Description: Up for sale, a 1971 Fender Competition Mustang in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case and strap. Finished in Competition Red (Candy Apple Red with racing stripe), this Mustang has been sparingly played over the past half century. Smooth and clear-sounding acoustically, this Mustang is authoritative and snappy via the pair of gray bobbin single coils. The bridge pickup has plenty of jangle and sparkling cut, while the neck pickup has more warmth and sweetness, retaining a defined overall character. One of the most fun sounds on the Mustang is the out-of-phase setting, engaged when both on/off/on pickup selector switches are at their innermost or outermost points for a distinctive quack and spank. Lightweight at 6lbs 15oz, this Competition Mustang has been professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 11-49 strings, low action, and accurate intonation. Neck Specs: -Wood: Maple -Shape: Chunky C, measuring .910” 1st fret, .990” 12th fret -Fretboard: Rosewood, 7 1/4” radius -Frets: Slender, faint wear beneath the plain strings on frets 1-3 -Scale Length: 24” -Nut: 1 9/16” -Tuners: F-stamped -Serialization: Six-digit stamp on F neck plate -Factory Markings: Apr, ‘71 date stamp on heel Body Specs: -Pickups: Gray bobbin single coil x2, 1971 date stamps on bobbins -Harness: Untouched solder, Stackpole pots date to 51st week of 1970 -Hardware: Dynamic Vibrato with steel barrel saddles -Plastics: Three-ply white pearloid pickguard, pointer knobs The gloss Competition Red finish shows faint buckle scuffing central to the back, light pick wear on top largely constrained to the guard, some small dings on the lower bout and along the perimeter, and one small finish chip adjacent to the competition stripe. The smooth gloss on the neck profile is flawless save for one shallow mark central to the carve behind the 9th fret that doesnt distract the palm while fretting. The original speckled gray tolex hardshell case is included, along with the original Fender-branded leather strap.
Price: 4299.99 USD
Location: Seattle, Washington
End Time: 2025-01-20T10:43:32.000Z
Shipping Cost: 150 USD
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Brand: Fender
Model: Competition Mustang
Model Year: 1971
Handedness: Right-Handed
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Body Type: Solid
Body Color: Competition Red
Type: Electric Guitar
