{"id":6999,"date":"2022-07-08T14:00:29","date_gmt":"2022-07-08T13:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gear4musicblog.kinsta.cloud\/?p=6999"},"modified":"2022-09-29T16:51:28","modified_gmt":"2022-09-29T15:51:28","slug":"which-fender-mustang-is-right-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/which-fender-mustang-is-right-for-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Which Fender Mustang is Right for You?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/which-fender-mustang-is-right-for-you\/#The_history_of_the_Mustang\" >The history of the Mustang<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/which-fender-mustang-is-right-for-you\/#Types_of_Fender_Mustang\" >Types of Fender Mustang<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/which-fender-mustang-is-right-for-you\/#Fender_Player_Player_90_Mustang\" >Fender Player &amp; Player 90 Mustang<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/which-fender-mustang-is-right-for-you\/#Vintera_60s_Mustang\" >Vintera 60s Mustang<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/which-fender-mustang-is-right-for-you\/#American_Performer_Mustang\" >American Performer Mustang<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/which-fender-mustang-is-right-for-you\/#Kurt_Cobain_Signature_Mustang\" >Kurt Cobain Signature Mustang<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/which-fender-mustang-is-right-for-you\/#Ben_Gibbard_Mustang\" >Ben Gibbard Mustang<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/which-fender-mustang-is-right-for-you\/#Find_out_more\" >Find out more<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Intro&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>If the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Fender\/Mustang\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fender Mustang<\/a><\/strong> was a car, it would be the plucky old convertible you leave in the garage just to throw around a racetrack every weekend &#8211; and nobody else is allowed to drive it.<\/p>\n<p>You cherish it. It\u2019s easy to handle, looks great, sounds great, and has something for everyone\u2019s taste. Yet it can often be overlooked simply because it isn\u2019t a Strat, Tele, or Jazzmaster &#8211; but the thing is\u2026 it\u2019s got its own party going on.<\/p>\n<p>Embraced by the likes of Kurt Cobain (Nirvana), John McLaughlin (Miles Davis), Damon Albarn, (Blur), David Byrne (Talking Heads), and many, many more \u2013 the Fender Mustang is a not-so-secret lethal weapon.<\/p>\n<p>Famed for boasting tones that respond well to muted picking, chorus-drenched chords, and multiple strumming techniques, it\u2019s really the closest thing Fender have to a cult classic. In fact, it wouldn\u2019t have stayed in circulation past the &#8217;80s if it wasn\u2019t for the fans.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;72b2aac8-2a26-4106-af58-67527d130293&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;The history of the Mustang&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_history_of_the_Mustang\"><\/span>The history of the Mustang<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-11340 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/07\/Fender-American-Performer-Mustang-Satin-Sonic-Blue-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Fender-American-Performer-Mustang,-Satin-Sonic-Blue\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/07\/Fender-American-Performer-Mustang-Satin-Sonic-Blue-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/07\/Fender-American-Performer-Mustang-Satin-Sonic-Blue-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/07\/Fender-American-Performer-Mustang-Satin-Sonic-Blue-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/07\/Fender-American-Performer-Mustang-Satin-Sonic-Blue-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/07\/Fender-American-Performer-Mustang-Satin-Sonic-Blue-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/07\/Fender-American-Performer-Mustang-Satin-Sonic-Blue-980x980.jpg 980w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/07\/Fender-American-Performer-Mustang-Satin-Sonic-Blue-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/07\/Fender-American-Performer-Mustang-Satin-Sonic-Blue.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>The idea behind the Mustang was first incepted in the 1950s, Fender felt that there was a gap in the market for new players searching for a smaller, cheaper, high-quality electric guitar \u2013 and in \u201956 their first \u2018student guitar\u2019 range was launched with the single-pickup Musicmaster, followed by the double-pickup Duo-Sonic soon after.<\/p>\n<p>Shorter in both scale and body size when compared to the Stratocaster and Telecaster, the idea was that players who began on a Fender student guitar would eventually graduate to one of the Teles, Strats, or Jazzmasters.<\/p>\n<p>In 1964, the student guitar range was updated \u2013 enter the Fender Mustang.<\/p>\n<p>A year later, the Mustang was by far the preferred choice over the Musicmaster and Duo-Sonic and was selling in its thousands. Largely based on the Duo-Sonic, the Mustang was a 22-fret, medium-scale electric guitar \u2013 and the first of this range to include a vibrato\/tremolo system with a floating bridge.<\/p>\n<p>By the late \u201860s, the Mustangs with the iconic racing stripe and matching headstock were the popular choice and have remained a staple look of the Mustang range.<\/p>\n<p>Production ceased in 1982, and the Mustang very quickly became a collector\u2019s item. By 1990, its popularity was so that it became the first Fender floating-bridge instrument to be discontinued and then reissued \u2013 quickly becoming a cult favourite among alternative and grunge artists. Guitarists appreciated its quirky style, easy playability, and reasonable pricing.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;72b2aac8-2a26-4106-af58-67527d130293&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Types of Fender Mustang&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_Fender_Mustang\"><\/span>Types of Fender Mustang<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking to invest in a new guitar, and your mind is leaning towards a Mustang, there\u2019ll be a few things you need to consider. Firstly, the smaller size results in a lower price than some of its Fender cousins, but it doesn\u2019t sacrifice any of the Fender quality.<\/p>\n<p>Secondly, it certainly shouldn\u2019t be seen simply as a cheap alternative to a Strat or Tele &#8211; it&#8217;s its own unique instrument. What it\u2019s not, however, is a high-octane shredding machine for a loud lead player, but you\u2019ll be sure to get a completely unique feel and sound out of it.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fender_Player_Player_90_Mustang\"><\/span>Fender Player &amp; Player 90 Mustang<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-11338 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/07\/Fender-Player-Mustang-90-PF-Aged-Natural-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Fender-Player-Mustang-90-PF,-Aged-Natural\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/07\/Fender-Player-Mustang-90-PF-Aged-Natural-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/07\/Fender-Player-Mustang-90-PF-Aged-Natural-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/07\/Fender-Player-Mustang-90-PF-Aged-Natural-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/07\/Fender-Player-Mustang-90-PF-Aged-Natural-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/07\/Fender-Player-Mustang-90-PF-Aged-Natural-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/07\/Fender-Player-Mustang-90-PF-Aged-Natural-980x980.jpg 980w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/07\/Fender-Player-Mustang-90-PF-Aged-Natural-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/07\/Fender-Player-Mustang-90-PF-Aged-Natural.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>A great place to start for anyone looking to join the party, the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Fender\/Mustang?page=1&amp;filters[250]=6283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Player model<\/a><\/strong> is the original Mustang recipe and offers a little bit of everything.<\/p>\n<p>Providing high-quality Fender sound to studio and stage since 1964, the Player model strikes the perfect balance between vintage style and modern technology.<\/p>\n<p>Delivering a performance fit for any professional musician, it&#8217;s highly playable and was the catalyst that led to the success of the Mustang over the years.<\/p>\n<p>The Player and Player 90 Series offer the best value for money out of all the Mustangs \u2013 alongside the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Fender\/Mustang?page=1&amp;filters[250]=323\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ben Gibbard<\/a><\/strong> range (but we\u2019ll get to that). They\u2019re not the cheapest, nor the most expensive, rather, they&#8217;re the very definition of industry-standard quality at a reasonable price.<\/p>\n<p>The Player Mustang is complete with two angled Fender single-coil pickups at the neck and bridge. You\u2019ll find a classic, crisp, and expressive tone that comes complete with a bit of bite and bark.<\/p>\n<p>Generally, Mustangs aren\u2019t geared towards more aggressive or intense lead playing \u2013 but served with a side of chorus, open chords they sound fantastic. The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Fender-Player-Mustang-90-PF-Burgundy-Mist-Metallic\/3APH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Player 90<\/a><\/strong> comes equipped with two P90 pickups \u2013 and this is really the main difference between them.<\/p>\n<p>P90s bring mid-rich tones, clear ringing sustains, and a surprising amount of distorted aggression when paired with an overdrive effect \u2013 so you\u2019ll get the best of both worlds.<\/p>\n<p>Anything built by Fender will be manufactured to an industry standard. You\u2019ve got a hardtail bridge on both models which is fully adjustable and increases sustain, alongside the bolt-on C-shape neck which ensures a comfortable feel and minimal strain while playing.<\/p>\n<p>The main feature that tends to separate all the different Mustang models are the switches on the body. Player guitars have two 3-position sliders for each pickup (in phase &#8211; on\/off &#8211; out of phase) which provide eight different tone settings. This is based again on the settings found on the original Mustang and gives a highly versatile sound which can be easily moulded.<\/p>\n<p>Shop now | <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Fender\/Mustang?page=1&amp;filters[250]=6283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fender Player Mustang<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vintera_60s_Mustang\"><\/span>Vintera 60s Mustang<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-11339 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/07\/Fender-Vintera-60s-Mustang-PF-Lake-Placid-Blue-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Fender-Vintera-60s-Mustang-PF,-Lake-Placid-Blue\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/07\/Fender-Vintera-60s-Mustang-PF-Lake-Placid-Blue-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/07\/Fender-Vintera-60s-Mustang-PF-Lake-Placid-Blue-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/07\/Fender-Vintera-60s-Mustang-PF-Lake-Placid-Blue-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/07\/Fender-Vintera-60s-Mustang-PF-Lake-Placid-Blue-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/07\/Fender-Vintera-60s-Mustang-PF-Lake-Placid-Blue-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/07\/Fender-Vintera-60s-Mustang-PF-Lake-Placid-Blue-980x980.jpg 980w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/07\/Fender-Vintera-60s-Mustang-PF-Lake-Placid-Blue-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/07\/Fender-Vintera-60s-Mustang-PF-Lake-Placid-Blue.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Similar in many ways to the Player Mustang, the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Fender\/Mustang?page=1&amp;filters[250]=7284\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vintera<\/a><\/strong> aims to incorporate as much of that classic \u201860s style and sound as possible \u2013 transporting you back in time.<\/p>\n<p>It has all the quality hallmarks that you would expect from a Fender guitar, crafted with an alder body and complete with a maple neck. These tonewoods bring a rich tonal palette to the guitar, with warmth and brightness that bounce off each other. The pau ferro fingerboard feels great to play and, like the rest of the Mustang range, the neck is slightly shorter which allows for more comfortable playability.<\/p>\n<p>Fender&#8217;s Vintera holds all the features of the vintage Mustangs, including a classic-style tremolo bridge that provides smooth action whilst staying true to the visual aesthetic with the plastic tip tremolo arm. Single coil bridge and neck pickups with Alnico V magnets provide a great harmonic balance between warm and clear as well as thin and thick. If you\u2019re after the quintessential, old-school Mustang experience, this could be the one for you.<\/p>\n<p>At the top of the pickguard is the Vintera Mustang\u2019s unique pickup switch system. One switch for each pickup offers four unique tonal options (neck pickup, bridge pickup, both pickups in phase, and both pickups out of phase). Master volume and tone then help to further shape the sound. The Vintera is simple, elegant, and gives you all you need without trying too hard \u2013 or charging an arm and a leg.<\/p>\n<p>Shop now | <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Fender\/Mustang?page=1&amp;filters[250]=7284\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fender Vintera Mustang<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"American_Performer_Mustang\"><\/span>American Performer Mustang<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-11343 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/07\/Fender-American-Performer-Mustang-Vintage-White-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Fender-American-Performer-Mustang,-Vintage-White\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/07\/Fender-American-Performer-Mustang-Vintage-White-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/07\/Fender-American-Performer-Mustang-Vintage-White-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/07\/Fender-American-Performer-Mustang-Vintage-White-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/07\/Fender-American-Performer-Mustang-Vintage-White-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/07\/Fender-American-Performer-Mustang-Vintage-White-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/07\/Fender-American-Performer-Mustang-Vintage-White-980x980.jpg 980w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/07\/Fender-American-Performer-Mustang-Vintage-White-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/07\/Fender-American-Performer-Mustang-Vintage-White.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Perhaps the more luxurious pick of the bunch, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Fender\/Mustang?page=1&amp;filters[250]=6857\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Fender American Performer Mustang<\/strong><\/a> is certainly a premium-grade instrument. It&#8217;s on the pricier end of the spectrum but designed with all the perks of a modern Fender, dressed in a vintage outfit.<\/p>\n<p>Manufactured with an offset alder body, the American Performer boasts a comfortable \u2018Modern C\u2019 neck profile and polyurethane finish \u2013 gloss on the body, satin on the neck. As on all the Mustang models, the scale length is a little shorter at 24 inches, and you\u2019ll find 22 frets on the board. All these things work in harmony to create smooth sound and comfortable playability.<\/p>\n<p>So, what sets this model apart from the others?<\/p>\n<p>The Performer Mustang is set up with the same Marmite \u2018Dynamic\u2019 vibrato that you would\u2019ve found on models from the late \u201860s and early \u201870s. Not everyone\u2019s cup of tea, mostly because of how it can de-stabilise the tuning of the guitar, but it does have its perks. Although modified to a hardtail bridge when used by Kurt Cobain, the tremolo shimmer that is added to the sound of the guitar is one of the things that made this model so popular with punk and grunge guitarists in the 1990s.<\/p>\n<p>Favoured by the likes of Kurt Cobain, Rory Gallagher, and John Frusciante \u2013 to name but a few \u2013 the American Performer was the model that led the Mustang revival after the reissue in the \u201890s. And it&#8217;s still an incredibly popular choice.<\/p>\n<p>Interestingly, the Performer adopts a more simplistic design when it comes to tonal options. The three-way pickup selector toggle allows the single coils to be switched off and on as well as run in parallel and out of phase. Paired with the robust, tremolo-enabled bridge and quality tonewoods which guarantee a rich and diverse voice, the Performer Mustang does pretty well for a guitar that was originally designed for students.<\/p>\n<p>Shop now | <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Fender\/Mustang?page=1&amp;filters[250]=6857\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fender American Performer Mustang<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kurt_Cobain_Signature_Mustang\"><\/span>Kurt Cobain Signature Mustang<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>The follow-up Kurt Cobain custom Fender to the hugely successful Kurt Cobain signature Jaguar, the KC Mustang has a huge amount of tonal variety, and this is the area where it truly excels.<\/p>\n<p>Complete with a Seymour Duncan humbucker at the bridge and the classic Mustang single coil on the neck, you have a little more tonal diversity with this model.<\/p>\n<p>From the neck pickup, full-bodied lows are ensured as well as a well-rounded mid-range. The real party piece of this guitar, though, is the humbucker on the bridge. No matter how much gain you run through it, this pickup retains a glorious amount of tonal clarity and richness, making it perfect for those bluesy rock sounds and grungy power chords.<\/p>\n<p>Thanks to the smaller build of the Mustang, no matter how much power you run through the humbucker, it won\u2019t ever really cross the border into metal territory, but it exists happily within the garage punk rock range.<\/p>\n<p>In the interest of full transparency, it should be said that the tuning on this model, well\u2026 isn\u2019t the greatest. Unfortunately, the tremolo has a tendency to pull the strings out of tune relatively easily on Mustangs designed with a Dynamic Vibrato bridge, as the KC is. This is why Kurt Cobain actually changed his Mustang\u2019s bridge to a hardtail spec in order to counteract this pesky quirk, a move which hasn\u2019t been emulated by Fender on his signature Mustang for whatever reason.<\/p>\n<p>However, there&#8217;s no need to panic! Our solution for a vibrato that sends your guitar tuning to wherever Ian Brown\u2019s pre-autotuned voice comes from \u2013 is just don\u2019t use it. Or at least be resourceful with it, and make sure you remember to bring your tuning pedal if you have a gig.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ben_Gibbard_Mustang\"><\/span>Ben Gibbard Mustang<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-11341 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/07\/Fender-Ben-Gibbard-Mustang-Natural-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Fender-Ben-Gibbard-Mustang,-Natural\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/07\/Fender-Ben-Gibbard-Mustang-Natural-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/07\/Fender-Ben-Gibbard-Mustang-Natural-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/07\/Fender-Ben-Gibbard-Mustang-Natural-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/07\/Fender-Ben-Gibbard-Mustang-Natural-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/07\/Fender-Ben-Gibbard-Mustang-Natural-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/07\/Fender-Ben-Gibbard-Mustang-Natural-980x980.jpg 980w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/07\/Fender-Ben-Gibbard-Mustang-Natural-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/07\/Fender-Ben-Gibbard-Mustang-Natural.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Last but absolutely not least, we have the<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Fender\/Mustang?page=1&amp;filters[250]=323\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Ben Gibbard Fender Mustang<\/a><\/strong>. Perhaps the critics&#8217; favourite, the dark horse if you will\u2026<\/p>\n<p>Built with a chambered ash body that was once a classic staple of a Fender guitar because of its resonance and lightweight feel but doesn\u2019t often make an appearance in their newer models \u2013 you\u2019re sure to find some unique tonal qualities coming out of this one.<\/p>\n<p>It also features the modified hardtail bridge that has been favoured by so many legendary Mustang players, Gibbard and Cobain included, which adds to the resonant sustain, increases the tuning stability, and ensures you look the part on stage. So, it\u2019s certainly all going well so far.<\/p>\n<p>The custom-made black Ben Gibbard Mustang single coils match the pickguard and produce tones that range from thinner with more bite to warmer and fuller on the neck pickup. You can explore multiple genres with this guitar but what it will guarantee is a wonderfully defined chordal tone which can kick into gear a little more when paired with some overdriven sounds.<\/p>\n<p>As always with Fender and any electric guitar really \u2013 comfort is key. Designed with the modern \u201cC\u201d-shaped maple neck and fingerboard which features 22 medium jumbo frets, the Ben Gibbard Mustang is going to feel fantastic to play and, as with all the Mustang range, it will be highly intuitive for both experienced and developing musicians.<\/p>\n<p>The three-way toggle pickup selector is another easy-to-use feature, offering all the tonal options that you\u2019ll need to get creative without overwhelming you with choice \u2013 there\u2019s nothing more annoying than finding the perfect sound and then tweaking the slightest thing and losing it forever.<\/p>\n<p>Shop now | <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Fender-Ben-Gibbard-Mustang-Natural\/3OXA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fender Ben Gibbard Mustang<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;72b2aac8-2a26-4106-af58-67527d130293&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Find out more&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Find_out_more\"><\/span>Find out more<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4R41TXMO988\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The Fender Mustang range is wide and expanding, and sometimes choosing just one Fender, let alone one from such a diverse selection, can be confusing. 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You cherish it. It\u2019s easy to handle, looks great, sounds great, and has something for everyone\u2019s taste. Yet it [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":40,"featured_media":11336,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<p>If the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Fender\/Mustang\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fender Mustang<\/a><\/strong> was a car, it would be the plucky old convertible you leave in the garage just to throw around a racetrack every weekend - and nobody else is allowed to drive it.<\/p><p>You cherish it. It\u2019s easy to handle, looks great, sounds great, and has something for everyone\u2019s taste. Yet it can often be overlooked simply because it isn\u2019t a Strat, Tele, or Jazzmaster - but the thing is\u2026 it\u2019s got its own party going on.<\/p><p>Embraced by the likes of Kurt Cobain (Nirvana), John McLaughlin (Miles Davis), Damon Albarn, (Blur), David Byrne (Talking Heads), and many, many more \u2013 the Fender Mustang is a not-so-secret lethal weapon.<\/p><p>Famed for boasting tones that respond well to muted picking, chorus-drenched chords and multiple strumming techniques, it\u2019s really the closest thing Fender have to a cult classic. In fact, it wouldn\u2019t have stayed in circulation past the '80s if it wasn\u2019t for the fans.<\/p><hr \/><h3>The History of the Mustang<\/h3><p><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-11340 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/07\/Fender-American-Performer-Mustang-Satin-Sonic-Blue-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Fender-American-Performer-Mustang,-Satin-Sonic-Blue\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/>The idea behind the Mustang was first incepted in the 1950s, Fender felt that there was a gap in the market for new players searching for a smaller, cheaper, high-quality electric guitar \u2013 and in \u201956 their first \u2018student guitar\u2019 range was launched with the single-pickup Musicmaster, followed by the double-pickup Duo-Sonic soon after.<\/p><p>Shorter in both scale and body size when compared to the Stratocaster and Telecaster, the idea was that players who began on a Fender student guitar would eventually graduate to one of the Teles, Strats, or Jazzmasters.<\/p><p>In 1964, the student guitar range was updated \u2013 enter the Fender Mustang.<\/p><p>A year later, the Mustang was by far the preferred choice over the Musicmaster and Duo-Sonic and was selling in its thousands. Largely based on the Duo-Sonic, the Mustang was a 22-fret, medium-scale electric guitar \u2013 and the first of this range to include a vibrato\/tremolo system with a floating bridge.<\/p><p>By the late \u201860s, the Mustangs with the iconic racing stripe and matching headstock were the popular choice and have remained a staple look of the Mustang range.<\/p><p>Production ceased in 1982, and the Mustang very quickly became a collector\u2019s item. By 1990, its popularity was so that it became the first Fender floating-bridge instrument to be discontinued and then reissued \u2013 quickly becoming a cult favourite among alternative and grunge artists. Guitarists appreciated its quirky style, easy playability, and reasonable pricing.<\/p><hr \/><h3>Types of Fender Mustang<\/h3><p>If you're looking to invest in a new guitar, and your mind is leaning toward a Mustang, there\u2019ll be a few things you need to consider. Firstly, the smaller size does come at a lower price than some of its Fender cousins, but it doesn\u2019t sacrifice any of the Fender quality.<\/p><p>Secondly, it certainly shouldn\u2019t be seen simply as a cheap alternative to a Strat or Tele - it's its own unique instrument. What it\u2019s not, however, is a high-octane shredding machine for a loud lead player, but you\u2019ll be sure to get a completely unique feel and sound out of it.<\/p><h4>Fender Player & Player 90 Mustang<\/h4><p><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-11338 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/07\/Fender-Player-Mustang-90-PF-Aged-Natural-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Fender-Player-Mustang-90-PF,-Aged-Natural\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/>A great place to start for anyone looking to join the party, the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Fender\/Mustang?page=1&filters[250]=6283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Player model<\/a><\/strong> is the original Mustang recipe and offers a little bit of everything.<\/p><p>Providing high-quality Fender sound to studio and stage since 1964, the Player model strikes the perfect balance between vintage style and modern technology.<\/p><p>Delivering a performance fit for any professional musician, it's highly playable and was the catalyst that led to the success of the Mustang over the years.<\/p><p>The Player and Player 90 Series offer the best value for money out of all the Mustangs \u2013 alongside the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Fender\/Mustang?page=1&filters[250]=323\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ben Gibbard<\/a><\/strong> range (but we\u2019ll get to that). They\u2019re not the cheapest, nor the most expensive, rather, they're the very definition of industry-standard quality at a reasonable price.<\/p><p>The Player Mustang is complete with two angled Fender single-coil pickups at the neck and bridge, you\u2019ll find a classic, crisp, and expressive tone that comes complete with a bit of bite and bark.<\/p><p>Generally, Mustangs aren\u2019t geared towards more aggressive or intense lead playing \u2013 but served with a side of chorus, open chords are going to sound fantastic. The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Fender-Player-Mustang-90-PF-Burgundy-Mist-Metallic\/3APH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Player 90<\/a><\/strong> comes equipped with two P90 pickups \u2013 and this is really the main difference between them.<\/p><p>P90s bring mid-rich tones, clear ringing sustains, and a surprising amount of distorted aggression when paired with an overdrive effect \u2013 so you\u2019ll get the best of both worlds.<\/p><p>Anything built by Fender will be manufactured to an industry standard. You\u2019ve got a hardtail bridge on both models which is fully adjustable and will increase the sustain, alongside the bolt-on C-shape neck which will ensure a comfortable feel and minimal strain while playing.<\/p><p>The main feature that tends to separate all the different Mustang models are the switches on the body, the Player and Player 90 series has two 3-position sliders for each pickup (in phase - on\/off - out of phase) which provide eight different tone settings. This is based again on the settings found on the original Mustang and gives a highly versatile sound which can be easily moulded.<\/p><p>Shop now | <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Fender\/Mustang?page=1&filters[250]=6283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fender Player Mustang<\/a><\/strong><\/p><h4>Vintera 60s Mustang<\/h4><p><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-11339 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/07\/Fender-Vintera-60s-Mustang-PF-Lake-Placid-Blue-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Fender-Vintera-60s-Mustang-PF,-Lake-Placid-Blue\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/>Similar in many ways to the Player Mustang, the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Fender\/Mustang?page=1&filters[250]=7284\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vintera<\/a><\/strong> aims to incorporate as much of that classic \u201860s style and sound as possible \u2013 transporting you back in time.<\/p><p>It\u2019s got all the quality hallmarks that you would expect from a Fender guitar, crafted with an alder body and complete with a maple neck. These tonewoods will always bring a rich tonal palette to a guitar, with warmth and brightness that bounce off each other. The pau ferro fingerboard will feel great to play and, like the rest of the Mustang range, the neck is slightly shorter which allows for more comfortable playability.<\/p><p>Finder's Vintera holds all the features of the vintage Mustangs, including a classic-style tremolo bridge that will give you smooth action whilst staying true to the visual aesthetic with the plastic tip tremolo arm. Single coil bridge and neck pickups with Alicno V magnets will provide a great harmonic balance between warm and clear as well as thin and thick. If you\u2019re after the quintessential, old-school Mustang experience, this could be the one for you.<\/p><p>At the top of the pickguard is the Vintera Mustang\u2019s unique pickup switch system. One switch for each pickup offers four unique tonal options (neck pickup, bridge pickup, both pickups in phase, and both pickups out of phase). Master volume and tone then help to further shape the sound. The Vintera is simple, elegant, and gives you all you need without trying too hard \u2013 or charging an arm and a leg.<\/p><p>Shop now | <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Fender\/Mustang?page=1&filters[250]=7284\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fender Vintera Mustang<\/a><\/strong><\/p><h4>American Performer Mustang<\/h4><p><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-11343 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/07\/Fender-American-Performer-Mustang-Vintage-White-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Fender-American-Performer-Mustang,-Vintage-White\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/>Perhaps the more luxurious pick of the bunch, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Fender\/Mustang?page=1&filters[250]=6857\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Fender American Performer Mustang<\/strong><\/a> is certainly a premium-grade instrument. It's on the pricier end of the spectrum but designed with all the perks of a modern Fender, dressed in a vintage outfit.<\/p><p>Manufactured with an offset alder body, the American Performer boasts a comfortable \u2018Modern C\u2019 neck profile and polyurethane finish \u2013 gloss on the body, satin on the neck. As on all the Mustang models, the scale length is a little shorter at 24 inches, and you\u2019ll find 22 frets on the board. All these things work in harmony to create smooth sound and comfortable playability.<\/p><p>So, what sets this model apart from the others?<\/p><p>The Performer Mustang is set up with the same Marmite \u2018Dynamic\u2019 vibrato that you would\u2019ve found on models from the late \u201860s and early \u201870s. Not everyone\u2019s cup of tea, mostly because of how it can de-stabilise the tuning of the guitar, but it does have its perks. Although modified to a hardtail bridge when used by Kurt Cobain, the tremolo shimmer that is added to the sound of the guitar is one of the things that made this model so popular with punk and grunge guitarists in the 1990s.<\/p><p>Favoured by the likes of Kurt Cobain, Rory Gallagher, and John Frusciante \u2013 to name but a few \u2013 the American Performer was the model that led the Mustang revival after the reissue in the \u201890s. And it's still an incredibly popular choice.<\/p><p>Interestingly, the Performer adopts a more simplistic design when it comes to tonal options. The three-way pickup selector toggle allows the single coils to be switched off and on as well as run in parallel and out of phase. Paired with the robust, tremolo-enabled bridge and quality tonewoods which guarantee a rich and diverse voice, the Performer Mustang does pretty well for a guitar that was originally designed for students.<\/p><p>Shop now | <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Fender\/Mustang?page=1&filters[250]=6857\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fender American Performer Mustang<\/a><\/strong><\/p><h4>Kurt Cobain Signature Mustang<\/h4><p>The follow-up Kurt Cobain custom Fender to the hugely successful Kurt Cobain signature Jaguar, the KC Mustang has a huge amount of tonal variety, and this is the area where it truly excels.<\/p><p>Complete with a Seymour Duncan humbucker at the bridge and the classic Mustang single coil on the neck, you have a little more tonal diversity with this model.<\/p><p>From the neck pickup, full-bodied lows are ensured as well as a well-rounded mid-range. The real party piece of this guitar, though, is the humbucker on the bridge. No matter how much gain you run through it, this pickup retains a glorious amount of tonal clarity and richness, making it perfect for those bluesy rock sounds and grungy power chords.<\/p><p>Thanks to the smaller build of the Mustang, no matter how much power you run through the humbucker, it won\u2019t ever really cross the border into metal territory, but it exists happily within the garage punk rock range.<\/p><p>In the interest of full transparency, it should be said that the tuning on this model, well\u2026 isn\u2019t the greatest. Unfortunately, the tremolo has a tendency to pull the strings out of tune relatively easily on Mustangs designed with a Dynamic Vibrato bridge, as the KC is. This is why Kurt Cobain actually changed his Mustang\u2019s bridge to a hardtail spec in order to counteract this pesky quirk, a move which hasn\u2019t been emulated by Fender on his signature Mustang for whatever reason.<\/p><p>However, there's no need to panic! Our solution for a vibrato that sends your guitar tuning to wherever Ian Brown\u2019s pre-autotuned voice comes from \u2013 is just don\u2019t use it. Or at least be resourceful with it, and make sure you remember to bring your tuning pedal if you have a gig.<\/p><h4>Ben Gibbard Mustang<\/h4><p><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-11341 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/07\/Fender-Ben-Gibbard-Mustang-Natural-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Fender-Ben-Gibbard-Mustang,-Natural\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/>Last but absolutely not least, we have the<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Fender\/Mustang?page=1&filters[250]=323\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Ben Gibbard Fender Mustang<\/a><\/strong>. Perhaps the critics' favourite, the dark horse if you will\u2026<\/p><p>Built with a chambered ash body that was once a classic staple of a Fender guitar because of its resonance and lightweight feel but doesn\u2019t often make an appearance in their newer models \u2013 you\u2019re sure to find some unique tonal qualities coming out of this one.<\/p><p>It also features the modified hardtail bridge that has been favoured by so many legendary Mustang players, Gibbard and Cobain included, which adds to the resonant sustain, increases the tuning stability, and ensures you look the part on stage. So, it\u2019s certainly all going well so far.<\/p><p>The custom-made black Ben Gibbard Mustang single coils match the pickguard and produce tones that range from thinner with more bite to warmer and fuller on the neck pickup. You can explore multiple genres with this guitar but what it will guarantee is a wonderfully defined chordal tone which can kick into gear a little more when paired with some overdriven sounds.<\/p><p>As always with Fender and any electric guitar really \u2013 comfort is key. Designed with the modern \u201cC\u201d-shaped maple neck and fingerboard which features 22 medium jumbo frets, the Ben Gibbard Mustang is going to feel fantastic to play and, as with all the Mustang range, it will be highly intuitive for both experienced and developing musicians.<\/p><p>The three-way toggle pickup selector is another easy-to-use feature, offering all the tonal options that you\u2019ll need to get creative without overwhelming you with choice \u2013 there\u2019s nothing more annoying than finding the perfect sound and then tweaking the slightest thing and losing it forever.<\/p><p>Shop now | <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Fender-Ben-Gibbard-Mustang-Natural\/3OXA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fender Ben Gibbard Mustang<\/a><\/strong><\/p><hr \/><h3>Find out more<\/h3><p>The Fender Mustang range is wide and expanding, and sometimes choosing just one Fender, let alone one from such a diverse selection, can be confusing. 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