Description
Since its initial release in 1964, the Mustang Bass has been one of Fender’s most enduring basses. It has found its way into the hands of bassists ranging from the Rolling Stones to My Chemical Romance.
This updated version of the short-throw underground hero adds the power of Fender’s venerable P Bass® and J Bass® pickups – a split-coil P Bass® center pickup and a growling Jazz Bass bridge pickup in an unbeatable pairing that combines the best of both sonic worlds. Not only is the 30″ scale more comfortable for smaller hands, it reduces string tension, creating a looser playing feel that lends itself to agile playing styles while adding a big “bloom” quality to low notes and softening high notes. Featuring a 9.5″ radius Pau Ferro fingerboard and 19 medium jumbo frets, the C-shaped maple neck is comfortable for all playing styles.
This bass’s smaller body easily accommodates those with smaller frames while retaining Fender’s classic stylistic appeal, and is also perfect for energetic live performances thanks to its light weight. In a nod to its roots, this modernized instrument features vintage-style Fender tuners and a vintage-style disc pedalboard, as well as a four-bolt neck plate and standard four-saddle bridge – all finished in high-gloss chrome.
A classic instrument, modernized with features for the modern bassist, the scaled-down Mustang Bass PJ is sure to please with its flexible sound, ease of play and elegant styling.