Since 1964, the Fender Mustang Bass has been a super - iconic and well - known offset body style bass that just screams rock and roll. Its downsized alder body and 30” scale length make it a dream for smaller players or those who love to move around on stage. Justin Meldal - Johnsen, a dedicated bass player since 14, has played with big names like Beck, Nine Inch Nails, and Drake. He's been using a Fender Mustang Bass exclusively for over a decade. Now, Fender has joined forces with JMJ to present the Fender Justin Meldal - Johnsen Road Worn Bass to the public. This bass is specially designed to match the vintage ’67 Mustang Bass JMJ uses on the road and in the studio. It features an alder body, a maple 'C' neck, and a rosewood fretboard. A single Custom Seymour Duncan Split Single - Coil pickup delivers a thick, rich low - end tone. With its worn - through paint on the body, pick marks on the front, and aged hardware, the JMJ Mustang looks and feels like it's been on the road and is ready for action. Specifications include an Offset Solid Body Mustang shape, alder body material, Faded Daphne Blue color, Road Worn Nitrocellulose Lacquer finish, rosewood fretboard with a 9.5' radius, 30' scale length, 19 frets, dot inlays, 1 Seymour Duncan Custom Split Coil pickup, a 4 - Saddle Mustang Bass String - thru bridge, Fender USA 9050L Stainless Steel Flatwound strings (.045 -.100), standard open - gear tuners, and nickel/chrome hardware finish.
Using your Fender Justin Meldal - Johnson Road Worn Mustang Bass Guitar is a breeze. Just plug it into your amplifier, tune it up using the standard open - gear tuners, and start playing. For a great low - end tone, make the most of the Custom Seymour Duncan Split Single - Coil pickup. When you're done playing, always unplug the bass from the amp to avoid any electrical issues. Store it in a proper guitar case to protect it from dust, scratches, and humidity. Regularly wipe down the body with a soft, dry cloth to keep the Road Worn Nitrocellulose Lacquer finish looking good. Check the strings every now and then, and replace them when they start to sound dull or show signs of wear. And don't forget to keep the fretboard clean with a suitable fretboard cleaner to maintain its smoothness.
