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1966 Fender Mustang Vintage Electric Guitar Olympic White 100% Original w/ohsc
Estimated price for orientation: 2 049 $
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Description Dexterity: Right-Handed Model: Mustang String Configuration: 6 String MPN: Does Not Apply Brand: Fender Exact Year: 1966 Body Type: Solid Country/Region of Manufacture: United States UPC: Does not apply
Up for sale, a 1966 Fender Mustang in excellent condition, sporting an Olympic White finish and tortoise pickguard! This guitar is 100% original and complete, with the original hardshell case, "ashtray" bridge cover, and even the stock strap! This lightly played and well cared for vintage guitar has a prominent acoustic voice that translates well through the stock pickups with great jangle and clarity. Since the pickups are essentially flat pole Stratocaster pickups with covers over the magnets, the tones are surprisingly similar, although the Mustang has the added benefit of a pair of phase switches for a very cool hollow twang when both pickups are engaged and out of phase! Weighing in at 7lbs 12oz, the poplar body balances well on a strap too. Professionally setup here at Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar with a fresh set of 11-50 nickel strings and comfortable, low action, this Mustang is an absolutely killer vintage Fender.The neck has a medium C profile that has a surprising amount of roundness and heft down at the nut with generous shoulders. The profile stays consistent in depth as you move into the higher registers of the fretboard, and has a very substantial feel. The gloss nitro lacquer finish is completely intact on the neck profile, and there's a bit of light figuring in the maple too. The guitar has the full 24" Mustang scale, 1 5/8" nut width and vintage 7 1/4" fretboard radius. The stock fretwire is intact and has been recently leveled and crowned, showing virtually no wear with plenty of height left. On the headstock, the Fender "F" tuning machines still work smoothly and hold pitch well, with clean white buttons. On the face, the original "Mustang" decal is present as well, showing only light wear on a couple of the letters on "Fender" and completely intact.The electronics all work as intended and everything is original right down to the last screw! The early "F" neck plate serial number and Stackpole pot codes date to '66, while both early gray bobbin pickups sport 1966 handwritten date codes as well. The heel of the neck is dated March, 1966, and the neck pocket has the correct paint stick markings and a very snug and secure fit for the neck. The original bridge is present, as well as the early Pat. Pending chrome vibrato unit, complete with the original arm. This vibrato has excellent spring tension and actuates with a light touch, jumping back to the original pitch with ease.Cosmetically, the body shows only a moderate amount of honest playwear, mostly around the edges of the body with a few assorted small chips and dings in the finish, and gorgeous vertical lacquer checking on the entire body. The Olympic White nitro lacquer has aged and lightly yellowed, contrasting nicely with the original tortoise pickguard and white toggle switches. All of the original shielding plates are intact and the routes are original and untouched.This is a great vintage Mustang with a desirable and honestly worn Olympic White finish, and a rare 100% original example.The original hardshell case is in fantastic shape, with three clean and original working chrome latches, as well as the stock handle. The gray speckled exterior shows only very faint wear on the black leather ends and the small neck retainer strap is present inside. The original ashtray bridge cover and black Fender strap are included as well, and these accessories are quite valuable on their own!
Please check out our shop "Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar" on the web, and feel free to call us directly with any questions at 206.399.8518.Shipping in the continental USA will be $60, fully insured and shipped via FedEx Ground. Expedited shipping available for an additional fee at buyer's request. We will happily ship WORLDWIDE, but please contact us for an accurate international shipping quote before bidding or buying, as cost varies by buyer location.
International orders will be declared as “merchandise,” and the value of merchandise will be declared as the amount paid. We cannot declare anything as a gift or for a lesser value. No exceptions! The customer is responsible for all taxes and duty, which may be collected upon delivery, as well as any additional charges involved with import.We do our best to describe all items with honesty and accuracy, but to be sure, please contact us with any questions or concerns prior to bidding or buying. We require payment within 48 hours of auction end. In the unlikely event of a return, buyer pays all shipping costs. Your positive feedback and five star ratings are very important to us, and we appreciate your communication in resolving any issues!
Description
| Dexterity: | Right-Handed | Model: | Mustang |
| String Configuration: | 6 String | MPN: | Does Not Apply |
| Brand: | Fender | Exact Year: | 1966 |
| Body Type: | Solid | Country/Region of Manufacture: | United States |
| UPC: | Does not apply |
Up for sale, a 1966 Fender Mustang in excellent condition, sporting an Olympic White finish and tortoise pickguard! This guitar is 100% original and complete, with the original hardshell case, "ashtray" bridge cover, and even the stock strap! This lightly played and well cared for vintage guitar has a prominent acoustic voice that translates well through the stock pickups with great jangle and clarity. Since the pickups are essentially flat pole Stratocaster pickups with covers over the magnets, the tones are surprisingly similar, although the Mustang has the added benefit of a pair of phase switches for a very cool hollow twang when both pickups are engaged and out of phase! Weighing in at 7lbs 12oz, the poplar body balances well on a strap too. Professionally setup here at Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar with a fresh set of 11-50 nickel strings and comfortable, low action, this Mustang is an absolutely killer vintage Fender.The neck has a medium C profile that has a surprising amount of roundness and heft down at the nut with generous shoulders. The profile stays consistent in depth as you move into the higher registers of the fretboard, and has a very substantial feel. The gloss nitro lacquer finish is completely intact on the neck profile, and there's a bit of light figuring in the maple too. The guitar has the full 24" Mustang scale, 1 5/8" nut width and vintage 7 1/4" fretboard radius. The stock fretwire is intact and has been recently leveled and crowned, showing virtually no wear with plenty of height left. On the headstock, the Fender "F" tuning machines still work smoothly and hold pitch well, with clean white buttons. On the face, the original "Mustang" decal is present as well, showing only light wear on a couple of the letters on "Fender" and completely intact.The electronics all work as intended and everything is original right down to the last screw! The early "F" neck plate serial number and Stackpole pot codes date to '66, while both early gray bobbin pickups sport 1966 handwritten date codes as well. The heel of the neck is dated March, 1966, and the neck pocket has the correct paint stick markings and a very snug and secure fit for the neck. The original bridge is present, as well as the early Pat. Pending chrome vibrato unit, complete with the original arm. This vibrato has excellent spring tension and actuates with a light touch, jumping back to the original pitch with ease.
Cosmetically, the body shows only a moderate amount of honest playwear, mostly around the edges of the body with a few assorted small chips and dings in the finish, and gorgeous vertical lacquer checking on the entire body. The Olympic White nitro lacquer has aged and lightly yellowed, contrasting nicely with the original tortoise pickguard and white toggle switches. All of the original shielding plates are intact and the routes are original and untouched.This is a great vintage Mustang with a desirable and honestly worn Olympic White finish, and a rare 100% original example.
The original hardshell case is in fantastic shape, with three clean and original working chrome latches, as well as the stock handle. The gray speckled exterior shows only very faint wear on the black leather ends and the small neck retainer strap is present inside. The original ashtray bridge cover and black Fender strap are included as well, and these accessories are quite valuable on their own!
Please check out our shop "Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar" on the web, and feel free to call us directly with any questions at 206.399.8518.Shipping in the continental USA will be $60, fully insured and shipped via FedEx Ground. Expedited shipping available for an additional fee at buyer's request. We will happily ship WORLDWIDE, but please contact us for an accurate international shipping quote before bidding or buying, as cost varies by buyer location.
International orders will be declared as “merchandise,” and the value of merchandise will be declared as the amount paid. We cannot declare anything as a gift or for a lesser value. No exceptions! The customer is responsible for all taxes and duty, which may be collected upon delivery, as well as any additional charges involved with import.We do our best to describe all items with honesty and accuracy, but to be sure, please contact us with any questions or concerns prior to bidding or buying. We require payment within 48 hours of auction end. In the unlikely event of a return, buyer pays all shipping costs. Your positive feedback and five star ratings are very important to us, and we appreciate your communication in resolving any issues!
International orders will be declared as “merchandise,” and the value of merchandise will be declared as the amount paid. We cannot declare anything as a gift or for a lesser value. No exceptions! The customer is responsible for all taxes and duty, which may be collected upon delivery, as well as any additional charges involved with import.We do our best to describe all items with honesty and accuracy, but to be sure, please contact us with any questions or concerns prior to bidding or buying. We require payment within 48 hours of auction end. In the unlikely event of a return, buyer pays all shipping costs. Your positive feedback and five star ratings are very important to us, and we appreciate your communication in resolving any issues!