therealting Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 6 hours ago, Osiris said: What do you think of the MIJ Mustang? I have the Mexican PJ Mustang and love it, the stock pickups sound good enough to not warrant considering replacing them and the neck is fast and comfortable. The only mod I have made was to ditch the 3 way pickup selector switch and swap it out for a blend pot as this makes the bass so much more versatile. But in truth I spend 90% of the time just on the P pup It’s very well made and sounds great (I have tapewounds on it). I had been looking at vintage at the time and realised it was a better and more reliable instrument for less money, which suited me as I didn’t think it would become my main axe. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danny-79 Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 14 hours ago, Osiris said: If they do it in some more sensible colour schemes (natural and black always works for me) then it could well be a serious contender. I’m pretty sure they are built to order so choosing your preferred colour shouldn’t be a problem. the headstock looks pretty cool too 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visog Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 Not sure I've seen Ibanez's new Mezzo line suggested here. Just launched at Namm… Covered on another thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solo4652 Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 I have 3 short scale basses: Fender MIJ Mustang, Lakland Skyline Hollowbody, and a pimped Harley Benton Shorty. I can see you're in Northamptonshire, which isn't exactly round the corner from Stockport, but you are more than welcome to pop in and play any of my basses if you're in my area. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyberBass Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 I absolutely love my Fender jmj mustang. Definitely worth trying one out if you get the opportunity 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassbiscuits Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 On 26/01/2019 at 18:37, Osiris said: What do you think of the MIJ Mustang? I have the Mexican PJ Mustang and love it, the stock pickups sound good enough to not warrant considering replacing them and the neck is fast and comfortable. The only mod I have made was to ditch the 3 way pickup selector switch and swap it out for a blend pot as this makes the bass so much more versatile. But in truth I spend 90% of the time just on the P pup I've got an MIJ Mustang bass and its brilliant. I'm mainly a P bass player, and this thing is like a smaller, shorter scale version. Very much in same ball park sonically, nicely built, and looks cool. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osiris Posted January 29, 2019 Author Share Posted January 29, 2019 1 hour ago, CyberBass said: I absolutely love my Fender jmj mustang. Definitely worth trying one out if you get the opportunity 👍 Cheers, I don't suppose you're anywhere close to sunny Wellingborough are you, so I could pop round for a cheeky test drive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyberBass Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 I used to live in Kettering but now live in Bristol unfortunately or you would have been more than welcome to try Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osiris Posted January 29, 2019 Author Share Posted January 29, 2019 44 minutes ago, CyberBass said: I used to live in Kettering but now live in Bristol unfortunately or you would have been more than welcome to try Ha! Typical 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuzzbass2000 Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 Fender just announced some new mustangs (American Performer) at NAMM this year. Classic mustang PUPs + jbass bridge pup + classic bridge in surf green, aubergine and Sunburst. retail is around 930£ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solo4652 Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 (edited) On 31/01/2019 at 09:31, Fuzzbass2000 said: Fender just announced some new mustangs (American Performer) at NAMM this year. Classic mustang PUPs + jbass bridge pup + classic bridge in surf green, aubergine and Sunburst. retail is around 930£ https://www.bax-shop.co.uk/electric-bass-guitars/fender-american-performer-mustang-bass-satin-surf-green-rw?gclid=Cj0KCQiAzePjBRCRARIsAGkrSm7PdfnyalwU5Dx2bScKrjNIOcSdlAUU4fAGlmrOCfZdJJrmT1raStgaAvhBEALw_wcB Edited March 1, 2019 by solo4652 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 I know that they've had to change the classic bridge design to accommodate the jazz pup but it just doesn't look right on a Mustang. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 10 minutes ago, martthebass said: I know that they've had to change the classic bridge design to accommodate the jazz pup but it just doesn't look right on a Mustang. I agree, I think they shoud've just left the design well alone and done some special finishes, shoreline gold etcs, maybe with a matched headstock? I've not read any positive comments at all about the addition of the bridge pickup, visually at least, it's clumsy and not really necessary in my humble opinion... Eude 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 1 hour ago, eude said: I agree, I think they shoud've just left the design well alone and done some special finishes, shoreline gold etcs, maybe with a matched headstock? I've not read any positive comments at all about the addition of the bridge pickup, visually at least, it's clumsy and not really necessary in my humble opinion... Eude If the split pup is anything like the SD in the Jap reissue (2002 ish) then I can't see why it would be needed, I've never felt the need on mine. If you want the PJ format in a SS then the Mexican version or a Squier Jag should do the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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