SurroundedByManatees Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 (edited) Fender 1971 Mustang Bass Great vintage Fender Mustang bass in a most wanted competition blue finish. As usual with this finish, it has changed to a deep greenish shade. The bass appears to be all original. The serial number, neck and pots date to 1971. The pickups have some unusual codes (I think); 73 2. Not sure if this would mean 1973. There is a weeknumber noted down on the hanging tag; 241, which seems likely to mean to this bass had its check up before leaving the factory in the 24th week of 1971. Under the pickguard you can see the routing has not been altered in the past. It also shows the amount of discoloration very well. This is a 50 year old instrument that has been used. It has a lot of dents, scratches, usermarks, finish checking all over... No structural damages though; it´s just a characterful, genuinly roadworn vintage bass. The frets show a good amount of wear, but it's not any problem to play comfortably with a low action (it's fitted with flats now). A few of the bridge saddle screws don´t seem to move (didnt try to hard as they are set just right), which is probably an easy fix with some oil. It's a light bass; my kitchen scale says it's 3,25 kilos. Its a very easy playing instrument with a very enjoyable sound. It's strung with labella Mustang flats, but it goes nicely with more modern sounding flats too! I managed to find an original Victoria "salt n pepper" case, which will be included in the sale. The case misses the middle latch, but otherwise feels steady and closes well. Asking €3.250 The bass is located in the Netherlands, but can be shipped at buyers risk. Tradewise I am interested in a vintage Fender jazz bass (66 with the dots ideally, refin is ok), or vintage offset Fender guitars like jaguar, duo sonic ll or jazzmaster. I've got other stuff to add in a trade if something really good is being offered. Edited February 25, 2021 by SurroundedByManatees 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 This used to be mine and I would dearly love it back but sadly Br*xit has put paid to that 😞 Its effortless to play, sounds fabulous and is Cool AF GLWTS 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 Live action from cowpunk gig with a chubby middle aged bassist (guess who) 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 That's beautiful. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owno Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 You've got (basschat) mail! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iMilanek Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 Jesus! 😛 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 Rock and roll 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
police squad Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 lovely, I want 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassist_lewis Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 Where's the drooling emoji?!?! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 Perfect. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr4stringz Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 Wow. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamlunt Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 This is super rad 😆 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChorltonV Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 As a someone that learned on and has been performing with the same Mustang Bass for 30 years I think I'm qualified to say that, that bass is a thing of rare beauty. 😍 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SurroundedByManatees Posted February 21, 2021 Author Share Posted February 21, 2021 Pricedrop to €3.100 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SurroundedByManatees Posted February 25, 2021 Author Share Posted February 25, 2021 Withdrawn, I can't sell it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 2 minutes ago, SurroundedByManatees said: Withdrawn, I can't sell it. Good man, I shouldn't have sold this fabulous bass. Don't make the same mistake I did! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SurroundedByManatees Posted February 25, 2021 Author Share Posted February 25, 2021 1 minute ago, Clarky said: Good man, I shouldn't have sold this fabulous bass. Don't make the same mistake I did! I've played it this morning and doubt bounced in. My advice to myself is not to sell when in doubt :). I've received some very serious offers though. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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