A Fender 'Mustang' electric bass guitar, circa 1972
Body: Solid, metallic red with applied yellow racing stripes, pearloid scratchplate, Serial No.375760
Neck: Maple
Fingerboard: Rosewood, inlaid pearloid dots, 19 frets
Headstock: Solid, lithograph Fender decals, Fender steel machine heads
Pickups: 2 Plebe passive
Bridge: 4-saddle Mustang
Controls: 1 master volume, 1 master tone
Size: 41.75" overall, scale length 29"
Accompaniments: Period hard case

The Neil Jackson collection.

The original Mustang Bass was introduced in 1966 as a companion to the Mustang guitar range, though as a single-pickup model. It featured a fully intonating bridge (separate saddles for each string) and a mute function. It was the last original Fender bass designed by Leo Fender in 1965. Livery was presented in solid nitrocellulose colours until 1968 when Fender began using the more modern and durable polyester finish. In 1969, they were released with 'competition' finishes, including racing stripes as in the present lot. Sunburst finishes were also added to the range. The bass remained in production until 1981 when it was discontinued.

Condition Report
Immediately playable.  Some signs of age and use including chips and scratches.  Some varnish wear to the bottom edge of the neck.  Case fair but noticeably worn.

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