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Up for sale, a 1966 Fender Mustang in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. This Mustang is an extremely clean example with a virtually unaged Olympic White gloss nitro lacquer finish and a slab Brazilian rosewood fretboard. While a slab Brazilian rosewood board was something typically reserved for Pre-CBS Fender instruments (in contrast with the thinner veneer boards which were the norm at the time), it was also implemented on Fender's 24" scale models in the mid-1960s for a couple short production runs, like the example seen here.
This Mustang has a smooth, defined natural sound that translates well through the gray bobbin pickups. There's a bold sparkling spank in the bridge position, and smooth bell-like cut and percussive snap at the neck. The Mustang also has the added benefit of a pair of three-way on/off/on pickup switches for an out-of-phase hollow quack when the switches are engaged in their innermost or outermost positions. Weighing 7lbs 6oz, this Mustang benefits form a professional setup here at Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar with 11-49 strings, low action and accurate intonation.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Maple
-Shape: Chunky C, measuring .875” 1st fret, .915” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Brazilian rosewood slab, 7 1/4” radius
-Frets: Slender, no wear
-Scale Length: 24”
-Nut: 1 5/8”
-Tuners: F-stamped, white buttons
-Serialization: Six-digit stamp on F neck plate
-Factory Markings: January, 1966 date stamp on neck heel, “paint stick” markings in neck pocket
Body Specs:
-Pickups: Gray bobbin x2, 1966 pencil dates on bobbins
-Harness: Untouched solder, Stackpole pots date to the 18th week of ‘66
-Hardware: Pat. Pend. Vibrato, bridge with barrel saddles
-Plastics: Wide bevel nitrate red tortoise pickguard, pointer knobs, pickup covers
The Olympic White nitro lacquer finish exhibits very restrained aging of the clear coat and tight, subtle vertical checking in the gloss. The guitar shows some minor marks from light use and a bit of shallow buckle wear on the back, while the nitro gloss on the neck profile is smooth and clean, free of palm wear.
The original gray speckled hardshell case is included, with all three latches functional and the original handle present.
This Mustang has a smooth, defined natural sound that translates well through the gray bobbin pickups. There's a bold sparkling spank in the bridge position, and smooth bell-like cut and percussive snap at the neck. The Mustang also has the added benefit of a pair of three-way on/off/on pickup switches for an out-of-phase hollow quack when the switches are engaged in their innermost or outermost positions. Weighing 7lbs 6oz, this Mustang benefits form a professional setup here at Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar with 11-49 strings, low action and accurate intonation.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Maple
-Shape: Chunky C, measuring .875” 1st fret, .915” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Brazilian rosewood slab, 7 1/4” radius
-Frets: Slender, no wear
-Scale Length: 24”
-Nut: 1 5/8”
-Tuners: F-stamped, white buttons
-Serialization: Six-digit stamp on F neck plate
-Factory Markings: January, 1966 date stamp on neck heel, “paint stick” markings in neck pocket
Body Specs:
-Pickups: Gray bobbin x2, 1966 pencil dates on bobbins
-Harness: Untouched solder, Stackpole pots date to the 18th week of ‘66
-Hardware: Pat. Pend. Vibrato, bridge with barrel saddles
-Plastics: Wide bevel nitrate red tortoise pickguard, pointer knobs, pickup covers
The Olympic White nitro lacquer finish exhibits very restrained aging of the clear coat and tight, subtle vertical checking in the gloss. The guitar shows some minor marks from light use and a bit of shallow buckle wear on the back, while the nitro gloss on the neck profile is smooth and clean, free of palm wear.
The original gray speckled hardshell case is included, with all three latches functional and the original handle present.
