original Grey Bottom Single-Coil Pickup

Case

Case
gig bag

Description

Finish Shows Fading And Some Cosmetic Play Wear, Including Various Minor Dings, Marks And Scratches Throughout

Neck Is 8/10 Straight, Truss Rod Is Functional But Has Less Room To Tighten (See Photos)

Added Black Strap Locks

One Pickguard Screw Missing As Shown

Solid Poplar Body With Polyurethane Finish

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

Original Electronics, Pots Date To Early '76

Original Pickguard And Hardware

C Shape Neck Profile

Comes As Shown With Aftermarket Gig Bag

The 1976 Fender Musicmaster Bass is a compact, short-scale vintage bass known for its warm, punchy tone and effortless playability. Built in the USA with Fender’s straightforward late-’70s design, it features a 30-inch scale, single pickup, and simple volume and tone controls. Its comfortable feel and distinctive vintage character make it a great choice for players and collectors alike.

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