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Fender Made in Japan Traditional 70s Mustang, Candy Apple Red

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Key Features

  • Short 24" scale Mustang design delivers a slinky, fast-playing feel
  • Dual single-coil pickups with classic slider switching offer vintage tones
  • U-shaped maple neck recreates authentic ’70s Fender feel
  • Floating bridge and dynamic vibrato add expressive pitch control
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Fender Made in Japan Traditional 70s Mustang, Candy Apple Red Overview

The Fender Made in Japan Traditional ’70s Mustang, Candy Apple Red captures the distinctive style, feel and sound that made the Mustang a cult favourite through the ’70s and beyond. Built in Japan with period-correct appointments, this model delivers vintage character in a compact, player-friendly format. The basswood body keeps the weight comfortable while offering a balanced tonal response, and the gloss polyester finish adds a bold visual punch that suits the Mustang’s offset design perfectly.


With its short 24-inch scale length and slim offset body, the Mustang feels instantly approachable and agile. The combination of a floating bridge and dynamic vibrato tailpiece gives the guitar a responsive, expressive feel that encourages subtle pitch movement and creative playing. From jangly rhythm parts to gritty lead lines, it’s a guitar that rewards character and individuality rather than precision alone.

Product Ref: 365773

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Classic Mustang pickup configuration

A pair of single-coil Mustang pickups deliver the bright, cutting tones the model is known for, with plenty of clarity and bite. Each pickup features its own on/off and phase slider switches, allowing you to blend tones in unique ways or flip the phase for thinner, more nasal sounds. This switching system offers a wide range of textures, making the Mustang far more versatile than its simple layout first suggests.

Authentic ’70s neck profile

The maple neck features a traditional U-shaped profile inspired by original ’70s Mustangs, offering a solid, substantial feel in the hand. Finished in gloss urethane, it pairs smoothly with the rosewood fingerboard for a comfortable playing surface. Vintage-size frets and a 9.5-inch fingerboard radius strike a balance between period correctness and modern playability, making chords and bends feel natural and controlled.

Short scale comfort and response

The Mustang’s 24-inch scale length reduces string tension, giving the guitar its famously slinky feel. This makes fretting easier, encourages expressive vibrato and suits players who prefer a lighter touch. It also contributes to the Mustang’s distinctive tone, with a slightly softer attack and warmer response compared to longer-scale Fender models.

Floating bridge and dynamic vibrato

A floating bridge paired with Fender’s dynamic vibrato tailpiece completes the classic Mustang setup. This system allows for smooth pitch modulation that feels organic and responsive, rather than aggressive. Combined with vintage-style tuners and stable hardware, it offers expressive control while maintaining reliable tuning for everyday playing, rehearsals and recording.

Specifications

  • Product Name: Fender Made in Japan Traditional ’70s Mustang, Candy Apple Red
  • Product Code: 5384400309

Body

  • Body material: Basswood
  • Body shape: Mustang
  • Body finish: Gloss polyester
  • Pickguard: 3-ply aged white pearl

Neck & Fretboard

  • Neck material: Maple
  • Neck profile: U shape
  • Neck finish: Gloss urethane
  • Scale length: 24"
  • Fretboard material: Rosewood
  • Fretboard radius: 9.5"
  • Frets: 22 vintage
  • Nut material: Bone
  • Nut width: 1.578"

Hardware & Electronics

  • Neck pickup: Single-coil Mustang
  • Bridge pickup: Single-coil Mustang
  • Pickup configuration: SS
  • Controls: Master volume, master tone
  • Pickup switching: On/off and in/out phase slider switches per pickup
  • Bridge: Floating bridge with dynamic vibrato tailpiece
  • Tuning machines: Vintage-style with aged white plastic buttons
  • Hardware finish: Nickel/chrome
  • Strings: Nickel plated steel .009–.042

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