Fender Modern Player Short Scale

[MakoMan]

Any rumors of a short scale Fender Modern Player model? I love the jaguar and telecaster basses they've released but would kill for a short scale Modern Player Jag or Mustang.
Would love the standard Mustang but it's a stretch for me financially at the moment.
I already have a Squire short scale Jag, which is a fantastic instrument, but I have a bit of a craving for a bass with 'Fender' on the headstock. Call me a poser

 

[slotrod65]

Squier has a VM Mustang Bass:

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[MakoMan]

As per the first post, I already have a Squier short scale bass.

 

[TRichardsbass]

Any rumors of a short scale Fender Modern Player model? I love the jaguar and telecaster basses they've released but would kill for a short scale Modern Player Jag or Mustang.
Would love the standard Mustang but it's a stretch for me financially at the moment.
I already have a Squire short scale Jag, which is a fantastic instrument, but I have a bit of a craving for a bass with 'Fender' on the headstock. Call me a poser

Poser.....

 

[BassJo]

I would also love the Modern Player Jag as a short scale. Mainly because I prefer maple fretboards, but a Fender logo wouldn't hurt either... light poser.

 

[J Posega]

As per the first post, I already have a Squier short scale bass.

The Fender MP stuff is made in China, just like the Squier CV or VM lines... buy the Squier Mustang and slap a Fender decal on the headstock. By putting Fender on it, they're just able to charge a little more, which is still a fantastic price for the purported quality.

Or, wait for a beat to crap old Mustang or Musicmaster to come up used.

 

[MakoMan]

Or, wait for a beat to crap old Mustang or Musicmaster to come up used.

I've already waited long enough LOL!

 

[DHart]

I have just received word directly from Fender corporate offices regarding the availability of the Fender Modern Player Short Scale Bass in the USA. I asked about the veracity of the rumor that the bass may not be offered in the USA. This was Fender's response:

"Hi Don,

It is a VERY cool instrument!

They will be available in the US! It is simply the fact that dealers in the UK have begun advertising early, and will receive them first, that has fueled this rumor."