Fender Mustang

About the Fender Mustang

The Fender Mustang started out as a 'student' model back when it was originally released in 1964. This was at least in part due to the shorter 24" scale length and simplified electronics. It is now regarded as an alternative culture classic.

Over the years, the Mustang has become more and more collectable. More and more musicians have chosen to play them instead of more expensive Strats and Telecasters. Along with the Duo Sonic, a similar short-scale model, the Mustang has gained a lot of credibility among indie and alternative artists. This may be due to artist association. Sonic Youth and Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds are both famous for adopting Mustangs as touring guitars.

Available as part of the Fender Offset Series, a new generation of artists can discover the particular charm of the Fender Mustang.

What Makes the Fender Mustang Different?

Originally made for beginners and students, with a shorter neck than other Fender guitars

Particularly popular with Indie and Punk musicians

Frequently Asked Questions about Fender Mustang

Question: What styles can I play on a Fender Mustang guitar?

Fender Mustang guitars and basses are very versatile. You can play any style you like with them. Heavier genres such as metal are not what the Mustang was originally intended for. But that never stopped Kurt Cobain and the rest of the Grunge crowd using Mustangs to create large, distorted sounds!

Question: Are Fender Mustang guitars light in weight?

Fender's Mustangs in the Offset Series are extremely light! In fact, Mustangs have always been lightweight guitars. This is one of the reasons they are so popular. These Offset Series models still have that signature Mustang twang and offer a lot of relief for the shoulders.

Question: What is the benefit of a 24" scale length?

A 24" scale length is a full inch and a half shorter than Fender's standard 25.5" scale length. This means that, since the strings have less distance to travel, they are less tight and are easier to play on and manipulate. This is a blessing for players who find guitar strings sore on their fingers. Guitarists who prefer heavier string gauges will also like them. They can use them without suffering the extra tension that would occur on a longer scaled neck.

Question: What is the difference between the Fender Mustang and the Duo Sonic?

In the past, there were several differences. For example, the Mustang usually had a tremolo which the Duo Sonic did not. These days, the differences are minimal. The Mustang has a slightly more offset waist and a slightly different headstock shape. Otherwise, the differences are found in the pickups (the Duo Sonic has a model with a bridge humbucker) and finish options. Both the Mustang and the Duo Sonic are part of Fender's Offset series.

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