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Fender Mustang Club
- Thread starter FlyingPigSound
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Welcome to the remuda, @And I ! You are #101! Love that pearly PG!
I'm a fiend for the Mustang body shape, on the bass side mine's a JMJ Mustang, just about perfect for me right out of the box. Only mods were Multi-locker straplock/screw on cap buttons from Rockinger, a rewire to add a second cap value via push pull, & a bone nut from my luthier friend.
The bass:
The nut:
Electronics:
Went ahead & shielded the cavities & guard while I was doing the rewire:
The stock Fender flats are a bit high tension/stiff feeling to me, but I love the tones.
Things will have to get pretty desparate for me to let go of this one.
The bass:
The nut:
Electronics:
Went ahead & shielded the cavities & guard while I was doing the rewire:
The stock Fender flats are a bit high tension/stiff feeling to me, but I love the tones.
Things will have to get pretty desparate for me to let go of this one.
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Cool! Chamorro always has a ringer or two like Frahm sitting in with his groups. The youngsters vary somewhat in skill level, but what I really like is how Chamorro drives/encourages them to play their very best and enjoy the experience. In this performance, while his bari sax playing isn't near the level of his guest star (imho), Chamorro's clearly having a literal blast trying, and showing the young players it's not a competition - it's just plain fun to step up and BLOW!
The young lady on trumpet and vocals - Andrea Motis - is a case in point. She started on trumpet at around age 7 or 8, and by 12 was playing/singing in Chamorro's groups. She's 25 now, a star in Spain in her own right. And her younger sister Carla isn't far behind her on jazz guitar.
Fanstanstic, a Vintera, isn' it? I have the same and absolutely love it!
I have had both a Japanese Mustang Bass and a JMJ, and the Vintera is my favorite out of the three.
Mine has saddles with the groove in the center though, and the strings don't align as well. Seems to be the same issue/confusion as with some current JMJs, Fender Germany won't replace mine though. I'll have to try again and send them your pic!
@Florinda4 I can hardly judge anyone for a bit of a ramble! Mine was a ramble preamble to some rambles I've self-indulged in on here before.
This new Mustang is feeling nice enough that it may be my primary bass for a good while, esp as I work thru left hand problems of my own. There's a 4-string 34" with active EMGs around here that I'd grab for some really aggressive sounds, or if I need 24 frets (hey, it happens), but that's nothing I need to worry about anytime soon. & actually, the Mustang PJ with fresh strings has the best slap tone of anything in the stable. Who knew?
In the meantime, I'll gladly take a number if there's any spare ones on hand!
So far so good! For mods, I'm going to need a bridge pickup that doesn't hum, so will be investigating that while checking out different wiring schemes. In the meantime, though, I just ordered a Kickass bridge in nickel... and am guessing if I want the finish to match, I'd better do Hipshot tuners in nickel, too. First I'll check the balance with the new bridge, then decide which tuners, I'm thinking.
And this may be the perfect time to invest in some nut files and try cutting myself a new one. Just details to tighten up but I'm feeling good about this new babe!
This new Mustang is feeling nice enough that it may be my primary bass for a good while, esp as I work thru left hand problems of my own. There's a 4-string 34" with active EMGs around here that I'd grab for some really aggressive sounds, or if I need 24 frets (hey, it happens), but that's nothing I need to worry about anytime soon. & actually, the Mustang PJ with fresh strings has the best slap tone of anything in the stable. Who knew?
In the meantime, I'll gladly take a number if there's any spare ones on hand!
Esta muy linda!
FWIW, I like the Hipshots (Ultralights) I recently put on my SG bass - they have a good gear ratio and a reassuringly solid feel to them, all while being very light.
Don’t take this as a fact (please double check for yourself), but my old notes say that Gotoh GB350 Res-O-Lites fit the Mustang (but not sure about your model! - there’s lots of different model Mustangs, and they are made in a variety of countries) and that they are even lighter than Hipshot Ultralights.
Enjoy that new bass
So far so good! For mods, I'm going to need a bridge pickup that doesn't hum, so will be investigating that while checking out different wiring schemes. In the meantime, though, I just ordered a Kickass bridge in nickel... and am guessing if I want the finish to match, I'd better do Hipshot tuners in nickel, too. First I'll check the balance with the new bridge, then decide which tuners, I'm thinking.
And this may be the perfect time to invest in some nut files and try cutting myself a new one. Just details to tighten up but I'm feeling good about this new babe!
What does the different cap value give you tone/playing-wise? Also, what values did you go with?
Nice job on the cavity shielding - I’m always a big fan of that. Bone nut, too - always a nice touch
Thanks!What does the different cap value give you tone/playing-wise? Also, what values did you go with?
Nice job on the cavity shielding - I’m always a big fan of that. Bone nut, too - always a nice touch
I used 0.1uF & 0.05uF caps. As far as practical effect, the 0.1uF cap starts the roll off of highs at a lower frequency than the 0.05uF one. It's not a super mind blowing change but it's useful sometimes.
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Okay, so you pull the knob and it gives you, in effect, a bit of a brighter pickup to work with? A way to get a bit more tonal variety out of a one pickup guitar...cool.
Is there overlap in their tonal ranges (can you achieve some of the same exact tones by putting the tone knob at, say 25% (or whatever) back with one cap and then, after switching caps, rolling the tone knob to a different setting?
Okay, so you pull the knob and it gives you, in effect, a bit of a brighter pickup to work with? A way to get a bit more tonal variety out of a one pickup guitar...cool.
Is there overlap in their tonal ranges (can you achieve some of the same exact tones by putting the tone knob at, say 25% (or whatever) back with one cap and then, after switching caps, rolling the tone knob to a different setting?
Basically, yeah. The selected cap is only rolling off highs in relation to the pot's position so w/ the tone dimed it makes no difference which one is selected. There's some overlap effectively, primarily it allows for a bit more drastic roll off w/ the .1 cap than the .05.
@Real Soon - Always a spare number in the Corral! You are #102. Saddle up and ride!
I really appreciate you getting in touch but I've found one now - good luck selling your bass!
Glad you found one. I'm actually having second thoughts about selling. I don't need two Mustangs, but they do look good together. And the PJ has rounds on it, and my JMJ has Chromes, so that makes it kind of useful to have around right?
Perfectly good reason to have both. I try to explain different string and pickup combos to my wife. She just gives me “the look” In response.Glad you found one. I'm actually having second thoughts about selling. I don't need two Mustangs, but they do look good together. And the PJ has rounds on it, and my JMJ has Chromes, so that makes it kind of useful to have around right?
Oh yeah you're definitely making the right call - I mean in this thread you can never have too many mustangs!
Glad you found one. I'm actually having second thoughts about selling. I don't need two Mustangs, but they do look good together. And the PJ has rounds on it, and my JMJ has Chromes, so that makes it kind of useful to have around right?
gotta use the matching shoes and purse tactic when explaining, lol
