Paul S Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 A perhaps not so idle thought, as I might find myself in the market for a Mustang bass soon. I am looking at the MIJ single split coil ones rather than the recent rash of P/Js - did they ever come with black bodies, black pickguards and a maple neck? I've seen pics of that combo on 70s/80s USA ones. Also the Squier VM Mustang had this option - which is actually quite tempting, I had one and it was great. Muchas gracias Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted March 18, 2019 Author Share Posted March 18, 2019 Hmm, no-one? Anyone owned an American Black/black/maple one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikay Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 I think the answer is no. They made an MIJ in black/rosewood but not with a maple board as far as I can see. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted March 19, 2019 Author Share Posted March 19, 2019 Certainly looks that way. I'll keep my eyes peeled for USA ones or Squiers and decide at the time how much I want to spend. Ta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChunkyMunky Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 12 minutes ago, Paul S said: Certainly looks that way. I'll keep my eyes peeled for USA ones or Squiers and decide at the time how much I want to spend. Ta. What about a build from someone here, perhaps? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigsmokebass Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 Seen one recently but think it was exclusive to CME in that finish. I'll assume a MiM model though 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigsmokebass Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 (edited) * Black/Tort/Maple Edited March 19, 2019 by bigsmokebass 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted March 19, 2019 Author Share Posted March 19, 2019 Yes, a new build is always an option I think the black/tort/maple are the new MIM ones that are P/J, which I don't particularly like. It is the tone from that odd little split coil that appeals as well as the look. I had one of the Squiers a couple of years back and it was surprisingly good - didn't sound much different to a MIJ Mustang I tried. Shouldn't have sold it, really. Could put that on my headstone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burno70 Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 Wow - the black with a tort guard looks awesome! These basses are soooo good for the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donnyboy Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 (edited) I had a black/black/maple .. many, many years ago I think it may have been made in USA - I'll try and post a pic. Edited March 20, 2019 by Donnyboy inability to attach image! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donnyboy Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 Here you go... in my Mun & Dad's "Front Room" They didn't seem to mind a Sound City 4x12 & a Hiwatt Amp on proud display I got the Mustang fairly cheap as the local music shop in Falkirk was fire/flood damaged 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangur Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 I'm currently selling a Japanese split-coil one in white/tort. Net very black though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donnyboy Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 (edited) 19 hours ago, Donnyboy said: Here you go... in my Mun & Dad's "Front Room" They didn't seem to mind a Sound City 4x12 & a Hiwatt Amp on proud display I got the Mustang fairly cheap as the local music shop in Falkirk was fire/flood damaged Looks like it was USA made and cost me £100 in February 1982.. just after my 18th birthday Edited March 21, 2019 by Donnyboy rotated images 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted March 20, 2019 Author Share Posted March 20, 2019 Worth a little more than that now. Amazed you have the paperwork - or at least pics of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donnyboy Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 1 hour ago, Paul S said: Worth a little more than that now. Amazed you have the paperwork - or at least pics of it. Yip.. I found these in a wee box that I've got various bits and bobs in. The Sound City 4x12 was £65 about the same time .. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted March 21, 2019 Author Share Posted March 21, 2019 Thanks Warren. Call me shallow and superficial, I would hold out for black/black/maple. Believe it or not I am currently selling anything that isn't. Might get confusing eventually.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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