Here for sale we have a Fender MIJ MG69/MH with Matching Headstock in Candy Apple Red finish. The Mustang was originally introduced as a student guitar in 1964 to replace the Musicmaster & Duo-Sonic. Production continued until 1982, and the model was reissued in 1990. During the '90s the Mustang gained popularity in the hands of many grunge players; most notably Kurt Cobain in the Iconic video for Smells Like Teen Spirit.
This particular guitar was made in Japan in 2012, and features a bolt-on construction comprising a Basswood body, Maple neck and 22 fret Rosewood fingerboard. This guitar is fitted with Chrome hardware including Fender Dynamic Vibrato tailpiece and vintage-style split-post tuning machines. A pair of Fender single-coil pickups are fitted, and are each wired to independent 3-position slider switches, as well as master volume and tone controls.
The Maple neck plays very well, with the 'C' Shape profile feeling comfortable in the hand and providing a smooth and responsive playing experience in all registers. The Gloss finish to the rear assists with smooth transitions up and down the neck, and works in conjunction with the 24" scale to create an instrument that feels exceptionally easy to navigate. The Rosewood fingerboard is pleasant under the fingers, whilst the 7.25" radius and vintage frets deliver a suitably vintage-inspired feel. The use of Basswood for the body keeps the weight low, and with the compact design and generous body contours playing for extended periods of time is a very comfortable experience in both standing and seated positions.
The pair of Fender single-coil pickups installed in this guitar deliver crystal clear and articulate sounds, well suited to a wide range of genres. The neck pickup offers warmth and a smooth bass response which retains detail when driving the amp. The bridge pickup is brighter, cutting through the mix easily to put your playing front and centre. Each pickup is controlled with a 3-position slider. The middle position disengages the pickup, allowing you to use the neck or bridge pickup independently or even use the control as a kill switch. Putting both switches in the same direction engages them both in parallel and in phase, whilst sliding them in opposite directions engages them in series, out of phase. This opens up a surprisingly wide range of tones for a guitar with just two single-coils.