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1964 – 1982, 1990 – Present

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The Fender Mustang is a solid body electric guitar produced by the Fender Musical Instruments Corporation. It was introduced in 1964 as the basis of a major redesign of Fender’s student models, the Musicmaster and Duo-Sonic. It was produced until 1982 and reissued in 1990.

In the 1990s, the Mustang attained cult status largely as a result of its use by a number of alternative
rock bands. Early examples are generally seen as the most collectible of all the short-scale Fender guitars.

The Mustang features two single-coil pickups, an unusual pickup switching configuration, and a unique vibrato system. It was originally available in two scale lengths (24 or 22.5 in).

Fender Mustang Solidbody Electric Guitar at a Glance: Iconic offset construction Two Fender angled single-coil pickups Neck designed for the modern player Iconic offset construction The Fender Mustang is one of the most identifiable and sought-after offset electric guitar body styles in the world. Its compact dimensions not only imbue it with plenty of character, but it remains lightweight and extremely comfortable for smaller players. This Mustang carries with it the standard Mustang 24″ scale length that maintains lower string tension for easy chording and a warm and stringy tone. One look at the Mustang and you’ll know this solidbody electric guitar was built for today’s boundary-pushing guitarists. Two Fender angled single-coil pickups The soul of this great Mustang is its duet of Fender angled single-coil pickups. These new designs maintain the clear and organic tones of traditional Mustang single-coils, while offering a full, strat-like tonality that further expands the Mustang’s versatile voice. A 3-way toggle selects between the tubular-sounding neck pickup and aggressive bridge unit. And the Mustang’s 2-knob control layout makes dialing in your tones a simple affair. Neck designed for the modern player Another aspect of the Mustang that has been updated for the demands of today’s guitarists is its neck. While this maple-on-maple affair does boast a vintage-style 24″ scale length, the fretboard is designed with a 9.5″ fretboard radius. Fender has been using this radius for a long time because it offers comfortable chording and unimpeded single-note playing and bending. The neck profile is a “C” shape that fills your hand in a very satisfying manner. And 22 medium-jumbo frets are a wonderful middle ground for all sorts of styles. Fender Mustang Solidbody Electric Guitar Features: Iconic offset design with a rock ‘n’ roll vibe 24″ scale length is great for smaller frames Hardtail bridge maintains tuning stability 2 angled single-coil pickups blend Mustang and Strat tonalities Straightforward electronics package Comfortable 9.5″ fretboard radius

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