Since the late 1990s, Ben Gibbard has been a prominent voice in indie rock as singer-songwriter for the platinum-selling band Death Cab for Cutie. His melodic, personal songwriting style and the band's powerful sound helped pave the way for generations of musicians to follow.
Ben's modified '70s Fender Mustangs have been his preferred touring choice for years. The Ben Gibbard Mustang recreates his modified touring workhorses and adds some bold new enhancements.
Featuring a chambered ash body design for increased resonance and reduced weight and a one-piece 22-fret modern "C"-shaped maple neck with 9.5" radius fingerboard and medium jumbo frets, this guitar is a comfortable and versatile stage performer. Electronics include a set of custom, vintage-inspired Ben Gibbard Mustang pickups and a stage-ready 3-way rotary pickup selector switch. What appears to be a vintage-style Mustang bridge is actually an innovative modified hardtail setup, providing rock-solid stability, intonation and sustain.
Includes strap locks and a Fender gig bag.
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Body MaterialChambered Ash
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Body FinishGloss Polyester
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Body ShapeMustang®
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Neck MaterialMaple
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Neck FinishGloss Urethane
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Neck ShapeModern "C"
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Scale Length24" (610 mm)
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Fingerboard MaterialMaple
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Fingerboard Radius9.5" (241 mm)
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Number of Frets22
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Fret SizeMedium Jumbo
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Nut MaterialSynthetic Bone
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Nut Width1.650" (42 mm)
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Position InlaysBlack Dot
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Side DotsBlack
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Bridge PickupVintage-Style Single-Coil Mustang®
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Neck PickupVintage-Style Single-Coil Mustang®
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ControlsMaster Volume
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Switching3-Position Rotary: Position 1. Neck Pickup (Full Clockwise), Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups (Middle), Position 3. Bridge Pickup (Full Counterclockwise)
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ConfigurationSS
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Bridge6-Saddle Vintage-Style Mustang Tremolo
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Hardware FinishNickel/Chrome
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Tuning MachinesVintage-Style with Fender® Logo
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Pickguard1-Ply Black
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Control KnobsBlack Plastic
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StringsFender® USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges), PN 0730250403
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Legal NoticeWARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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Case/Gig BagIncluded: Gig Bag
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Recommended CaseClassic Series Mustang®/Duo Sonic® Wood Hardshell Case, P/N 0996126306 (Not Included)
Features
- Chambered ash body
- Custom Ben Gibbard pickups
- 3-position rotary pickup selector switch
- Modern "C" neck shape
- 9.5" radius maple fingerboard with 22 medium-jumbo frets
![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/0qwJnyelGb0/maxresdefault.jpg)
Since the late 1990s, Ben Gibbard has been a prominent voice in indie rock as singer-songwriter for the platinum-selling band Death Cab for Cutie. His melodic, personal songwriting style and the band's powerful sound helped pave the way for generations of musicians to follow.
Ben's modified '70s Fender Mustangs have been his preferred touring choice for years. The Ben Gibbard Mustang recreates his modified touring workhorses and adds some bold new enhancements.
Featuring a chambered ash body design for increased resonance and reduced weight and a one-piece 22-fret modern "C"-shaped maple neck with 9.5" radius fingerboard and medium jumbo frets, this guitar is a comfortable and versatile stage performer. Electronics include a set of custom, vintage-inspired Ben Gibbard Mustang pickups and a stage-ready 3-way rotary pickup selector switch. What appears to be a vintage-style Mustang bridge is actually an innovative modified hardtail setup, providing rock-solid stability, intonation and sustain.
Includes strap locks and a Fender gig bag.
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Body MaterialChambered Ash
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Body FinishGloss Polyester
-
Body ShapeMustang®
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Neck MaterialMaple
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Neck FinishGloss Urethane
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Neck ShapeModern "C"
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Scale Length24" (610 mm)
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Fingerboard MaterialMaple
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Fingerboard Radius9.5" (241 mm)
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Number of Frets22
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Fret SizeMedium Jumbo
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Nut MaterialSynthetic Bone
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Nut Width1.650" (42 mm)
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Position InlaysBlack Dot
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Side DotsBlack
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Bridge PickupVintage-Style Single-Coil Mustang®
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Neck PickupVintage-Style Single-Coil Mustang®
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ControlsMaster Volume
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Switching3-Position Rotary: Position 1. Neck Pickup (Full Clockwise), Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups (Middle), Position 3. Bridge Pickup (Full Counterclockwise)
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ConfigurationSS
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Bridge6-Saddle Vintage-Style Mustang Tremolo
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Hardware FinishNickel/Chrome
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Tuning MachinesVintage-Style with Fender® Logo
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Pickguard1-Ply Black
-
Control KnobsBlack Plastic
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StringsFender® USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges), PN 0730250403
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Legal NoticeWARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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Case/Gig BagIncluded: Gig Bag
-
Recommended CaseClassic Series Mustang®/Duo Sonic® Wood Hardshell Case, P/N 0996126306 (Not Included)
Features
- Chambered ash body
- Custom Ben Gibbard pickups
- 3-position rotary pickup selector switch
- Modern "C" neck shape
- 9.5" radius maple fingerboard with 22 medium-jumbo frets
![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/0qwJnyelGb0/maxresdefault.jpg)
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