nick Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 I'm a recent convert to these great little monsters. I've acquired two in the last six months 😊 2016 (MIJ) 'Fender Special Run' & a '78 natural. Both love flats, got Chromes on the FSR & Labellas on the '78 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 I've always fancied one of these but I was never a fan of a short scale so I've never actually made the effort to try one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basspirate Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 78 baby 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 (edited) Recently acquired MIJ in aged Candy Apple Red with competition stripe. Wearing La Bella Mustang flats Edited September 24, 2019 by Clarky 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick Posted September 25, 2019 Author Share Posted September 25, 2019 20 hours ago, Clarky said: Recently acquired MIJ in aged Candy Apple Red with competition stripe. Wearing La Bella Mustang flats Nice one Clarky, glad you find a replacement - looks lovely 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Low End Bee Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 21 hours ago, Clarky said: Recently acquired MIJ in aged Candy Apple Red with competition stripe. Wearing La Bella Mustang flats Love it Mr C. In both our teams colours Glad I joined the club too. I'm now thinking about getting a 2nd Mustang! They're so much fun to play. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 The Glam Rock Mustangs of doom! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAgent Posted December 21, 2019 Share Posted December 21, 2019 Got me a B-stock (but brand new) JMJ Mustang for a great price at Thomann. What a cool little bass. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted December 21, 2019 Share Posted December 21, 2019 My '71 in action last week 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrumpymike Posted December 21, 2019 Share Posted December 21, 2019 (edited) Much to my own surprise, never owned one of these despite being a short-scale player. Doubly strange as I played one for a year or so a few years back and loved it. The singer/rhythm guitarist whose band it was found it in a skip and, being an accomplished wood-worker, was able to restore it. He insisted that I played it as he reckoned it was the nicest-sounding bass he'd ever heard. Couldn't really argue as it was perfect for what the band doing. Edited December 21, 2019 by scrumpymike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrumpymike Posted December 21, 2019 Share Posted December 21, 2019 And look what I just found - me, the bass and its owner in action!! http:// 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted December 21, 2019 Share Posted December 21, 2019 I ordered one of the mustang squiers that were announced last year, but then after a few months cancelled my order, just as well, they are still not out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrumpymike Posted December 21, 2019 Share Posted December 21, 2019 4 minutes ago, Woodinblack said: I ordered one of the mustang squiers that were announced last year, but then after a few months cancelled my order, just as well, they are still not out! Obviously somebody cocked up there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted December 21, 2019 Share Posted December 21, 2019 (edited) I have a Squier VM Mustang that I like a lot. It's my second! A previous owner had swapped out the pickup for a Nordtstrand MN4, which I like, and also applied a cheeky Fender decal, which I can live with. I think you'd be hard pressed to tell this apart from the real thing now - except the weight. The few Fender Mustangs in black with maple necks I've seen online have all been exceedingly heavy whereas this is around 7.5lbs. Edit - lousy picture. My shaky hands! Edited December 21, 2019 by Paul S 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted December 21, 2019 Share Posted December 21, 2019 10 minutes ago, scrumpymike said: Obviously somebody cocked up there! I phoned andertons about it, he said, oh yes, its a namm product, that generally stands for 'not available, maybe march?' Turns out they are now showing availability in march! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrumpymike Posted December 21, 2019 Share Posted December 21, 2019 (edited) 18 minutes ago, Paul S said: I have a Squier VM Mustang that I like a lot. It's my second! A previous owner had swapped out the pickup for a Nordtstrand MN4, which I like, and also applied a cheeky Fender decal, which I can live with. I think you'd be hard pressed to tell this apart from the real thing now - except the weight. The few Fender Mustangs in black with maple necks I've seen online have all been exceedingly heavy whereas this is around 7.5lbs. Edit - lousy picture. My shaky hands! Very nice in black with maple board and black markers - a bit like my AndyJr build in progress. http:// http://[/img][/url] Edited December 21, 2019 by scrumpymike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAgent Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 Made a little video about the difference between a Mustang and a Precision. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skej21 Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 (edited) Here's mine - A 2016 MIJ FSR Mustang. Edited December 31, 2019 by skej21 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrumpymike Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 That's a fine collection. Love the way you've displayed them as works of art - which is exactly what they are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.Pal Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 Mine 1975 walnut and 1966. the blue one is one of my favorite! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick Posted January 23, 2020 Author Share Posted January 23, 2020 46 minutes ago, D.Pal said: Mine 1975 walnut and 1966. the blue one is one of my favorite! Both of those are lovely ....How do they play & sound comparatively? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.Pal Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 1 minute ago, nick said: Both of those are lovely ....How do they play & sound comparatively? there are a few differences between the '75 and '66: - 1975 has on roundwound strings, pickup isn't the original one but a lollar custom shop (the standard lollar has a different size and wouldn't fitted on a vintage mustang). it sounds brighter than the '66, more aggressive i love the tone with the pick. body has contour that might it feel a bit more comfortable. thicker neck. - 1966 has on labella flatwound strings, original pickup. this one has a good punch and attack and sound smoother than the '75. lightweight bass and what i mostly love about it is the neck, shape is thinner than the other mustang and feel super comfortable to me. i'm also a p bass player so i like too big and chunky necks but this one has something special to me. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 4 hours ago, D.Pal said: Mine 1975 walnut and 1966. the blue one is one of my favorite! Gorgeous, a real JMJ Mustang! Now if I could only find an intonation screw and spring to get my 2018 relic version back on the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urbanx Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dosi Y'Anarchy Posted January 24, 2020 Share Posted January 24, 2020 (edited) My modified Pawnshop Mustang Edited January 24, 2020 by Dosi Y'Anarchy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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