Fender Mustang Club

[GoesThump]

Which replacement tuners did you go for?

They were the HB6 w/the cloverleaf shape. I see they now have lollipop ones too which look cool.

GT

 

[GoesThump]

They made a good few colours for the Japan domestic market. I've seen a 'Competition Burgundy' CIJ reissue.

Yeah - they seem to have had quite a choice. There was also an ash one w/maple neck for the Japanese market. Would love to give one of those a go.

GT

 

[dmt]

They were the HB6 w/the cloverleaf shape. I see they now have lollipop ones too which look cool.

GT

Thanks - I’ve actually got a set of HB6s right here that are going to go on my SG Bass.

The SG is definitely the more severe neck diver, so it’s first in line no matter what(!), but that will give me a chance to see how I like the HB6 design before possibly applying a set to my Mustang.

Do you know what size HB6 tuners you used? 3/8" or 1/2" are the two options

 

[smokyjoe09]

I'm considering my modded out PJ and getting a Vintera. I own a P and a J bass so I just need a Mustang to be a Mustang!

Have you tried a Vintera yet or read anything about them ?. I can't seem to find anything on them and am interested in getting one too.

 

[chux]

 

[Axstar]

Have you tried a Vintera yet or read anything about them ?. I can't seem to find anything on them and am interested in getting one too.

Tried a sunburst one. It sounded ok! Pretty punchy. Not setup to my specs and the sunburst revealed the multi-part body quite starkly. I would go Fiesta Red!

 

[Grateful Dawg]

The low end sounds pretty good on the Performer. I like it better than the Mustang PJ, but then again it's almost twice the price of the PJ so it should sound better!

 

[Lytepipe]

Hey there! I just picked up this sweet, dark-hearted little goth baby this weekend and absolutely love it. May I have a number please?

BTW, these are on sale on MF right now for $599. I picked this one up at my local GC and used the MF website to get a price match. I couldn’t be happier. Next stop, pick up a Rumble Stage.

 

[mongo2]

View attachment 3610508 Hey there! I just picked up this sweet, dark-hearted little goth baby this weekend and absolutely love it. May I have a number please?

BTW, these are on sale on MF right now for $599. I picked this one up at my local GC and used the MF website to get a price match. I couldn’t be happier. Next stop, pick up a Rumble Stage.

Congrats, I did the same thing with the price match a couple of weeks ago. I've had several Mustangs in the past and the black with ebony fingerboard is the best sounding one I've ever had. I want to get a black control plate and other parts to complete the effect.

 

[Lytepipe]

Congrats, I did the same thing with the price match a couple of weeks ago. I've had several Mustangs in the past and the black with ebony fingerboard is the best sounding one I've ever had. I want to get a black control plate and other parts to complete the effect.

I agree it sounds fantastic, lots of growl! At one time I owned a 77 MusicMaster and PawnShop Mustang and this one sounds better than both put together. I also have a couple Squier Jaguar VMSS basses which I love too but this one is my favorite. I think the only mod I will do is replace the silver pick guard screws with black ones. Cheers on your new bass!

 

[OtherLisa]

I agree it sounds fantastic, lots of growl! At one time I owned a 77 MusicMaster and PawnShop Mustang and this one sounds better than both put together. I also have a couple Squier Jaguar VMSS basses which I love too but this one is my favorite. I think the only mod I will do is replace the silver pick guard screws with black ones. Cheers on your new bass!

HAH I used to have one of those MusicMasters! In retrospect I never should have sold it but at the time, who knew?

 

[Lytepipe]

HAH I used to have one of those MusicMasters! In retrospect I never should have sold it but at the time, who knew?

oh my god! SAME! Lol

 

[mongo2]

I think the only mod I will do is replace the silver pick guard screws with black ones. Cheers on your new bass!

Funny you should say that. After changing strings, the first thing I did on mine was replace the pickguard screws with black ones. Highly recommended.

 

[Clarkybass]

Can I ask if there is a consensus on a good semi-rigid gig bag for a Mustang bass? I just acquired a lovely '71 competition stripe (pic below) and need something protective but not a full flightcase or hard case. Thank you

 

[G-Dog]

... ... Next stop, pick up a Rumble Stage.

Hi, there, Lyte. Pop in to the Rumble Club thread and/or the Rumble LT25, Studio 40 & Stage 800 sub-thread to say hello, discuss features, ask questions, whatever. Also, checkout the Stage & Studio section of the Rumble Club Wiki page linked in my signature.
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[Rafar]

Can I ask if there is a consensus on a good semi-rigid gig bag for a Mustang bass? I just acquired a lovely '71 competition stripe (pic below) and need something protective but not a full flightcase or hard case. Thank you

Hey! I just did a doubletake. Check out my avatar, almost went to my music cave to make sure my baby hadn't wandered off. LOL enjoy yours.

 

[MCF]

Can I ask if there is a consensus on a good semi-rigid gig bag for a Mustang bass? I just acquired a lovely '71 competition stripe (pic below) and need something protective but not a full flightcase or hard case. Thank you

Congrats!

 

[Sean Brookes]

Can I ask if there is a consensus on a good semi-rigid gig bag for a Mustang bass? I just acquired a lovely '71 competition stripe (pic below) and need something protective but not a full flightcase or hard case. Thank you

Been asking the same question myself. The case my vintera came in isn’t great, especially being a full size bass case.

I think... the mono guitar sleeve will be a decent fit. Heard it mentioned a few times and if you see a pic of it with something like a stray in there, there’s a nice bit of room left above the headstock. Will look try one at some point.

 

[Sean Brookes]

Been asking the same question myself. The case my vintera came in isn’t great, especially being a full size bass case.

I think... the mono guitar sleeve will be a decent fit. Heard it mentioned a few times and if you see a pic of it with something like a stray in there, there’s a nice bit of room left above the headstock. Will look try one at some point.

Sorry, stray is obviously autocorrect for Strat. Not keeping my cat in there!

 

[SoulReflection]

Mustang Gig Bag...lots of protection and storage:

Gator G-PG ELECTRIC ProGo Series Ultimate Gig Bag for Electric Guitar