Folkesy Posted November 19, 2021 Share Posted November 19, 2021 After having a couple of false starts with short scale I have finally picked up a beauty of a bass. A 2005 CIJ Fender Mustang in Fiesta Red. It arrived earlier this week and the first thing I did was put some TI Flats. It has a great vintage tone and is a joy to play. The neck is really nice and feels like a jazz bass. I had a JMJ for a few days before returning it due a to a few little issues. I think the JMJ had the slight edge in terms of tone output from the pickup, that is a very special pickup. But I do prefer the finish and neck on this instrument over the JMJ. It is such a fun bass to play with a lovely tone. This one is a keeper for sure 😀😀 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr4stringz Posted November 19, 2021 Share Posted November 19, 2021 Fair Deal is just a couple of miles up the road from me. I saw this, considered and stroked my chin a good deal then bought a JMJ instead which I absolute love. After reading this I believe equilibrium is restored! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Folkesy Posted November 19, 2021 Author Share Posted November 19, 2021 The JMJ is an absolutely outstanding bass 😀! Love the size of these beauties, perfect for playing whilst sat on the sofa 😀 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonlittle Posted November 19, 2021 Share Posted November 19, 2021 53 minutes ago, Folkesy said: The JMJ is an absolutely outstanding bass 😀! Love the size of these beauties, perfect for playing whilst sat on the sofa 😀 I was literally doing just that. My JMJ bought from here arrived at lunchtime today. Such a lovely instrument. Enjoy your new bass @Folkesy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean-Luc Pickguard Posted November 19, 2021 Share Posted November 19, 2021 Nice! I have a similar CIJ mustang in vintage white as well as a JMJ. Both great basses. The JMJ is probably the one I favour most of the time but but the slim neck on the CIJ practically plays itself. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Folkesy Posted November 20, 2021 Author Share Posted November 20, 2021 8 hours ago, Jean-Luc Pickguard said: Nice! I have a similar CIJ mustang in vintage white as well as a JMJ. Both great basses. The JMJ is probably the one I favour most of the time but but the slim neck on the CIJ practically plays itself. Wow, that is the ultimate combination 😍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 Very nice ... I have a CIJ in Fiesta Red too. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Folkesy Posted November 20, 2021 Author Share Posted November 20, 2021 1 hour ago, EssentialTension said: Very nice ... I have a CIJ in Fiesta Red too. Wow, that looks great with the brown tort pickguard. Where did you get that from? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 1 hour ago, Folkesy said: Wow, that looks great with the brown tort pickguard. Where did you get that from? https://www.pickguardplanet.com/ From California and not cheap but it lines up perfectly - as long as you order the correct one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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