Up for sale, a 2002 Fender Mustang Bass model MB98-75SD in showroom-clean, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with hangtags. Produced exclusively for the Japanese domestic market, this “Crafted in Japan” Mustang is a faithful and discontinued reissue of the classic short scale Fender model, with a factory-installed USA-made Seymour Duncan pickup. Finished in Ocean Turquoise Metallic and accented by a Competition racing stripe and white pearloid pickguard, this is easily one of the most eye-catching Mustang Basses ever offered by Fender.

Weighing only 7lbs 14oz, tonewoods include an alder body and a maple neck capped by a thick slab rosewood fretboard. There's a certain pluck and punch unique to this bass that's particularly appealing and sits well in a mix, with enough thump to fill out the low end nicely. It’s a bit more focused than a Precision Bass, offering good midrange heft and aggression. This Competition Mustang Bass benefits from a professional setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 45-100 roundwound strings, easy-playing action, and accurate intonation.

Neck Specs:

-Wood: Maple
-Shape: Slender C, measuring .810” 1st fret, .990” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Rosewood slab, 7 1/4” vintage-spec radius
-Frets: Slender, no wear
-Scale Length: 30”
-Nut: 1 1/2”, bone
-Tuners: Clover button
-Serialization: “Crafted in Japan,” P-prefix

Body Specs:

-Wood: Alder
-Pickups: Seymour Duncan MB split-coil x1 (USA-made)
-Controls: Volume, Tone
-Hardware: String-through bridge with barrel saddles, control plate, F neck plate
-Plastics: Four-ply white pearloid pickguard, finger rest, pointer knobs

The Competition Ocean Turquoise Metallic finish exhibits subtle yellowing of the clear coat, and there’s barely a mark on the body. The smooth ambered gloss on the neck profile is flawless and highlights curly figuring in the maple.

The original Fender-branded gigbag is included, along with the serialized hangtag, Fender Japan manual and cable.