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Description
Ash body
One piece 22-fret Maple neck or Maple neck with 22-fret Rosewood fingerboard
Product specs
| Brand | Fender |
| Model | Mustang |
| Finish | Antigua, Black, Blonde, Natural, Olympic White, Sunburst, Tobacco Sunburst, Walnut (Mocha), White, Wine |
| Year | 1972 - 1980 |
| Made In | United States |
| Categories | Solid Body Electric Guitars |
| Body Material | Alder |
| Body Shape | Double Cutaway |
| Body Type | Solid Body |
| Bridge/Tailpiece Type | Tremolo Tailpiece |
| Color Family | Black, Brown, Red, Tan, White, Yellow |
| Finish Pattern | Sunburst |
| Finish Style | Gloss |
| Fretboard Material | Maple, Rosewood |
| Model Family | Fender Mustang |
| Neck Construction | Bolt-On |
| Neck Material | Maple |
| Number of Frets | 22 |
| Number of Strings | 6-String |
| Offset Body | Offset Body |
| Pickup Configuration | SS |
| Right / Left Handed | Right Handed |
| Scale Length | 24" |
| Series | Fender Vintage CBS Era |
FAQs
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What kind of music is a Fender Mustang (1972 - 1980) best suited for?
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The Fender Mustang from 1972 to 1980 is popular among grunge and alternative rock musicians for its distinctive offset body and unique tonal characteristics, making it ideal for genres that appreciate a raw, edgy sound.
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What is the neck profile like on a Fender Mustang from 1972 to 1980?
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The Fender Mustang from this era typically features a slim, comfortable neck profile, making it easy to play for extended periods and suitable for fast playing styles.
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Is the Fender Mustang (1972 - 1980) suitable for beginners?
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Yes, the Fender Mustang's shorter 24" scale length and lightweight body make it a great choice for beginners, as it offers ease of playability and comfort.
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What are the core tonal characteristics of the Fender Mustang (1972 - 1980)?
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The Fender Mustang from 1972 to 1980 is known for its bright, punchy sound with a distinctive mid-range, thanks to its single-coil pickups, making it versatile for various music styles.
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Does the Fender Mustang (1972 - 1980) have a tremolo system?
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Yes, the Fender Mustang from 1972 to 1980 features a floating tremolo tailpiece, allowing for expressive pitch modulation and vibrato effects.
Videos
mikelivesley
1972 Fender Competition Mustang Demo
1972 Fender Competition Mustang Demo
mikelivesley
Norman's Rare Guitars - Guitar of the Day: 1973 Fender Competition Mustang
Normans Rare Guitars
Nirvana Tone - Fender Mustang Competition 1972 #nirvana #kurtcobain #Fender #mustang #70s
TheRoofTop
1976 Fender Mustang
Dave Simpson
Fender Mustang Competition 1973 presented by Vintage Guitar Oldenburg and Tobias Hoffmann
Vintage Guitar Oldenburg
1972 Fender Mustang Electric Guitar For Sale on Reverb com
Brook Hoover
1972 Fender Competition Mustang Lake Placid Blue USA
NOIZEMAKER GUITARS
1973 Fender Mustang Competition Blue | GuitarPoint Vintage Guitars
GuitarPoint
1976 Fender Mustang | Ish Guitars | One Takes
Ish Guitars
1973 Fender Mustang
Madison Pro Audio
Reviews
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Artist usage
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In this photo, we can see Cobain with a 1973 Fender Mustang, he used this for two shows during the 1989 Bleach U.S. tour. It appears to have had a Univox Humbucker in the Bridge, and no Neck Pickup.
Ryan Jarman of The Cribs has been documented using a 1978 Fender Mustang Electric Guitar in Olympic white during the band's tours for their first two albums, as evidenced by a concert image provided by Getty Images.
Here we can see Lindsey's primary and main guitar, which is also listed in this Premier Guitar article.
Simon used a 1972 Fender Mustang competition in Green Color live with Blur and later used both on Demon Days shows with Gorillaz in 2005 and 2006 respectively, and with The Good, The Band, And The Queen between 2007 and 2020.
Mariano A Peccinetti is seen with a 1976 Fender Mustang in Mocha on the official Instagram of Las Luces Primeras.
On their official Instagram profile, Ives Electric is shown using a 1976 Fender Mustang in black.
In the YouTube video titled "Natalie Bergman on World Cafe," Natalie Bergman is shown playing a Fender Mustang from the early to mid-1970s during her performance at WXPN's studios in Philadelphia.
Paul Higgs ha utilizado constantemente una guitarra eléctrica Fender Mustang de 1978 a lo largo de su carrera musical para grabaciones caseras, conciertos en directo y álbumes de estudio. Esto se puede comprobar en un vídeo de YouTube titulado «Paul Higgs - En Vivo desde La Cueva del Oso ᵔᴥᵔ», en el que toca en directo con esta guitarra.
Iñaki Vázquez purchased a Fender Mustang Electric Guitar (1972-1980) in the late 1990s to experiment with creating music similar to bands like Pixies and Sonic Youth, as mentioned in the YouTube series "Hablemos de Guitarras" by Paco y sus Guitarras.
Album Usage
The Fender Mustang Electric Guitar (1972-1980) has been featured on the following albums:
Demon Days Live at the Manchester Opera House
Gorillaz (2011)
The Good, The Bad and The Queen
The Good, the Bad & the Queen (2007)
Demon Days
Gorillaz (2005)
The New Fellas - Definitive Edition
The Cribs (2005)
The New Fellas
The Cribs (2005)
The Cribs - Definitive Edition
The Cribs (2004)
Bleach
Nirvana (1989)
Genre Usage
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