The Fender Mustang Bass is a classic offset instrument, known for its elegant looks and playable 30" scale length. This Vintera '60s Mustang Bass adheres to the classic formula and comes fitted with the decade-defining features found on original models, including a period-correct "C" neck profile, rounded 7.25" fingerboard radius and the distinctive plate-style Mustang bridge.

Classic Fender Construction

Fender has relied on its customary tonewood combinations for the Vintera '60s Mustang Bass. Sporting an Alder body, this balanced-sounding material ensures robust lows, lively mids and crisp highs - a great tonal foundation for the punchy split single-coil pickup.

The Vintera '60s Mustang Bass' Alder body is joined with a bolt-on Maple neck, ensuring a crisp tone when playing finger-style or with a plectrum. The Pau Ferro fingerboard is another thoughtful design touch, adding some crucial lower mid-range warmth and providing a silky-smooth feel under the fingers.

30" Scale Length

Fender's Mustang Bass is unique for its short 30" scale length. Somewhat bridging the gap between an electric guitar scale and that of a conventional bass guitar, this shorter scale length provides a more manageable feel as the Mustang Bass' frets are closer together. And with less tension on the strings, you're also given a slightly looser feel and a deeper tone.

Vintage-Voiced Pickup

For authentic Fender tone, the Vintera '60s Mustang Bass boasts a split-coil vintage-style pickup that is voiced to sound just like the original. Punchy and growling, it has the tone that made Fender the choice of electric bassists during the golden era of guitar design.

Key Features

Alder body
One ‘60s Mustang Bass split-coil pickup
“Mid ‘60s Mustang C”-shaped maple neck; 7.25”-radius fingerboard with 19 vintage-style frets
4-saddle bridge with threaded saddles; vintage-style tuning machines
Includes deluxe gig bag

Specifications

Body

Body Wood: Alder
Body Finish: Gloss Polyester
Body Shape: Mustang Bass

Neck

Neck Material: Maple
Neck Finish: Gloss Urethane
Neck Profile: Thin "C"
Fingerboard: Pau Ferro
Fingerboard Radius: 7.25" (184.1 mm)
Fret Size: Vintage
Number of Frets: 19
Inlays: White Dots
Nut Material: Synthetic Bone
Nut Width: 1.5" (38.1 mm)
Truss Rod: Vintage-Style

Electronics

Middle Pickup: Vintage-Style '60s Split Single-Coil
Pickup Switching: None
Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone

Hardware

Bridge: 4-Saddle Mustang Bass
Pickguard: 4-Ply Aged White Pearloid
Control Knobs: Vintage Style Black Plastic Jazz Bass
Tuners: Vintage-Style "Lollipop"
Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome

Miscellaneous

Strings: Fender USA Bass 7250M, NPS (.045-.105 Gauges)
Case/Gig Bag: Fender Deluxe Gig Bag

Fender Vintera 60s Mustang