Fender Mustang Bass - Opinions

[Guest]

I'd like to try out some bass eventually and this looks like something I'd enjoy. A while back I thought about getting the Squier Bronco but was put off by the thin body.
What do you think? 999 is a bit more than the Squier but I think the quality will be too.

One more thing, MF says it's a limited reissue. Anyone noticed when these came out or know how long they are usually available? I'd rather not spend so much money right now but after checking ebay I'd end up paying the same for a used instrument (after taxes and shipping, of course). Then again it might be a mistake by MF (anyone can confirm or deny this?).

In essence, worth it or not?

I like the antique white, especially when compared to the red one (it looks cheap to me) and the tort would match my Cyclone altough I'm a black perloid fan (didn't change the cyclone because the tort matched the copper metallic finish).

http://www.fender.com/products/search.php?partno=0253900541#

 

[John_L]

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They are really good basses the large bridge plate helps the tone and they can be very versatile. Quality wise this is much better than Squire it's a great bass for a good price I know a lot of very accomplished bass players who use these all the time. Even Bootsy Collins uses one now and again.

 

[Bass_Medic_05]

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One of my first basses was a Musicmaster, I had a fretted and fretless, awesome little basses short scale, which worked out well.

Small, lightweight, and punchy.
$749.99

The Fender Mustang Bass is a reissue of the '64 classic. This is a great bass for smaller players or anyone who likes a lightweight instrument with a short, fast neck. 30" scale length. Alder body. Maple neck. One split single-coil pickup. Rosewood fretboard with dot markers and nickel frets.

Fender Mustang Bass Features:

30" scale length
Alder body
Maple neck
Split single-coil pickup
Rosewood fretboard with dot markers and nickel frets
Get it while you can. This is a limited edition reissue.

General
Series: Classic
Body
Body Shape: Other
Electronics
Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
Pickup Configuration: Single Split-Coil Pickup
Middle Pickup: Special Design Split Single-Coil Mustang Bass Pickup
Hardware
Bridge: Strings-Thru-Body with 4 Individually Adjustable Saddles
Hardware: Chrome
Strap Buttons: Vintage Style Strap Buttons
String Nut: Synthetic Bone Nut
Neck
Fretboard: Rosewood
Fret Size: Vintage Style Frets
Neck Material: Maple Neck
Neck Plate: Vintage Style 4 Bolt
Neck Shape: "C" Shape
Number of Frets: 19
Nut Width: 1.50" (38 mm)
Scale Length: 30"
Position Inlays: White Dot Position Inlays
Miscellaneous
Unique Features: Dot Position Inlay
Case/Gig Bag: None
Control Knobs: Black Plastic Knobs
Strings: Super 5250XL, Short Scale (.040-.095 Gauges)
Accessories
Included Accessories: None

support.fender.com/manuals/instr_owners/Mustang_Bass_1966.pdf

 

[Bass_Medic_05]

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Here is me with my Fender Musicmaster in 1979 or 80.

 

[Guest]

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Ok, I'm getting the distinct impression you guys approve. If no one comes up with a good reason not to get it I'm heading out to my store tomorrow and see what they can do about finding out when Fender is stopping production.
I could buy one right now but in a couple of months my contract is up and I don't what to gamble like this on a bass.

 

[John_L]

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Buy it now it isn't a gamble.

 

[John_L]

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Here is me with my Fender Musicmaster in 1979 or 80.

Is that a pillbox Pirates hat?

 

[Funkfingers]

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Another thing to note in that vintage photograph of B_M_05 - replacement pickup!

 

[astrozombie]

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There's all kinds of awesome going on in this picture. MLB sheets, Fender bass, Vinyl, and what looks like a payphone.

btw, LSP, I approve of the bass.

 

[Guest]

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Buy it now it isn't a gamble.

I meant in the sense that I might need the money eventually due to loss of job and the bass might still be around for a year or so, not in the sense of not knowing if it's a dud or not.

As far as pup's go I'll give the stock a try but I might add a Jazz in the bridge if I want some more versatility out of it tough people have used P's and got tons of sounds out of them.

 

[John_L]

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There's all kinds of awesome going on in this picture. Mets sheets, Fender bass, Vinyl, and what looks like a payphone.

btw, LSP, I approve of the bass.

Are they not National League sheets, I can see Expos, Giants and Phillie's logos as well

 

[Bass_Medic_05]

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Yeah, I'm old lol! The hat is official MLB from "Pops" Willie Stargil, my father was friends with the owners back in the late 70-80s. This was actually my friends house, and yes those are a sh*t load of vinyl. His parents put in a payphone to curb the calls, hey it was only 10 cents. And good caught on the P/U's, I wish I had all my old basses.

 

[Bass_Medic_05]

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