Fender Mustang Bass 1970 competition red w/ ohsc €4500
£3715
Netherlands

SurroundedByManatees · Thursday at 14:26

Fender Mustang Bass 1970

For sale is my great vintage ’70 Mustang Bass in a sought after competition red finish with matching headstock.

The bass is all original as far as I can tell, and is fitted with an uncommon pinkish pearl pickguard (as sometimes found on instruments from this era).

The serial number says it’s from 1970, which is consistent with the matching headstock. The pots date back to week 51 of 1970. I don’t have a picture of the pickup bottoms; the pickguard is partly stuck to the body due to some chemichal reaction with the pickguard material (common issue with CAR finish), and I don’t want to force things when taking it off. The solder joints are untouched. The fretboard has some nice figuring on and appears to be brazilian rosewood.

This bass has been used, and it has small damages and usermarks all around. Nothing serious though, it’s in a very good vintage condition considering the age.

All hardware and electronics are functional. Two of the tuners are a bit stiff and might want some lubrication. The neck is straight, adjustable, and the frets are in good condition. I’ve added an angled shim to get the action lower while retaining a good breaking angle. It’s a very comfortable playing bass with a good action.

Weight is 3,6kg on my kitchen scales.

The bass is fitted with LaBella flats. The best choice for these basses imo, they bring a lot of character.

Included is the original "salt ’n pepper" Victoria hardcase.

Without any doubt this is the best Mustang Bass I’ve ever played. Though I have to offer it for sale due to other choices/purchases.

Asking €4.500

Partial trades with cash my way are negotiable. An earlier Modulus Flea or Rickenbacker 4001 per example..

I am located in the Netherlands, but happy to ship at buyers risk.

Upfront payment methods are the only ones accepted; cash on collection, banktransfer or PayPal as a gift.