(SOLD) Fender Japan '69 Reissue Mustang MG69-65 Aged Sonic Blue 1997-00
Fender '69 Reissue Mustang, yellowed sonic blue, crafted in Japan 1997-00. Mustangs are cool, it's a fact of life. The slinky short scale feel, light body and slim neck make them an absolute breeze to play, and the snappy, warm tone is very charming and hard to beat for punk, grunge and surf. This one was blessed with a delightful sonic blue finish by the factory. The years have been kind and the blue has yellowed to a perfect summery seafoam green hue; it's certainly a sight for sore eyes. The fun thing about faded finishes like this is they have a certain depth and non-uniformity you don't get from a factory green; it's gorgeous, plain and simple. Surely your collection could do with a little slice of endless summer?
Model: Fender Mustang, '69 Reissue (MG69-65)
Made: Japan 1994/5, Fujigen plant (serial O002984)
Finish: sonic blue, 3-ply red tort guard
Body: basswood
Neck: maple with rosewood board, 24" scale, 7.25" radius
Mods: none
Pickups: Fender Japan MG Vintage single coils
Case: very basic gig bag
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. There's a couple of marks on the end and bottom edge of the headstock. Neck is pretty clean. The back has a handful of very minor scratches and dents plus the start of some checking lines. The sides have a few minor marks: top horn near the strap pin, shoulder area, bottom edge near the jacks, bottom horn. The front is pretty clean, just a couple of dimples on the top horn and above the switches, a couple of minor marks behind the bridge and some light scratches from play. The plastics have discoloured and the lacquer has yellowed significantly from the original blue. Overall: very good condition (8/10).
Playing condition notes: Action is low, intonation is good, neck is straight, truss rod works. All electrics tested and working properly. Frets have veryy little wear, 9/10 for life left. Wearing fresh 11/49s.