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Fender Mustang Club
- Thread starter FlyingPigSound
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Mentioned earlier but apparently that’s what fender called it decades ago so they are sticking with tradition even though it makes no sense. (Similar to “Greasebucket”). Fender names apparently don’t have to make sense.
I am aware that I might be at the forefront of Mustang bass modification, haha 
I'm surprised it works - this is the original neck pickup from my Greco RB-850 (it was removed because it wasn't working and replaced by a custom hi-gain, along with the bridge pickup). There's very little wiggle room with the strings but it makes sound. Will shoot a demo soon and chuck it up here as well. I doubt that this bass will stay like this
I'm surprised it works - this is the original neck pickup from my Greco RB-850 (it was removed because it wasn't working and replaced by a custom hi-gain, along with the bridge pickup). There's very little wiggle room with the strings but it makes sound. Will shoot a demo soon and chuck it up here as well. I doubt that this bass will stay like this
There actually is a reason. These were originally sprayed with burgundy mist around the edges like a burst, but time turned them just plain blue.
After receiving my new vintera ii Mustang last week damaged, I am really pleased that the replacement arrived just today without any drama.
It sits perfectly between my pj mustang and my modded bronco-stang.
It sits perfectly between my pj mustang and my modded bronco-stang.
Dang, did you fill the J cavity and refin that PJ? Looks great!
Glad to hear that the new vintera that you got sent is up to scratch
Yes I did, I never used the J position at all and didn't want a toggle or blend knob so I filled it and had it refinished in metallic British racing green, this photo makes it look a bit like dark greyDang, did you fill the J cavity and refin that PJ? Looks great!
Glad to hear that the new vintera that you got sent is up to scratch
Looks like you did a fair amount of work on that Bronco too. They all look great. 
Thanks Felis, yes I did, the Bronco got new cts pots and switchcraft jack socket, the pickups, pickguard,tuners fom the pj mustang.Looks like you did a fair amount of work on that Bronco too. They all look great.
I had to make a control plate to cover the bigger control cavity on the bronco body.
The pj mustang has hipshot hb10 tuners, dimarzio pickups and a new pickguard without the toggle switch hole.
Finally changed stock JMJ flatwounds 45-100 with La Bella 760F-MUS.
And it makes a lot difference.
Labella has a lot more thumpy sound. Stock strings has a bit sloppy E. But with Labella it goes almost opposite it feels almost stiff. Maybe I just spent too much time with older ones. Also, basically I prefer thinner strings to get a better control and response (I had 40-95 on 34 scale).
But I like, that there is no fret buzz with thicker strings, and overall tone feels more fundamental.
Maybe after a month new strings would feel more balanced, but now it feels almost like I got another instrument.
And it makes a lot difference.
Labella has a lot more thumpy sound. Stock strings has a bit sloppy E. But with Labella it goes almost opposite it feels almost stiff. Maybe I just spent too much time with older ones. Also, basically I prefer thinner strings to get a better control and response (I had 40-95 on 34 scale).
But I like, that there is no fret buzz with thicker strings, and overall tone feels more fundamental.
Maybe after a month new strings would feel more balanced, but now it feels almost like I got another instrument.
Hey
I remember see this here - but cannot find it now.
Has anyone put an American or Vinterra Mustang neck on the MIM p/j mustang body.
thanks Lenny
I remember see this here - but cannot find it now.
Has anyone put an American or Vinterra Mustang neck on the MIM p/j mustang body.
thanks Lenny
Paging: manchego_eggo
It seems like he's been through a lot of iterations of mustang necks and bodies. Let's see what he says!
i put a 78 neck on a pj mustang and i believe @2cooltoolz put both a vintera and a jmj neck on a pj too
Yep. Fit fine. No issues. Modern Mustang to Mustang seem to swap, No Problems; Mustang to Bronco bolt holes didn't line up though. The Bronco holes were off set a bit. But lined up with the various Bronco necks. My suspicion (based on zero knowledge of Squier's manufacturing process) is that the holes are drilled "assembled" by a very limited number of presses (1?).
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Quick question, I see a lot of people here are upgrading the cheap factory pots with premium CST, how are you fitting them on the control plate? My Vintera II has the smaller (Alpha I guess?) size holes and the CST won't fit in there since they are 3/8". Are you guys modding the plate?
Make sure they cavity is wide enough. I could not fit CTS pots in my Vista Musicmaster and went with Bourns instead.
I just drilled the plate out with a 3/8" bit. Word of caution, though. Use a vise (I pad the jaws with wood blocks) and go slow. Hold tight onto the drill; the bit will try to bind in the holes.
Bourns pot are good. Some say better. But CTS does also make mini pots that have come in handy on occasion, though not needed on my Mustangs.
Thank you all for your answers! After a couple of years of thinking about switching from Precision to Mustang, I finally took the leap with a Vintera II and I coudn’t be happier!
I had to upgrade some things (shielding, electronics, flats and pickups) but it’s now the best bass I’ve ever played and this little beauty have just sent my AO Precision to the classifieds.
I went for Alpha pots because of the holes size. I would have installed the CTS but I don’t really feel comfortable drilling metal, especially because I don’t have a proper workspace atm.
Here’s some pictures of the bass, hopefully this should make me a member of this prestigious club?
I had to upgrade some things (shielding, electronics, flats and pickups) but it’s now the best bass I’ve ever played and this little beauty have just sent my AO Precision to the classifieds.
I went for Alpha pots because of the holes size. I would have installed the CTS but I don’t really feel comfortable drilling metal, especially because I don’t have a proper workspace atm.
Here’s some pictures of the bass, hopefully this should make me a member of this prestigious club?
Looks great!! Nice looking job!! And a super looking bass!
Calling @Florinda4
Here’s some pictures of the bass, hopefully this should make me a member of this prestigious club?
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Calling @Florinda4
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