MungoBass Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 (edited) Fender Mustang Bass made in 1972 in an original and well used condition, with plenty of bumps, bruises, dings, paint checking and discolouration. The blue finish has turned to a petrol green colour but the original colour can be seen under the bridge, neck pocket and pickguard. A previous owner had used glue under the pickguard to try and prevent warping and shrinkage (not the first time I have heard of this being done!) but thankfully most of the original paint remains, albeit somewhat messy. There are two areas where the top layer of the pickguard has split around two screws but it is still secure and does not go through the other 2 plys. The ink stamps date the bass to 1972 and the pots to 6th week, also 1972. The frets are in good shape, the fingerboard has some very nice grain and the truss rod turns freely in both directions. The tuners work well but have some tarnishing as expected, likewise the bridge which still has the facility to add foam mutes if required. The tug bar has a split and only one screw but is the original reddish coloured version. I have always liked the red shadow these leave on light coloured pickguards! It has a new set of La Bella MUS flatwounds which really do suit the bass and ensure a decent low end thump! The bass weighs in at a mere 3.25kgs or 7 and a bit pounds. Sadly I have discovered that short scale basses are just not for me and will stick to long scale but no doubt in a few years when I am even more decrepit, I’ll regret letting this go! To ensure any prospective buyer is happy, I would much prefer this to be a collection only. I would also much prefer a straight sale but would be willing to consider a lower priced Precision or Jazz as a part exchange. Please feel free to ask for any further information! Edited August 21, 2022 by MungoBass Sold 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Tut Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 Beaut! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iMilanek Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 OMG! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MungoBass Posted August 10, 2022 Author Share Posted August 10, 2022 I have been asked if the frets are original - I certainly believe they are. There is no evidence of disturbed fingerboard as far as I can see. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassbiscuits Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 That’s awesome. Beautiful bass. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sblueplanet Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 Lovely 🤩 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MungoBass Posted August 11, 2022 Author Share Posted August 11, 2022 17 hours ago, bassbiscuits said: That’s awesome. Beautiful bass. Many thanks Chris! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MungoBass Posted August 20, 2022 Author Share Posted August 20, 2022 On hold pending. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MungoBass Posted August 21, 2022 Author Share Posted August 21, 2022 Thanks for all the interest - the bass has now been sold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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