New PJ Mustang at Summer NAMM

[lowplaces]

cool

Yep, that's Torino Red

 

[felis]

I got it through a Fender endorsement; unexpectedly! I guess it comes out in a few months?

Nice.

You're a lucky guy.
Looks like organworthyplayer337 might be too.

 

[Bikeguy57]

Anyone know what the nut width is? I'm definitely in if its 1 5/8". Really don't like the 1.5" most short scales seem to come with.

 

[tangentmusic]

Nice.

You're a lucky guy.
Looks like organworthyplayer337 might be too.

Caitlin's a lucky girl

 

[organworthyplayer337]

Nice.

You're a lucky guy.
Looks like organworthyplayer337 might be too.

Nah not me. Jam Artis

 

[felis]

Caitlin's a lucky girl

Sorry Caitlin.
I still think you're lucky, whether you're a girl, a woman, a guy, a dude, or something else.
Have you had a chance to try the bass yet?

 

[Axstar]

A number of European distributers are listing a slightly cheaper MIJ Mustang bass on presale at the moment. This is alongside the PJ bass in this thread. I'm not sure what the deal is, or if there is a mixup, but I would definitely like an Olympic White MIJ Mustang bass over the PJ bass.

 

[Duder]

A number of European distributers are listing a slightly cheaper MIJ Mustang bass on presale at the moment. This is alongside the PJ bass in this thread. I'm not sure what the deal is, or if there is a mixup, but I would definitely like an Olympic White MIJ Mustang bass over the PJ bass.

Care to mention which distributors? Are they actually showing images or just info?

 

[Axstar]

Care to mention which distributors? Are they actually showing images or just info?

Coda Music for one, and Guitarguitar did have them. Thomann had them as well. All list them out of stock, with a mystery release date of 'October' cited. They are recycling images from the last MIJ Mustang, that sold up to a few years ago. What confuses me most is the price. These new PJ Mustangs are £680 GBP give or take, and these new MIJ Mustangs are apparently £520. I'm now thinking it is a SNAFU from Fender distributers to dealers, but I may be wrong!

 

[gln1955]

Coda Music for one, and Guitarguitar did have them. Thomann had them as well. All list them out of stock, with a mystery release date of 'October' cited. They are recycling images from the last MIJ Mustang, that sold up to a few years ago. What confuses me most is the price. These new PJ Mustangs are £680 GBP give or take, and these new MIJ Mustangs are apparently £520. I'm now thinking it is a SNAFU from Fender distributers to dealers, but I may be wrong!

Unless Fender found a containerload of MIJ Mustangs they misplaced, I doubt that is going to happen.

 

[Axstar]

Unless Fender found a containerload of MIJ Mustangs they misplaced, I doubt that is going to happen.

I did wonder if they found a shipping container somewhere with NOS Mustangs inside. Otherwise I don't see Fender commissioning their Japanese division to make Mustang basses with the same specs as the last release, to retail at sub-MIM/MIC prices. Still, I won't complain if it is true!

 

[tombowlus]

FWIW, here's the pic we took at the Summer NAMM Show:

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[lowplaces]

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Next time you see it check the width at the nut if you don't mind.

Probably 1.5" but some of us are hoping for 1 5/8". Not a deal breaker for me though.

 

[grrg63]

Unless Fender found a containerload of MIJ Mustangs they misplaced, I doubt that is going to happen.

Both the classic and Pawn Shop are still featured on the U.S. Fender site.
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[gln1955]

Both the classic and Pawn Shop are still featured on the U.S. Fender site.
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I bought one of the very last new ones available in the US about a year and a half ago. Fender Japan is no more. It's a complete mystery why the Fender site still shows them.

 

[felis]

Maybe a mistake?:
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They show the three colors, due Oct. 3, 2016.

This place shows more than 11 pre-orders available: Search Results for mustang bass

I haven't seen anything about them here in the US yet.

 

[tombowlus]

Anyone know what the nut width is? I'm definitely in if its 1 5/8". Really don't like the 1.5" most short scales seem to come with.

1.5"

 

[lowplaces]

1.5"

Thanks Tom !

 

[BinnIngi]

Anyone know what the nut width is? I'm definitely in if its 1 5/8". Really don't like the 1.5" most short scales seem to come with.

1.5"

According to this guitar store in the UK the nut width is 1.650" or 42mm. Is this legit?
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[Pocket4]

Chunky neck would be a plus, but info from vendors is a little flaky.