FENDER MUSICMASTER (U.S. MFG.)

In 1959, a rosewood fingerboard with pearl dot inlay replaced the maple fingerboard. In 1960, a plastic tortoiseshell or white pickguard was introduced. In 1964, Red, White, and Blue finishes were introduced and the model was offered in 24 in. scale for this year before it became the Musicmaster II. In 1965, the Musicmaster II was introduced, which was 24 in. scale. In 1969, the Musicmaster II was disc. and the regular Musicmaster was offered in 22.5 or 24 in. scales. In 1975, 24 in. scale was standard, and 22-fret fingerboard and Black or White finish was introduced. Models produced after 1975 are also available in alder or ash bodies.