{"product_id":"1980-fender-mustang-bass-maui-blue-international-color-series-100-original-w-case-1","title":"1980 Fender Mustang Bass Maui Blue International Color Series, 100% Original w\/ Case","description":"Up for sale, a 1980 Fender Mustang Bass in excellent, 100% original condition, finished in custom color Maui Blue and complete with the original hardshell case. An exceedingly rare instrument in the \"go find another\" category, this Mustang Bass' Maui Blue finish was part of Fender's International Color Series and is one of the very last Mustang Basses produced in the original run before being discontinued in '81.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith an ash body and an uncommon one-piece maple neck with maple fingerboard, this bass weighs 10lbs 9oz, offering clear note attack, midrange growl and taut, punchy low end. As Fender's premier short-scale bass, the Mustang Bass has gained increased notoriety in recent years for its tonal versatility, easy playability, and impressive thump when required. Strung with 50-105 roundwound strings, this bass delivers everything from treble-centric burp to thick low end via the split coil gray bobbin pickup. This Mustang Bass benefits from a professionally setup here at Mike \u0026amp; Mike's Guitar Bar with easy-playing action and accurate intonation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNeck Specs:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Wood: Maple\u003cbr\u003e- Shape: U, measuring .905” 1st fret, 1.005 12th fret\u003cbr\u003e- Fretboard: Maple, vintage-spec 7 1\/4” radius, dot inlay\u003cbr\u003e- Frets: Medium, no wear\u003cbr\u003e- Scale Length: 30”\u003cbr\u003e- Nut: 1 5\/8”, bone\u003cbr\u003e- Tuners: Clover buttons\u003cbr\u003e- Serialization: S8-prefix serial on headstock face (matching serialized sticker in neck pocket)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBody Specs:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Wood: Ash\u003cbr\u003e- Pickups: Gray bobbin split-coil x1 (1980 date stamps on bobbins)\u003cbr\u003e- Controls: Volume, Tone\u003cbr\u003e- Harness: Untouched solder, CTS pots date to the 9th week of 1980\u003cbr\u003e- Hardware: Bridge with barrel saddles, control plate\u003cbr\u003e- Plastics: Three-ply black pickguard, finger rest, Strat-style knobs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe gloss Maui Blue finish is the only documented example of this custom color we have identified here at Mike \u0026amp; Mike's Guitar Bar. Cosmetic wear includes some finish scratches, dings and minor marks consistent with light use. The gloss on the neck profile is clean and smooth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe original Fender-branded black tolex hardshell case is included. The case features a functional central latch, while the outer latches are no longer functional.","brand":"Fender","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51011149988096,"sku":"S813082_NEW","price":5999.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/4437\/4714\/files\/medium_a1f19c41-07c5-4b49-91e0-5a4ed52fb181.jpg?v=1794607563","url":"https:\/\/mmguitarbar.com\/products\/1980-fender-mustang-bass-maui-blue-international-color-series-100-original-w-case-1","provider":"Mike \u0026 Mike's Guitar Bar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}