Vintage 1966 Fender Mustang Daphne Blue With Case
SKU 80FEN229
by Fender
Save 13%
Original price
$ 3,999.99
Original price
$ 3,999.99
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Original price
$ 3,999.99
Original price
$ 3,999.99
Current price
$ 3,499.99
$ 3,499.99
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$ 3,499.99
Current price
$ 3,499.99
For fans of shorter scale guitars, or just vintage Fenders in general, we have something that will be sure to pique interest: an all-original Mustang in Daphne Blue, straight out of 1966. This is a bit of a rare bird (or should we say horse, or better yet, pony).
The Mustang first debuted in 1964, towards the tail end of the "pre-CBS" era. It was an effort to upgrade the student line of guitars, and became a gateway to more grown up Fender models like the Strat, Tele, Jazzmaster and Jaguar. Originally a 22.5" scale, it soon changed to a 24" scale which became more popular. Over the years, the Mustang has gained status as a cult favorite, and used by players as diverse as Kurt Cobain, Adrian Belew, and Bilinda Butcher.
While many vintage Mustangs out there have been modified, this one has not - all of the parts are original, including the pickups, as well as the finish. The electronics appear to be untouched, and as far as we can tell, the only thing changed over the gear has been the strings. Also, the case is not original (but it is a nice hardshell case for a Mustang).
The guitar has been setup to play perfectly by our "offset specialist" that loves Mustangs. The frets still have life in them. It plays like a vintage guitar - 7.25" radius, vintage frets, etc. and is perfect for anyone that is looking for that. Of course a flat radius and big frets would be weird on a guitar like this. It's not exactly a shredder's axe!
We rarely see all original Mustangs from the mid-60's, and definitely not ones this nice. This is a great find for any fan of vintage Mustangs, or anyone wanting a piece of Fender history in their possession.
S/N 162892