'78 Musicmaster - DONE pics & VIEDO pg.8

Haze · Post by **Haze** » Fri Apr 09, 2010 6:30 am

The bronco pickguard went back in exchange for the musicmaster pickguard that I originally ordered and wanted. It would have been nice but I didn't want to route out the body that Stewart is sending me because it has already had the bridge pickup area filled. Just wasn't meant for this project. The pickguards and the bridge came from Guitarcheology, a small shop in California. Their website isn't exactly up to date so I would recommend calling them to double check before you order anything. They also have items not listed on the website as I recieved a bronco guard that wasn't listed. If I'm in need of a vintage part I'll be calling Greg for sure. Fair prices and he was really easy to deal with. Good customer service is a rarity these days.
I'm surprised at how clean these parts are. The screws aren't stripped or anything, rust is very minimal and everything is very clean. I plugged in the pickguard and held it up to another guitar and everything worked as it should and it was really quiet. I haven't checked the output yet however.

stewart · Post by **stewart** » Fri Apr 09, 2010 10:15 am

should get that body sorted next week hopefully... sorry it's taken so long.

Haze · Post by **Haze** » Fri Apr 09, 2010 12:18 pm

's'all good holllmes. Body and paint is the last ingredient. I think I'll hit up reranch today for paint and clear.

NEXT QUESTION

to nitro or not to nitro? I'd prefer it but nitro wasn't used after the late 60s or something.

hotrodperlmutter · Post by **hotrodperlmutter** » Fri Apr 09, 2010 3:25 pm

nytr0 stuipd

taylornutt · Post by **taylornutt** » Sun Apr 11, 2010 2:31 am

Haze wrote:'s'all good holllmes. Body and paint is the last ingredient. I think I'll hit up reranch today for paint and clear.

NEXT QUESTION

to nitro or not to nitro? I'd prefer it but nitro wasn't used after the late 60s or something.

I will be calling up reranch myself for my tele. What color are you thinking about going with? I am pondering the idea of a Fiesta Red Tele or go traditional Butterscotch with black pickguard but who knows.

Haze · Post by **Haze** » Sun Apr 11, 2010 4:36 am

I'll be using the Vintage Cream, this is EXACTLY what i'm shooting for

I even have plenty of nitro tint left over so i might do what Dice has done and yellow things up a bit in a few key places

cleo · Post by **cleo** » Sun Apr 11, 2010 7:29 am

I <3 teh cream!
My guitar is in that vintage cream too and it looks just fantastic in the stage light

Haze · Post by **Haze** » Tue May 25, 2010 12:47 pm

Just placed my Reranch order for Vintage Creame and Nitro clear, i have some nitro tint left so that may come into play somehow

I also talked to Stewart, the body should be out this week

taylornutt · Post by **taylornutt** » Tue May 25, 2010 2:13 pm

I saw 1977 musicmaster just like that at Guitar Center. Not usually a black pickguard fan, but with the yellow/cream color it works. Neck was chunky and smooth. Are you using that neck you scored the sweet deal on for this Musicmaster?

I ended up buying that Fiesta Red Musicmaster from Cooterfinger, so I will be building a '78 Musicmaster as well. I going to stay with the Fiesta Red for now, but I may change it down the road since the refinish job has some rough spots especially around the neck plate and bridge.

Haze · Post by **Haze** » Tue May 25, 2010 5:31 pm

I remember you posting that, not a bad deal! I usually hate black pickguards on coloured guitars, reminds me of the 80s too much. But the musicmasters you and I posted look gorgous to me, elegant almost. I'm super excited about this project - everything is on it's way!
I'll be using the $50 musicmaster neck. That neck is the reason for this build.

taylornutt · Post by **taylornutt** » Tue May 25, 2010 7:20 pm

I want to put some Bronco Knobs on mine if I can find some. Would look good with the Fiesta Red.

taylornutt · Post by **taylornutt** » Tue May 25, 2010 8:42 pm

What kind of pots does a MusicMaster have? I know it has one Volume and one Tone pot, but what is the value of each one?

Haze · Post by **Haze** » Tue May 25, 2010 9:04 pm

The potentiometers are 250k, i have some Bronco knobs actually

they go great on everything. I'll take a picture for you with some on the pickguard.

stewart · Post by **stewart** » Tue May 25, 2010 9:57 pm

haze, PM me your address please! (or someone else who has it kthx)

taylornutt · Post by **taylornutt** » Tue May 25, 2010 11:20 pm

Are these Bronco knobs? (the silver ones on the left)

Haze · Post by **Haze** » Tue May 25, 2010 11:25 pm

Nah, I'll go take a quick picture for you. Theyre the bees nuts.

Haze · Post by **Haze** » Tue May 25, 2010 11:50 pm

taylornutt · Post by **taylornutt** » Tue May 25, 2010 11:59 pm

Those are hot. Where do you find them? I have looked everywhere and can't find a source. I would buy 2 or 3 sets if I could.

finboy · Post by **finboy** » Wed May 26, 2010 7:15 pm

taylornutt wrote:Those are hot. Where do you find them? I have looked everywhere and can't find a source. I would buy 2 or 3 sets if I could.

we did a group buy a while back, you may be able to find them on ebay still.

taylornutt · Post by **taylornutt** » Wed May 26, 2010 7:38 pm

finboy wrote:
taylornutt wrote:Those are hot. Where do you find them? I have looked everywhere and can't find a source. I would buy 2 or 3 sets if I could.
we did a group buy a while back, you may be able to find them on ebay still.

Any idea of the seller's name? I have looked all over the Bay and have come up empty. Who actually bought them? I have liked them ever since I saw Mike put them on Gareth's red Jagmaster.