King Tut Posted July 1, 2019 Posted July 1, 2019 After a blooming long wait, I finally took delivery of a FSR Mustang, made in Mexico in Seafoam Pearl with a maple fretboard. The pearl finish is absolutely lovely. Nothing fancy about the maple board, but I'm pleased that the front is gloss whereas the back is satin. This'll probably be my number one bass for gigging with Stray. I was torn between a standard MIM and the American Performer - I was edging towards the US one for various reasons, but I'm a sucker for maple boards so when this came out I jumped on it. Its not mega light for a shortie - weighing in at 8.4 lbs - she seems to balance ok but I won't really be able to tell until she's gigged. The intonation was out a bit which I've sorted. The action was medium and neck relief just right - I've since got the action pretty low and she won't need any fettling. Sound wise, I've played with the pickup heights and been able to get the volume of the bridge pickup loud enough not to be dwarfed by the neck one so happy there, but I'm on the lookout for a SD quarter pounder set to drop in. Fret ends are all good so nothing else to do now except play her. I might replace the strings with TI flats but I'll give it a good playing in with these on first. I'm one very happy bunny! 10 Quote
Lozz196 Posted July 1, 2019 Posted July 1, 2019 Looks great Col, I’ve been thinking of one of these for gigs where we fly, make lugging gear around easier, but depends on if any hard cases are available for basses this size. 1 Quote
bassbiscuits Posted July 1, 2019 Posted July 1, 2019 See i've not fancied the MIM versions before, but that USA one looks fantastic. Maybe the colour and the maple board. It looks really good. Quote
King Tut Posted July 1, 2019 Author Posted July 1, 2019 4 minutes ago, bassbiscuits said: See i've not fancied the MIM versions before, but that USA one looks fantastic. Maybe the colour and the maple board. It looks really good. This is a Mexican one buddy! 1 Quote
King Tut Posted July 1, 2019 Author Posted July 1, 2019 10 minutes ago, Lozz196 said: Looks great Col, I’ve been thinking of one of these for gigs where we fly, make lugging gear around easier, but depends on if any hard cases are available for basses this size. I bought a Gator hard case with it - it's a guitar case in extra long - just about fits but you have to turn the 'G' string tuner sideways! Quote
hooky_lowdown Posted July 1, 2019 Posted July 1, 2019 Gorgeous bass. Is the maple neck a single piece or separate neck and fretboard? Quote
King Tut Posted July 1, 2019 Author Posted July 1, 2019 47 minutes ago, hooky_lowdown said: Gorgeous bass. Is the maple neck a single piece or separate neck and fretboard? One piece buddy Quote
bassbiscuits Posted July 1, 2019 Posted July 1, 2019 1 hour ago, King Tut said: This is a Mexican one buddy! Is it?! Wow. That's great then! 1 Quote
Reggaebass Posted July 1, 2019 Posted July 1, 2019 That’s really nice, I’ve often looked at those , I really must go and try one now 🙂 1 Quote
Lozz196 Posted July 1, 2019 Posted July 1, 2019 2 hours ago, King Tut said: I bought a Gator hard case with it - it's a guitar case in extra long - just about fits but you have to turn the 'G' string tuner sideways! It`s looking a possibility then, nice one. 1 Quote
Cosmo Valdemar Posted July 1, 2019 Posted July 1, 2019 4 hours ago, King Tut said: After a blooming long wait, I finally took delivery of a FSR Mustang, made in Mexico in Seafoam Pearl with a maple fretboard. The pearl finish is absolutely lovely. Nothing fancy about the maple board, but I'm pleased that the front is gloss whereas the back is satin. This'll probably be my number one bass for gigging with Stray. I was torn between a standard MIM and the American Performer - I was edging towards the US one for various reasons, but I'm a sucker for maple boards so when this came out I jumped on it. Its not mega light for a shortie - weighing in at 8.4 lbs - she seems to balance ok but I won't really be able to tell until she's gigged. The intonation was out a bit which I've sorted. The action was medium and neck relief just right - I've since got the action pretty low and she won't need any fettling. Sound wise, I've played with the pickup heights and been able to get the volume of the bridge pickup loud enough not to be dwarfed by the neck one so happy there, but I'm on the lookout for a SD quarter pounder set to drop in. Fret ends are all good so nothing else to do now except play her. I might replace the strings with TI flats but I'll give it a good playing in with these on first. I'm one very happy bunny! BEAUTIFUL. My good friend's band is supporting you soon so I might get to hear it in action... Quote
King Tut Posted July 1, 2019 Author Posted July 1, 2019 58 minutes ago, Cosmo Valdemar said: BEAUTIFUL. My good friend's band is supporting you soon so I might get to hear it in action... Which gig is this Cosmo? Quote
Cosmo Valdemar Posted July 2, 2019 Posted July 2, 2019 9 hours ago, King Tut said: Which gig is this Cosmo? The 100 Club in November. Quote
King Tut Posted July 2, 2019 Author Posted July 2, 2019 11 minutes ago, Cosmo Valdemar said: The 100 Club in November. Ahh Pig Iron! 1 Quote
burno70 Posted July 2, 2019 Posted July 2, 2019 (edited) I saw the link to these on here the other week and despite being a Mustang fan I thought it looked a bit meh. I then saw one in the flesh in Dawsons and completely changed my mind. Looks lovely! Edited July 3, 2019 by burno70 1 Quote
silverfoxnik Posted July 5, 2019 Posted July 5, 2019 Fabulous colour.. A very cool looking bass! 😊 1 Quote
burno70 Posted July 5, 2019 Posted July 5, 2019 I keep popping into this thread to look at the pics like a kid sneaking peeks of his dad's jazz mag! Phwoar! 1 Quote
Martbassplaya Posted July 5, 2019 Posted July 5, 2019 (edited) Tried one of these out in Dawsons today, and that maple board is really nice on a mustang. If I didn't already have a Mustang PJ and my eye on one of the new Vinteras I'd be really tempted! Edited July 5, 2019 by Martbassplaya 1 Quote
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