Fender Artist Series Ben Gibbard Mustang Maple Neck Natural With Bag
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.
Product Specs
Model Name: Ben Gibbard Mustang®
Model Number: 0141332321
Series: Artist
Country of Origin: MX
Color: Natural
Body: Chambered Ash
Body Finish: Gloss Polyester
Body Shape: Mustang®
Neck Material: Maple
Neck Shape: Modern "C"
Neck Finish: Gloss Urethane
Neck Shape: Modern "C"
Scale Length: 24" (610 mm)
Fingerboard: Maple
Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)
Number of Frets: 22
Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
String Nut: Synthetic Bone
Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)
Position Inlays: Black Dot
Bridge Pickup: Vintage-Style Single-Coil Mustang®
Neck Pickup: Vintage-Style Single-Coil Mustang®
Controls: Master Volume
Pickup Switching: 3-Position Rotary: Position 1. Neck Pickup (Full Clockwise), Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups (Middle), Position 3. Bridge Pickup (Full Counterclockwise)
Pickup Configuration: SS
Bridge: 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Mustang Tremolo
Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style with Fender Logo
Pickguard: 1-Ply Black
Control Knobs: Black Plastic
Case/Bag: Gig Bag