(SOLD) Fender Japan '66 Mustang MG66-66 California Blue 2003
Fender Mustang, California blue, crafted in Japan 2002-4. I love Mustangs, and all the more so if they're in cool finished like this. The Cali blue is a bit darker than sonic blue but lighter than lake placid... blah blah blah you may say, but it looks awesome. This model is a '66 style, which is less common than the '69 style and has a few cool stylistic touches: slab style poplar body, early CBS decals and white button tuners.It's certainly a charming aesthetic. The tone on deck is equally fun: punchy and dark through the lows, with a snappy citric top end with plenty of chime... perfect for chonky rhythm parts and bustling riffs. The cheeky tremolo, short scale, slim neck and lightweight body make for a really comfortable, addictive feel; it's just so easy to get your songs out on that you'll hardly want to put it down. All up: heaps good.
Model: Fender Mustang (MG66-66)
Made: Japan 2002-4, Dyna plant (serial Q047365)
Finish: California blue, nitro top coat, 3-ply white pearl guard
Body: poplar
Neck: maple with rosewood board, 24" scale, 7.25" radius, slim C shape
Weight: 3.395kg
Mods: none
Pickups: Fender MG-Single x2
Case: basic non original gig bag
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has some minor marks on the end. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, no major marks. The back has a dent on the top edge in the elbow area, as well as some very minor scuffs around the body, but no major marks. The sides have some light scuffs on the top horn and some minor dimples in the elbow area. The front has some light scuffs behind the bridge and some standard play wear on the guard and horns, nothing major. 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 have very little wear, 9/10 for life left. Wearing fresh 11/49 Moonshiners strings.