Fender Mustang, black, made in Japan 2012. Now, we love Fender Japan Mustangs around here, and we've moved plenty of them over the years. This is only the second time ever that we've scored the elusive MG77 model, and the first time in black. The '65, '66 and '69 models are pretty easy to get, but these... go find another one anywhere if you can! There's some classic Mustang features: cute small size lightweight offset body, cheeky tremolo, phase slider switches, skinny neck with a 40mm nut. But, this one has an ash body and a maple fretboard. The maple board and bold black logos make for a cool aesthetic, it's a brasher and less cutesy take on the classic curves. The ash body and maple board combine for a more focused, bright, snappy tone. The sound could be described as a midway point between the classic Mustang dark punchy spank and the chiming, open Tele-style twang. The added articulation and sparkle make for some really enjoyable lead tones and bring out the nuance and detail in your playing. It still loves a generous dose of gain too. We've had a fair few late 70s USA made Mustang examples through the shop toom and this is a bit awkward to say, but... in terms of build quality, this is better. The neck pocket is perfectly tight, the fretwork is perfect, the finish is even and crisp, the neck is perfectly straight; it's very well executed indeed. So, if you miss this one, it might be a couple of years before we get another one, so don't dither!

Model: Fender Mustang, '77 Reissue (MG77)
Made: Japan 2012, Dyna plant (serial JD12013297)
Finish: black, gloss poly, 3-ply black guard
Body: ash
Neck: maple with maple board, 24" scale, 7.25" radius, slim C nenk, 40mm nut
Weight: 3.300kg
Mods: none
Pickups: Fender Japan MG-Vintage single coils
Case: none, trem arm not included

Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has some minor dimples on the end. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor dimples in the hands only. The back has no major marks, minor dimples around the body only. The sides have a couple of dimples near the jack and some light scuffs on the bottom horn. The front has a couple of light scuffs behind the bridge and some standard play wear on the guard and top horn. Overall: excellent condition (9/10).

Playing condition notes: Action is low, intonation is good, neck is straight, truss rod works. All electrics tested and working properly. Frets some minor wear only, 8/10 for life left. Wearing fresh 11/49 Moonshiners strings.