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Originally Posted by BigOldHarry  The mustang was a student bass when it came out, and a student bass it remains. That some players have made good use of Mustangs is great, but they are not a professional grade instrument.
However, if you really like how it feels & plays, that's worth something. I *would* try new electronics if that were the case - it will make a difference... but cheap wood is cheap wood, so it may not sound great no matter *what* you do. |
The new Mustang RI are made of alder--probably the same type of alder used in the Geddy Lee Jazz Bass. The new ones are built as well as any other MIJ bass I have played b4, just smaller. They have a really nice small neck. If you like the way it plays, get a good setup as it makes all the difference in the world. If you like the way it plays and sounds for the most part and want a bit more out of it, you can try the Aero pickups. I have heard good things about those pickups as well. Or if you like a more fundamental bass tone, try stringing it up with flatwounds when you get it setup. If those things don't get you what you want, it may be time to find a new bass at that point. One type of bass is not for everybody.
I always liked the idea of the mustang but never found one in Guitar Center that did it for me. I eventually got one used and strung it with flats and did a good setup. I love that bass now. It has a great tone and plays like butter. A bass is a bass. And it's really only you that has to connect with it. A good setup and a good set of new strings did it for me.
It can make all the difference in the world. It did for me.
