My friend uses a red one and it sounds great in the practice space as well as live. The neck is very comfortable as well. Perfect shape for a short scale.
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New PJ Mustang at Summer NAMM
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I ran across a sonic blue one at GC over the weekend and thought it was pretty cool. I haven't owned a Mustang (or short scale) since my first bass when I was 12, and I totally dwarfed the thing! I overreached all the fingering positions and found myself playing right at the bridge on my right hand. With some practice, that would go away.
Anyhow, I thought it was pretty comfortable and I was surprised at how much I really loved all the tones! Like the video that was just posted, I found myself spending a lot of time in the bridge pickup position, which I surprising for me, as bridge single-cool sound is usually not my thing. Love the switch, love all three tones, and I adored the color scheme. I experienced no rattles, switch popping noises, etc. It was just a plain, fun bass.
The negatives: it does neck dive somewhat. I tested it on a leather strap which seemed to solve that issue. It is definitely noticeable when sitting. The other negatives were all setup related. The fret edges were razor blades and the pickup heights were really goofy.
Anyhow, I thought it was pretty comfortable and I was surprised at how much I really loved all the tones! Like the video that was just posted, I found myself spending a lot of time in the bridge pickup position, which I surprising for me, as bridge single-cool sound is usually not my thing. Love the switch, love all three tones, and I adored the color scheme. I experienced no rattles, switch popping noises, etc. It was just a plain, fun bass.
The negatives: it does neck dive somewhat. I tested it on a leather strap which seemed to solve that issue. It is definitely noticeable when sitting. The other negatives were all setup related. The fret edges were razor blades and the pickup heights were really goofy.
Hot poopie, just got notified that my sonic blue Mustang is shipping out today. FINALLY.
I grabbed one a couple days ago and its great. I put flatwound strings on it and it has a very deep and punch sound. Much different than my P or J basses
Well, I couldn't help it. Now I have two. One with flats and one with rounds. 
Well, I couldn't help it. Now I have two. One with flats and one with rounds.
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Ha ha - a woman after my own heart. Here are mine:
New PJ Mustang at Summer NAMM
I've got flats on the Sonic Blue, and the stock rounds on the Torino Red. Love 'em both.
Well, I couldn't help it. Now I have two. One with flats and one with rounds.
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Nice! I need to do the same thing...... and I most likely will! That is a great shot of your two Mustangs.
So mine came in yesterday. For starters here are my two older basses. A 2001 Japanese Mustang and a 1978 USA Musicmaster with all new electronics and a Red Lace Sensor dropped in. I sold the Mustang because i just played the Musicmaster more believe it or not! It is so much lighter than the 'stang. The neck was so much fatter, flatter, faster and smoother. No sticky hands from all that gloss on the Mustang! Finally, with the Red Lace in it... there was no comparison. Those things are so loud and thumpy! (Seriously Bronco owners check them out.) Truly it just played and sounded better. Bottom line.
Now on to why i got rid of my 78', my baby,
As much as i loved her.
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Here is an aside. <Me with the 'stang and what it looked like the majority of the time i played it, with the white guard. Also shows why i use short scales
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The reason was simple, it was the best of both worlds. I had played one at GC (Did not get it from them though) and fell in love again. The neck is nice, fat, and has that satin finish which doesn't feel like glue on the neck (looking at you Japanese Reissue), light weight body(like the 78' MM), and with excellent build quality on par with the Japanese Mustang. Not to mention it was LOUD, like a real bass! It really was the best of both. A combination of all the best things about the 2001 Mustang and the 78' MM in one!
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EDIT: Exchanged the sonic blue one, here is the new one!
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The reason was simple, it was the best of both worlds. I had played one at GC (Did not get it from them though) and fell in love again. The neck is nice, fat, and has that satin finish which doesn't feel like glue on the neck (looking at you Japanese Reissue), light weight body(like the 78' MM), and with excellent build quality on par with the Japanese Mustang. Not to mention it was LOUD, like a real bass! It really was the best of both. A combination of all the best things about the 2001 Mustang and the 78' MM in one!
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EDIT: Exchanged the sonic blue one, here is the new one!
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I feel so fortunate to have picked up a Fender PJ Mustang so early on in my hobby/career(?) - not sure how to word that. I just really got into playing and learning this year and took the dive and bought a bass that fit my size (not necessarily my budget). I LOVE to play that bass. That said, last night my husband wanted to play the mustang so I picked up my squire jaguar which I had been struggling with due to the size prior to purchasing the mustang and now I can handle the squire much easier thanks to my practice on the mustang. Anyway, congratulations. Enjoy!Well, I couldn't help it. Now I have two. One with flats and one with rounds.
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It's been delivered! Just needs to make its way to me here a work.
Ive complained about this bass a few times in this thread as I was disappointed with the two I tried in local stores. So I figured out why I didn't like the new Mustang at all either time I played it...the stock strings! My main complaint was the P pickup sounding tinny and weak compared to other Fender P basses I had owned and now it makes sense. These come with extra light 40-95 strings 
Im used to a 104-105 E string. Long story short, I played a friends earlier today and he has his strung with the same LaBella Deep Talkin flats I have on my P bass. The difference in sound and feel was completely night and day. Came home and ordered one and a new set of LaBellas! Will be here on Monday 
Im used to a 104-105 E string. Long story short, I played a friends earlier today and he has his strung with the same LaBella Deep Talkin flats I have on my P bass. The difference in sound and feel was completely night and day. Came home and ordered one and a new set of LaBellas! Will be here on Monday
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Ive complained about this bass a few times in this thread as I was disappointed with the two I tried in local stores. So I figured out why I didn't like the new Mustang at all either time I played it...the stock strings! My main complaint was the P pickup sounding tinny and weak compared to other Fender P basses I had owned and now it makes sense. These come with extra light 40-95 strings
LaBella Mustang Flats were great on my MIJ Mustang. The perfect string for the job in terms of tension, balance and tone. I could tell that some serious brains had gone into their development. I'm still a bit gutted that I didn't get on better with my Mustang has it was a lovely bass to behold, and I'd wanted one for years.
Ive complained about this bass a few times in this thread as I was disappointed with the two I tried in local stores. So I figured out why I didn't like the new Mustang at all either time I played it...the stock strings! My main complaint was the P pickup sounding tinny and weak compared to other Fender P basses I had owned and now it makes sense. These come with extra light 40-95 strings
I have always used, and i mean always, roundwounds for their brightness. I like a really high bite. Little weird i know. Maybe i will check out some flats one day and see what they would do on this bass just for the hell of it.
Anyone tuning these down to Eb at all? How are they holding up?
I had a Squier Mustang bass for a while and liked it well enough, but I wasn't a fan of the tone I had with it, and it was flop city. These are catching my eye, gotta say...
I had a Squier Mustang bass for a while and liked it well enough, but I wasn't a fan of the tone I had with it, and it was flop city. These are catching my eye, gotta say...
I was strictly round wound only until I bought a MIJ Mustang that had a set of Chromes on it awhile back. Been using flats pretty much exclusively since. I probably would have never tried them otherwise and Ive been missing out. A bass like the Mustang is really made for flats. However, a lot depends on the style of music you are playing too. Probably not the best choice for metal, but you can still get a nice, punchy tone using a pick and the right EQ on your amp. Ive been playing punk and hard rock pick style with LaBellas on my 30" P bass with my Ampeg and I love the tone.
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Not tuned mine down to Eb but standard is fine, i was am impressed with how strong the E string sounds, no flop at all, i would think Eb would be fine, i would go up a gauge just to be on the safe side
