Fender delux 8

[Basil Henriques]

That Tobacco Brown would be an original standard colour. You're lucky to have found that cover. The Tuner pan and the bridge cover of MK 2 Stringmasters/Deluxe 8's are very hard to find.

[JeffM]

As for the Stringmaster being introduced in 1955, maybe "JeffM " can explain to me how I've got a Long Scale (26")
Stringmaster that dates as October 1953..?

Oops, you're right.

It was either a typo or my brain temporarily stopped working

Your 1953 model is from the first year of production, right?

[Basil Henriques]

There are many various reasons for the "Brain Dead" syndrome: too much booze, not enough sex, too much sex not enough booze, et al ad infinitum.
"I know, I was that soldier"
Yes Jeffm, it's from the first year, it's got the "Lollypop" Tuners, chrome covered pickups and NO blend-wheel. As I intend to keep it i've changed the tuners for the more easily replaceable Mk2 ones. I've wired the pickups through individual switches to enable a greater tone range. The 26" scale length sustains FOREVER.

[john roche]

I can't find legs for the Fender, so I may sell it.

[Basil Henriques]

The legs of a Fender Rhodes Piano fit it. But Don't tell the world, or they'll all be gone..

[john roche]

Thanks Basil, yes I know about the rhodes legs but there are just as hard to find here.

[telboy]

I can't find legs for the Fender, so I may sell it.

i may be interested if you are selling john ...terry

[john roche]

Terry, I will sell it, I have not been able to put a price on it, I don't know enought about Fender Delux 8 steels to do so.
Maybe you could make an offer and see where we go from there.. everything works on the guitar, the case is in good condition although one of the locks needs a new spring but still works . the body as you would expect has dents and a few small holes whar someone tried to put legs on it, saying that if you were to keep it then it would look great if it was restored John

[telboy]

Hi John, as for price, i haven't a clue, depending on model/age etc they all seem to go for different prices...i am deffo interested...but im going to contact a few members on here to see what they think, if thats ok with you? are there legs with it?

[john roche]

Terry, No legs but they can be made, it's a 1965 and the number on the pickup plate says 2405. modle is Delux 8.