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Fender Mustang Club
- Thread starter FlyingPigSound
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It is the Hipshot HB7 Lollipop tuners that are in there. The clover HB7 as well as the Fender Highway One (part number 003-6400-049) and this random Kaish brand one on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CKVL2J1J) all fit without any drilling. I ended up going with the Kaish ones as I wanted them fast and didn't want to pay $140 or whatever it is for the only HB7 Lollipop ones I could find at the time.
Other than these, I couldn't find any others that fit without needing to drill additional screw holes. If you're just worried about the tuner hole size, it is 18mm.
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Just to be clear, you're looking for Mustang tone from something that's not a Mustang? Nothing really sounds like a Mustang, including some Mustangs lol (PJ)
Hi there, this is probably OT but I wanted to show my last project bass that is a tribute to the Mustang bass.
I used to own some Fender Musicmaster and a Bullet bass, and I played some Mustang but it ended that I didn't kept any of those. I liked those minor Fenders so I wanted to re-create my own twist on the classic P bass.
When i found a used Nordstrand NP4 pickup locally an idea grew on me...
It sound springy and woody with a compression I like much when you dig in (I play with pick). In the P'57 territory but it has less output of course and the tone is darker overall.
Contrary to the cheesy look I strung it with super slinky, D standard and I'm gonna use it with my hardcore nearly metal, project.
Neck is a Japanese Fender Marcus Miller signature the previous owner re-done completely (refretted, stripped the paint and the decals ten repainted with very thin lacquer).
Enjoy.
I used to own some Fender Musicmaster and a Bullet bass, and I played some Mustang but it ended that I didn't kept any of those. I liked those minor Fenders so I wanted to re-create my own twist on the classic P bass.
When i found a used Nordstrand NP4 pickup locally an idea grew on me...
It sound springy and woody with a compression I like much when you dig in (I play with pick). In the P'57 territory but it has less output of course and the tone is darker overall.
Contrary to the cheesy look I strung it with super slinky, D standard and I'm gonna use it with my hardcore nearly metal, project.
Neck is a Japanese Fender Marcus Miller signature the previous owner re-done completely (refretted, stripped the paint and the decals ten repainted with very thin lacquer).
Enjoy.
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Hello Everyone,
I have never owned a Mustang and I have the opportunity to trade for MIM FSR Blackout Mustang. Is there anything special about these Basses other than its a limited run that makes them cost more than a standard MIM Mustang? They have a different Bridge and pickups so not sure if I would be getting the true Mustang Vibe. Any info on this Model would be appreciated. I did a search but did not find much. Thanks
I have never owned a Mustang and I have the opportunity to trade for MIM FSR Blackout Mustang. Is there anything special about these Basses other than its a limited run that makes them cost more than a standard MIM Mustang? They have a different Bridge and pickups so not sure if I would be getting the true Mustang Vibe. Any info on this Model would be appreciated. I did a search but did not find much. Thanks
I've asked this question before and could never find an answer. Pretty sure it's Wildwood MFG who supplies the Mustang necks/bodies to Nash. As far as I'm aware they don't sell to the public. Really hoping one day a partscaster Mustang becomes possible.
Wildwood Manufacturing
Wildwood Manufacturing
If you want the true Mustang Bass vibe, I do think all of the MIM P/J Mustang Basses, including this one, will miss the mark due to having the P pickup. I'd probably go for one of the ones with a Mustang Bass style split pickup instead if that's what you're after.
Do you have any sound samples of this? I think this is really interesting and I'd love to hear it.
I was recently looking for a Fender Mustang to pair with my Squier, so to bide my time I was researching. And researching. And researching... and I've finally made it through all 300 pages of the club thread (aamong others) 
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I opted for the Am Performer. Well, actually I opted for the P/J and had it in my cart for a few days, still being a bit unsure. The day I was about to pull the trigger I made one more round through the usual used sites and saw a recently listed AP for a couple hundred more than the P/J... I couldn't pass it up. Let's be real - I'm a tinkerer - I was going to put a couple hundred into the P/J anyway, and was going to eventually paint it burgundy... so it seemed like a good gamble.
I've grown to appreciate it's quirky looks... after all, people have been modding Mustangs for 50 years - which is part of the charm to me. I might change my mind, the bridge is still growing on me... but for now I'm happy with the decision.
.I opted for the Am Performer. Well, actually I opted for the P/J and had it in my cart for a few days, still being a bit unsure. The day I was about to pull the trigger I made one more round through the usual used sites and saw a recently listed AP for a couple hundred more than the P/J... I couldn't pass it up. Let's be real - I'm a tinkerer - I was going to put a couple hundred into the P/J anyway, and was going to eventually paint it burgundy... so it seemed like a good gamble.
I've grown to appreciate it's quirky looks... after all, people have been modding Mustangs for 50 years - which is part of the charm to me. I might change my mind, the bridge is still growing on me... but for now I'm happy with the decision.
Anyone ever asked Fender if they'd do a custom shop Mustang bass? I'm guessing they won't do it but seems like the model has gained a lot of popularity the last decade or so.
Someone has obviously asked and they apparently did it! That is, judging by the many results of some internet searches.
My bass playing began in 1971 with a used "Competition" Mustang bass with matching headstock. It got a lot of attention at the time. And I've since noticed several band photos with Mustang basses over the intervening years. I don't ever recall hearing that Mustang basses were ever out of production during that time, either. So, I'm guessing the Mustang's popularity has never seriously been in jeopardy.
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They went out of production in the early '80s. Not sure when the reissues started, but I think it was in the late '90s.Someone has obviously asked and they apparently did it! That is, judging by the many results of some internet searches.
My bass playing began in 1971 with a used "Competition" Mustang bass with matching headstock. It got a lot of attention at the time. And I've since noticed several band photos with Mustang basses over the intervening years. I don't ever recall hearing that Mustang basses were ever out of production during that time, either. So, I'm guessing the Mustang's popularity has never seriously been in jeopardy.
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I think the reissues were all made by Fender Japan up until the Vintera series and the modernized American ones. So the resurgence is pretty recent.
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Someone has obviously asked and they apparently did it! That is, judging by the many results of some internet searches.
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No, I'm talking about the modern iteration of the Fender Custom Shop. They don't do Mustang basses at all as far as I'm aware. This is the only one I've ever seen and I'm guessing it might have been for a charity: Fender NAMM Play Foundation Mustang Bass Journeyman Masterbuilt Vincent Van Trigt One of a Kind | Reverb
Hi, all. I recently procured a loaded Fender Offset Series Mustang bass body (in sonic blue). I'm excited, as a Mustang has long been on my list - and this is a way that I was able to get something otherwise beyond my reach at this time.
I'm now in need of a neck, but haven't been able to locate the specs for this model. I wrote Fender, but have yet to hear back. I've looked into several companies that make necks, but they need the measurements. Since I'd like to have a lined fretless neck, this may be the best option, as I don't know that I'd want to convert an original.
I've been searching via Google and here, but haven't hit anything yet that seems verified for this model. If anyone can help, it'd be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
I'm now in need of a neck, but haven't been able to locate the specs for this model. I wrote Fender, but have yet to hear back. I've looked into several companies that make necks, but they need the measurements. Since I'd like to have a lined fretless neck, this may be the best option, as I don't know that I'd want to convert an original.
I've been searching via Google and here, but haven't hit anything yet that seems verified for this model. If anyone can help, it'd be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Thanks! I saw this, but didn't know if the specs for the Player series are the same as the MIM Offset series. Can you verify this?
I don't see the specs (measurements) needed here (I may have missed them). The Fender Mustang Bass PJ Service Manual has some nice information, but, again, I don't know if it applies to the Offset series and it doesn't contain the measurements needed (that I saw).
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