fretmeister Posted April 18, 2022 Share Posted April 18, 2022 Anyone got a Mustang PJ? Any good? Any headstock dive? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoonBassAlpha Posted April 18, 2022 Share Posted April 18, 2022 Yes, mine did dive somewhat. I changed the machines for smaller (much nicer!) Gotoh ones and the balance is now neutral. The whole thing is now bang on 8lbs. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osiris Posted April 18, 2022 Share Posted April 18, 2022 45 minutes ago, fretmeister said: Anyone got a Mustang PJ? Any good? Any headstock dive? They're great basses, IMO although I recently sold mine - Yeah, I know, but only because I prefer my JMJ Mustang. Not noticeable neck dive but then again I use a 100mm wide leather strap with a suede backing so there's a lot of inherent resistance to neck dive. A few people online seem to moan about the stock pickups but IMO they were very good, clean and clear with classic Fender sounds on tap. I had mine modded to include a blend pot as the stock 3 way switch was too limiting, but the blend really opened up the tones available, my favourite being around 60:40 mix of neck/bridge. Slim jazz like neck profile. Very good basses, IMO, with bags more tonal character than the Performer bass which is twice the price but just sounded a bit bland in comparison. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoonBassAlpha Posted April 18, 2022 Share Posted April 18, 2022 I don't know if it is just mine, but I find the sound very aggressive and bright for a shortie, even with half rounds on I usually have the tone down to about 3/10. The reason I thought it could be just mine is that it's an fsr with ebony fingerboard, and I have a guitar with ebony board and that's also very bright sounding... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted April 18, 2022 Share Posted April 18, 2022 2 hours ago, Osiris said: They're great basses, IMO although I recently sold mine - Yeah, I know, but only because I prefer my JMJ Mustang. Not noticeable neck dive but then again I use a 100mm wide leather strap with a suede backing so there's a lot of inherent resistance to neck dive. A few people online seem to moan about the stock pickups but IMO they were very good, clean and clear with classic Fender sounds on tap. I had mine modded to include a blend pot as the stock 3 way switch was too limiting, but the blend really opened up the tones available, my favourite being around 60:40 mix of neck/bridge. Slim jazz like neck profile. Very good basses, IMO, with bags more tonal character than the Performer bass which is twice the price but just sounded a bit bland in comparison. That's good to hear. Thanks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted April 18, 2022 Share Posted April 18, 2022 I’m in love with the look of this. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 (edited) NBD. 2006 CIJ Mustang in the very rare sunburst paint scheme (most are oly white or fiesta red). I bought this before the Easter bank holiday, only for a dream s/s bass to appear (see next post) so may have to sell this on quickly even though its fab 😬 Edited April 20, 2022 by Clarky 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 Incoming next week. Hotter-than-hell Serek Midwestern in capri orange with competition stripes and Aguilar ceramic P pickup. Phwoarrr 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassist_lewis Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 1 hour ago, Clarky said: Incoming next week. Hotter-than-hell Serek Midwestern in capri orange with competition stripes and Aguilar ceramic P pickup. Phwoarrr I saw this go up the other day and was not surprised when it had gone less than 24 hours later. Proper beauty. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meterman Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 1 hour ago, Clarky said: NBD. 2006 CIJ Mustang in the very rare sunburst paint scheme (most are oly white or fiesta red). I bought this before the Easter bank holiday, only for a dream s/s bass to appear (see next post) so may have to sell this on quickly even though its fab 😬 I had both the Oly White and Fiesta Red ones but would have definitely gone for the sunburst if I’d found one. Looks ace! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badscrew Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 On 18/04/2022 at 16:35, ezbass said: I’m in love with the look of this. Love it! What bass is this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, Badscrew said: Love it! What bass is this? Atelier Z BabyZ 4J Edited April 20, 2022 by ezbass 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 I'm diggin' my short scale. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BabyBlueSound Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 2 minutes ago, Nobody said: I'm diggin' my short scale. More pics please! 🤤 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badscrew Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 17 minutes ago, Nobody said: I'm diggin' my short scale. Finally with a pickup in the right place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCH Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 4 hours ago, Clarky said: Incoming next week. Hotter-than-hell Serek Midwestern in capri orange with competition stripes and Aguilar ceramic P pickup. Phwoarrr Wow & double wow...thats awesome...congrats 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeftyJ Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 13 hours ago, Nobody said: I'm diggin' my short scale. Awesome! Lovely Mike Watt vibes emanating from that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 Is there such a thing as a Mustang that doesn't have neck dive? Almost every review I've read / watched seems to mention it. I'm wondering if I should just keep saving up for a Lionel. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrumpymike Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 21 minutes ago, fretmeister said: Is there such a thing as a Mustang that doesn't have neck dive? Almost every review I've read / watched seems to mention it. I'm wondering if I should just keep saving up for a Lionel. Keep saving for the Sandy, IMHO you absolutely will NOT regret it! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr4stringz Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 29 minutes ago, fretmeister said: Is there such a thing as a Mustang that doesn't have neck dive? Almost every review I've read / watched seems to mention it. I'm wondering if I should just keep saving up for a Lionel. Ive not found the FSR all black PJ Mustang or the JMJ to suffer tbh. But that’s coming from the idiot that had been playing Mustangs for about 3 years before realising they were slab bodied, so maybe don’t pay too much attention to me! 🤣 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badscrew Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 1 hour ago, fretmeister said: Is there such a thing as a Mustang that doesn't have neck dive? Almost every review I've read / watched seems to mention it. I'm wondering if I should just keep saving up for a Lionel. A Squier Bronco it's called Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adee Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 1 hour ago, fretmeister said: Is there such a thing as a Mustang that doesn't have neck dive? Almost every review I've read / watched seems to mention it. I'm wondering if I should just keep saving up for a Lionel. Deffo keep saving for a Lionel or keep an eye out for a used one, you will NOT regret it ! I love mine thanks to @scrumpymike @Osirisalso has one and will maybe chip in with some wise words I also have a JMJ Mustang and have no issues with neck dive at all, lack of arm contour is my only slight gripe I guess 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 I think I’ll keep saving for the Sandberg. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassist_lewis Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 3 hours ago, fretmeister said: Is there such a thing as a Mustang that doesn't have neck dive? Almost every review I've read / watched seems to mention it. I'm wondering if I should just keep saving up for a Lionel. Had the JMJ for 4 years, never had neck dive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osiris Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 1 hour ago, Adee said: Deffo keep saving for a Lionel or keep an eye out for a used one, you will NOT regret it ! I love mine thanks to @scrumpymike @Osirisalso has one and will maybe chip in with some wise words I also have a JMJ Mustang and have no issues with neck dive at all, lack of arm contour is my only slight gripe I guess Agreed with all of that although the lack of a contour on the Mustang doesn't bother me in the slightest. The Sandberg (I'm still tempted to get Scratch-IT to make me a scratch plate with a photo of Lionel Blair on to fit to mine) is refined and oozes class and attention to detail in every regard. In contrast the JMJ feels much more uncouth - but it has a whole level of charm, character and an unquantifiable something about it that makes me pick it up more often than not over the 'Berg. To draw a particularly crap and inappropriate analogy, the Sandberg is the sort of girl you dream of marrying whereas the JMJ would do all manner of unhygienic things with you in a pub toilet if you bought it a Babycham and a bag of pork scratchings. Hope this helps. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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