Fender Japan '69 Mustang MG69-72 Sunburst 2007
Fender Mustang, sunburst, crafted in Japan 2006-8. The Mustang is surely one of Fender's most fun models to play: small and cute, super comfy, sounds great. This one is a mid-00s 'CIJ' era model, so it's made with plenty of love and care and feels very agreeable in the hands. The short 24" scale neck, with it's slim 40mm nut, is very agreeable and never makes you work too hard and pairs well with the slim body. The original pickups nail the brief: fat and punchy, naturally short sustain, rounded lows and chirpy highs; it's a very tuneful tone. The sunburst finish pops nicely against the pearloid guard and bold CBS-style logos; it looks very 60s and super swish. Lots to enjoy here!
Model: Fender Mustang MG69-72
Made: Japan, 2006-8, Dyna Gakki factory
Serial: S097460
Finish: sunburst, gloss poly
Body: basswood
Neck: maple, rosewood fretboard, 24" scale, 7.25" radius, 40mm nut, slim C shape
Weight: 3.625kg
Mods: none
Pickups: Fender Japan MG-Vintage single coil x2
Accessories: basic non-original gig bag
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has minor dimples on the end and bottom edge. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor dimples on the back only. The back has minor scuffs around the neck plate and belly carve, surface scratches in the elbow area and back edge and some rub wear in the middle and on the bottom edge. The sides have minor dimples on the horns and some light scuffs in the elbow area and near the jack. The front has scuffs near the jack and bridge and some play wear on the guard and horns.
Overall: very good condition (8/10)
Playing condition notes: Action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electronics tested and working properly. Wearing fresh 11/49 Moonshiners strings.
Fret life: 8/10, minor wear only