MIJ Mustangs - was black/black/maple ever produced?

[Paul S]

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  

 

[Paul S]

Hmm, no-one?  Anyone owned an American Black/black/maple one?

[ikay]

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.

[Paul S]

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.

[ChunkyMunky]

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?

[bigsmokebass]

Seen one recently but think it was exclusive to CME in that finish. I'll assume a MiM model though 

[bigsmokebass]

* Black/Tort/Maple

Edited March 19, 2019 by bigsmokebass

[Paul S]

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!

[burno70]

Wow - the black with a tort guard looks awesome! These basses are soooo good for the money.

[Donnyboy]

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!

[Donnyboy]

 

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

[Grangur]

I'm currently selling a Japanese split-coil one  in white/tort.  Net very black though.

[Donnyboy]

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
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[Paul S]

Worth a little more than that now.    Amazed you have the paperwork - or at least pics of it.

[Donnyboy]

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 ..

[Paul S]

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....