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SHORT SCALE, HIGH STYLE

Mustang Bass

Mustang—a small bass with a big sound and identity

What Makes It A Mustang Bass

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SMALL OFFSET BODY

Its balanced silhouette offered greater comfort to budding musicians. Now, it’s the essence of unconventional vintage style.

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Short Scale Length

The 30-inch scale length is great for small-handed players looking to navigate narrower frets. It also contributes to the bass’ fat, round tone.

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Split Single-Coil Pickup

Though originally designed as a student model, the Mustang Bass delivers massive sound that makes it iconic among today’s post-punk artists, too..

Iconic Moments

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1977: New Wave, New Sound

Bands such as Television and the Talking Heads give birth to the new wave movement, challenging the punk-rock culture of the same era. The Talking Heads' Tina Weymouth plays a Mustang Bass, which complements the band's signature synth-infused art house sound.

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1996: Fender in the Studio

Justin Meldal-Johnsen becomes Beck's musical director when the singer-songwriter releases the critically acclaimed album <i>Odelay</i>. The producer and musician gains industry credibility for his work with Nine Inch Nails, Goldfrapp, the Dixie Chicks and more, and often backs those recordings with a Mustang Bass.

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2001: A Pop Punk Centerpiece

Mikey Way brings the historic Mustang Bass to the forefront of the pop-punk movement when he begins playing the instrument with My Chemical Romance.