Up for sale, a 2008 Fender Competition Mustang ‘73 vintage reissue model MG73-CO in near-mint condition and in perfect working order. Produced exclusively for the Japanese market, this premium “Crafted in Japan” Mustang is uncommon outside its country of origin, evoking Fender’s vintage “Competition Burgundy” finish and categorized as Old Lake Placid Blue in the Fender Japan catalog.

A Kurt Cobain-centric instrument evoking the guitar used in the Smells Like Teen Spirit video, this Mustang is lightweight at 6lbs 15oz, and the smooth, cutting voice when strummed acoustically translates well through the pickups. The single coils have a clear, sparkling tone, and the on/off/on pickup selector switches can also engage the distinctive Mustang out-of-phase sound in the innermost and outermost positions. This Mustang has been professionally setup here at Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar with 11-49 strings, low action, and accurate intonation.

Neck Specs:

-Wood: Maple
-Shape: Slender C, measuring .815” 1st fret, .945” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Rosewood, 7 1/4” vintage-spec radius, dot inlay
-Frets: Slender, no wear
-Scale Length: 24”
-Nut: 1 9/16”, bone
-Tuners: Kluson-style, white button
-Serialization: “Crafted in Japan,” S-prefix

Body Specs:

-Wood: Basswood
-Pickups: MG-Vintage single coil x2
-Controls: Volume, Tone, On/Off/On pickup switch x2
-Hardware: Bridge with height-adjustable barrel saddles (upgraded), vibrato
-Plastics: Four-ply white pearloid pickguard, pointer knobs

The finish is labeled Old Lake Placid Blue to denote a more vintage-accurate and icy hue of this classic color, and cosmetic wear is limited to one ding on the lower bout on top and a couple small marks on the back. The ambered gloss on the neck profile is flawless, highlighting subtle curly figuring in the maple.

A modern Fender gigbag included.