Seattle, WA, United States
About this listing
Up for sale, a 1955 Fender Stringmaster Dual 8 “push button” console steel in perfect working order, complete with the original telescoping legs and tweed hardshell case. This early D8 Stringmaster is a rare push-button variant (dedicated push buttons for engaging each neck).Each neck is equipped with its original black bobbin pickup pair, offering a sparkling, articulate, and dynamic quality. The Pickup Blend wheels allow for a smooth gradient between the two pickups on each neck, with additional Master Volume and Tone knobs. This Stringmaster Dual 8 benefits from a professional setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with fresh 15-54 strings.SpecsWood: MapleScale Length: 24 1/2"String Spacing: 2 3/16“ at nut, 2 5/8” at bridgePlaying Surface: Block position markersHeadstock: “Pat. Pend” tuning machine traysTuners: Kluson-stylePickups: Black bobbin single coil x4Controls: Volume, Tone, Pickup Blend x2, Neck selector button x2Harness: Stackpole pots date to the 36th and 41st weeks of 1955, paper-in-oil tone capHardware: Bridge with bridge covers, dome-topped knurled knobs, control platesSerialization: Five-digit stamp (control plate)The body has been refinished in a gloss red lacquer, with light playwear on the edges and some scuffing on the bottom. The bottom of the steel has also been numbered adjacent to the leg flanges.The original tweed hardshell case is included (painted black), along with the original chrome-plated telescoping legs.
Price$2,399.99
+ $175 Shipping
