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Description
Since its original release in 1964, the Mustang Bass has been one of Fender’s most enduring bass designs, finding its way into the hands of bassists ranging from The Rolling Stones to My Chemical Romance. This updated version of the short-scale underground hero adds the power of our venerable P Bass and J Bass pickups to the traditional Mustang design for flexible, thunderous bass tone with smooth playing feel and slick visual style.

This Limited Edition Blackout model features a dark Ebony fingerboard, black hardware, and is dressed in all black—including a matching black headcap.
Fender Mustang Bass Ebony Fingerboard Limited-Edition Black
Fender Mustang Bass Ebony Fingerboard Limited-Edition Black
Fender Mustang Bass Ebony Fingerboard Limited-Edition Black
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Specs
Neck
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  • Shape: C
  • Wood: Maple
  • Neck joint: Bolt-on
  • Scale length: 30 in.
  • Truss rod: Standard
  • Finish: Satin polyurethane
Pickups
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  • Active or passive pickups: Passive
  • Pickup configuration: SS
  • Middle: Vintage-Style Split Single-Coil Precision Bass
  • Bridge: Vintage-Style Single-Coil Jazz Bass
  • Brand: Fender
  • Series or parallel: Parallel
  • Active preamp: No
Fretboard
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  • Material: Dark ebony
  • Radius: 9.5 in.
  • Fret size: Medium jumbo
  • Number of frets: 19
  • Inlays: Dot
  • Nut material: Synthetic bone
  • Nut width: 1.5" (38.1 mm)
Body
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  • Cutaway: Double cutaway
  • Construction: Solidbody
  • Body wood: Alder
  • Body finish: Gloss
  • Orientation: Right handed
Controls
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  • Control layout: Master volume, master tone
  • Pickup switch: Yes
Hardware
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  • Bridge type: Fixed
  • Bridge design: 4-Saddle standard
  • Tuning machines: Die-cast
  • Color: Black
Other
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  • Number of strings: 4
  • Pickguard: Yes
  • Special features: Limited-Edition black
  • Case: Sold separately
  • Country of origin: Mexico
Reviews

4.25

12 Reviews

92%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Pleasant surprise = Very pleased
Wonderful Tone
Plays like butter, sounds awesome
Plays like butter, sounds awesome
Plays like butter, sounds awesome

Most Liked Positive Review

4

nice bass

Nice, beautiful, light bass. Had it two days. Plays nice. Sounds good. The issue is with intonation. The guy at guitar center set intonation while i was at guitar center buying it. When i got home and plugged it in, the intonation was all messed up. So I set the intonation to same note on open and 12th fret. All the notes in between were all over the place on the tuner. Now the intonation I set on the e string is out again. I found a thread on someone who had this exact issue. Changing the strings fixed it. I have ordered a set of short scale chromes for it. The strings on this bass are no good. Tuners seem a bit touchy. But That might be the strings and innotation causing that. If I did not love the looks on this bass, I would have took it back. Instead I tried to figure out the problem which has to be the strings. I would reccomend buying the bass and a new set of strings with it. I could not find short scale strings at a store and had to order online.

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Most Liked Negative Review

1

Item definitely not checked before shipping to store...

Once again, Guitar Center sent an item that was unservicable. Although, I believe this was shipped from Fender in this condition.

Filters
Best Uses
  1. Practicing9
  2. Jamming7
  3. Recording5
  4. Small Venues4
  5. Rock Concerts3
Cons
  1. Craftsmanship1
  2. intonation1
  3. The pickup selection switch was broken1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced8
  2. Novice3
  3. Professional Musician1
Pros
  1. Fun To Play11
  2. Good Tone10
  3. Good Feel9
  4. Good Pick Up8
  5. Solid Electronics7

Reviewed by 12 customers

  • Pleasant surprise = Very pleased

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byfilthypit

    fromVirginia Beach, VA

    Very nice guitar, Ebony fretboard makes this bass buyable. I was able to get one right outta the box (my preference). Pretty good shape from the factory, only needed minimal set-up, so good on Fender - a little fret edge touch-up & polish off fretboard was all it needed. The fretboard thickness on mine varies along the neck, being thinner @ 12th fret and thicker @ 1st - it sorta arcs. This doesn't seem to be an issue, neck is straight, solid but slim - very comfortable to play. I really like the sound/tone - sounds long scale, yet VERY punchy - sounds different than my other basses with same pickups so that's interesting. I chose to change bridge & strings straightaway, but stock bridge works ok - just my preference. Having fun annoying neighbors w/ Siouxsie&TB repertoire. Its a really fun bass to play + sounds awesome LOUD - studio quality instrument for econo price. Plus its the right color.

  • Wonderful Tone

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byOP

    fromFredericksburg, VA

    This bass rocks! I had to make a few neck adjustments but it played well right out of the box! Nice addition to my bass line up!

  • Plays like butter, sounds awesome

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted5 years ago

    byCappie

    fromCleveland, Ohio

    I love the short scale, sounds great on my recordings.

  • I'm in love with this bass

    4

    submitted6 years ago

    byMichael

    fromPittsburgh, PA

    I had to do some adjustment to the intonation, lowered string height a hair, and it plays like a dream. Has no rough edges, feels well put together, looks beautiful. It's nice and light- I have 6-string guitars that are heavier. It came with flat-wound strings, which I never tried previously. I don't know if that is standard or not, but I like the feel and sound. I have zero complaints.

  • Nice bass

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    byJeff

    fromFinksburg, MD

    Updating my previous review on this bass where i said innotation was messed up, got a pro setup and tech. Said it was good. I use this bass a lot. Nice fingerboard. Easy to play.

  • Very nice Bass

    4

    submitted6 years ago

    byCt

    fromCOLORADO

    This is a great Bass. HOWEVER, be prepared to put some work on the neck. Fret ends, serious cleaning. Mine came with a ton of black fret polishing compound left on the neck from the factory. After cleaning and oiling the neck, dressing the fret ends and new strings it's ready for show time. The pickups and electrics are solid, no hum or noise, very quiet. Great range of tone. Been playing it for four months. It is a beautiful instrument. I am a fan of ebony fingerboards. Just like the ones on most standing Basses. That's what sold me.

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  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byNo nickname

    fromLos Angeles California

    In what country is the mustang ebony fretboard bass guitar manufactured. I am seriously thinking of buying one.

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Mexico.