Up for sale, a 1976 Fender Mustang Bass in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. This ash-bodied Mustang Bass is strung with roundwound 45-100 strings that accentuate the clear note attack and midrange punch of ash as a tonewood. Channeled through the original split coil pickup, this Mustang Bass' sound is warm and thick, with classic low end thump with the Tone knob rolled back and clarity in the treble frequencies. Weighing 8lbs 12oz, this Mustang Bass has been professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 45-105 roundwound strings, easy-playing action, and accurate intonation.

Neck Specs:

-Wood: Maple
-Shape: Medium C, measuring .850” 1st fret, .955” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Rosewood, 7 ¼” radius, dot inlay
-Frets: Slender, faint wear on frets 1-4
-Scale Length: 30”
-Nut: 1 5/8“
-Tuners: Clover buttons, Fender-stamped
-Factory Markings: Neck heel dated to ‘76

Body Specs:

-Wood: Ash
-Pickups: Gray/Black bobbin split-coil x1
-Harness: Untouched solder, CTS pots date to the 7th week of ‘76
-Controls: Volume, Tone
-Hardware: Bridge with steel barrel saddles, control plate
-Plastics: Three-ply black pickguard, thumb rest, pointer knobs

The gloss Black finish presents very well, with an area of light buckle wear in the clear coat central to the back and some minor marks consistent with careful usage. The gloss on the neck profile is smooth and clean.

The original black tolex hardshell case is included. The case is equally as well-kept as the bass, with a raised Fender logo on the lid, functional latches and the original handle.