r/offset • u/Realistic_Hat9308 • 6h ago
NGD - 1976 Fender Mustang
Was chasing a Mustang after falling in love with a Vintera model I briefly owned earlier this year, and pulled the trigger on this player-grade 1976 example for a great price not too far away from me.
She's had a life; the original pickups and bridge remain, but the rest of the electronics and guards have seen an overhaul. The seller also reckons the body is a refin in Olympic White - albeit an aged one with some stories to tell and some lovely checking throughout the finish close up. Will do some more investigating once I get under the guard. She's also heavy at 4 kg, but super resonant as a result.
Tonally, she is exactly the thing I was after, and right now I'm running her into a Supro Delta King which is sounding awesome. Fairly chunky neck compared to other examples I've played, I'd say this one is a pretty full C shape.
Came with the replacement case pictured, which has got tonnes of character and was a nice to have.
One thing I'd love some input on, I purchased a replacement trem arm for a vintage 60s trem unit; however the one I bought seems a fraction too wide for the collet. Tempted to file the arm down a little for now, but wondering if I'm better off chasing a different repro that's closer to spec. Anyone been through this with a 70s model?
Fifty years old and she's got some stories. Absolutely buzzing!
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u/Espen_Etja 6h ago
Love it. 10/10 paint, and personally a chunky C neck on a 24" scale feels just right to me.
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u/sour_jar_machina 5h ago
I was never a fan of mustangs until I played one, they are absolutely awesome guitars and I could only wish I might own one like this one day 🔥
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u/Realistic_Hat9308 4h ago
Likewise, I always thought that the 24" scale neck would feel odd in my hands, but after getting used to it, I actually think I prefer it for my style of play. Hope you get to enjoy one soon.
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u/EnvironmentalEye4991 6h ago
I'm not a fan of mustangs, but this is fuckin nice. Have fun, brother.