Fender Justin Meldal-Johnsen Road Worn Mustang Electric Bass Black

I started scaling down from a P-bass, to a medium scale Jaguar CV Squire (32"), and I was looking for the right short scale to fill that gap in my arsenal. I kept going into my local GC and playing the Fender Vintera II that they had and I was pretty impressed, but I wanted to try out on of these JMJs and no shops in my area had one in stock. So I took a gamble and found a used one at a GC across the country and ordered it. Best decision I have made among all of my bass purchases in the last three years. Warm tone, smooth neck, for me the flat wounds are easier to play than rounds. I take advantage of that 45 day return window so much they know me by first name at the local GC. This one didn't go back!

I was looking for a short scale bass for my wife, and had almost pulled the trigger on a Mustang Vintera. Played a JMJ and was glad I waited. Love it! It's like a brighter P Bass, but the flat wounds keep it from being overly bright. It sounds great clean and also with fuzz (I'm partial to the Muffuletta, set to JHS). The low end is phenomenal. I don't love the "road worn" thing, but it's definitely a faithful repro of a '66. It has some thoughtful vintage touches like the Daphne Blue, transition logo, antique pearl pick guard, etc. In summary, it's a terrific short scale bass—highly recommended!

I purchased my JMJ Road Worn Mustang Bass used from GC. Surprisingly the guitar survived its journey from the GC in Florida to Wisconsin because it was package with BARE MINIMUM protection. Oiled up the severely dry fretboard and checked intonation which was spot on! Plug it in and tested it and MAN! Love at first sight! It's everything the reviews say it is. I'm a beginner for the most part that's already owned my fair share of bass guitars. My most recent venture was modding a Squire Mini P with Fender precision bass pickups, brass hi-mass bridge, and Gotoh tuners. My Mini P almost had it and it's still a favorite, but my used Road Worn Mustang is a very welcomed upgrade! Absolutely perfect!

I received my JMJ Mustang via UPS last week. As soon as I tuned it up and plugged it in (Avalon U-5 into the studio console) it was immediately clear that this is a serious, no corners cut, professional instrument. It has the solid, settled-in feel reminiscent of some of my favorite old Precision basses (especially my '64s). Even the standard equipment Fender 9050-L flatwound light gauge strings (45, 60, 80, 100) sounded so fat and even all up and down the neck I would have sworn that they were medium gauge. No dreaded dead spots or intonation issues. Fret ends have a good smooth, polished feel. Volume and Tone pots are linear with just the right resistance. While it's not a "light weight", it feels like it would be no problem over the course of a long show. Fender has nailed this one, folks. Mind-blowingly good.

WOW what a sound! The set up was near perfect. This is my second Fender short scale bass. I'm not so young anymore, short scale has put the joy back into playing.

Great product. I am a vintage collector. This is the only 'new' guitar i own. I fell in love it at first sight. Everything about it is perfect (after a set up).