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Fender Music Master Candy Apple Red 1959 - John Oates

Fender Music Master Candy Apple Red 1959 - John Oates

Serial Number: 41295

Weight: 6lbs 10oz

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"Played it live a bunch, used it in the 'Private Eyes' music video and more recently in 'Disconnected'." - John Oates

A signed certificate of authenticity is included with purchase that will be mailed separately.

Description

The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please visit our Lincoln Avenue showroom or call to speak to one of our Used and Vintage experts.
Finish Details: The body has been fully refinished. The neck finish is original.
Body Material: Alder
Neck Material: Maple
Fingerboard Material: Brazilian Rosewood
Neck Profile: C
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st - 0.78" 12th - 0.98"
Fingerboard Radius: 7.25"
Nut Width: 1-1/2"
Scale Length: 22 1/2"
Electronics: The tone capacitor has been replaced and a non-original bridge pickup has been added. The bridge pickup has also been rewound. A non-original switch has been installed. All other electronics are original. The guitar has two black bobbin single coils, a three-way selector switch, a volume pot, and a tone pot. The switch has been wired such that the first and second positions activate the bridge pickup and the third position activates both. The pot codes date to 1958 and 1959.
Pickup Measurements: neck - 4.8 kΩ, bridge - 4.4 kΩ
Hardware: The bridge has been replaced and the pickguard has been cut to accommodate it. The tuners, nut, strap buttons, and volume knob have been replaced. All other hardware is original.
Weight: 6lbs 10oz
Modifications/Repairs: The body has been fully refinished. The tone capacitor has been replaced and a non-original bridge pickup has been added. The body cavity has been routed to accommodate this second pickup. The bridge pickup has also been rewound. A non-original switch has been installed. The bridge has been replaced and the pickguard has been cut to accommodate it. The tuners, nut, strap buttons, and volume knob have been replaced.
Case Details: Original hardshell case
Cosmetic Condition: This vintage Fender guitar has aged well and is in good condition. The finish is glossy with some light surface scratching and some small dents and dings throughout. The back of the headstock shows some empty screw holes from the original tuners. The metal hardware has some light tarnish with age.
Serial Number: 41295
Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action and optimal neck relief. The frets are narrow and medium height with light play wear. The serial number dates to 1959.
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SKU: U7423742415

Description

The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please visit our Lincoln Avenue showroom or call to speak to one of our Used and Vintage experts.
Finish Details: The body has been fully refinished. The neck finish is original.
Body Material: Alder
Neck Material: Maple
Fingerboard Material: Brazilian Rosewood
Neck Profile: C
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st - 0.78" 12th - 0.98"
Fingerboard Radius: 7.25"
Nut Width: 1-1/2"
Scale Length: 22 1/2"
Electronics: The tone capacitor has been replaced and a non-original bridge pickup has been added. The bridge pickup has also been rewound. A non-original switch has been installed. All other electronics are original. The guitar has two black bobbin single coils, a three-way selector switch, a volume pot, and a tone pot. The switch has been wired such that the first and second positions activate the bridge pickup and the third position activates both. The pot codes date to 1958 and 1959.
Pickup Measurements: neck - 4.8 kΩ, bridge - 4.4 kΩ
Hardware: The bridge has been replaced and the pickguard has been cut to accommodate it. The tuners, nut, strap buttons, and volume knob have been replaced. All other hardware is original.
Weight: 6lbs 10oz
Modifications/Repairs: The body has been fully refinished. The tone capacitor has been replaced and a non-original bridge pickup has been added. The body cavity has been routed to accommodate this second pickup. The bridge pickup has also been rewound. A non-original switch has been installed. The bridge has been replaced and the pickguard has been cut to accommodate it. The tuners, nut, strap buttons, and volume knob have been replaced.
Case Details: Original hardshell case
Cosmetic Condition: This vintage Fender guitar has aged well and is in good condition. The finish is glossy with some light surface scratching and some small dents and dings throughout. The back of the headstock shows some empty screw holes from the original tuners. The metal hardware has some light tarnish with age.
Serial Number: 41295
Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action and optimal neck relief. The frets are narrow and medium height with light play wear. The serial number dates to 1959.