Since the late 1990s, Ben Gibbard, the singer - songwriter of the platinum - selling indie rock band Death Cab for Cutie, has been a major influence in the indie rock scene. His unique melodic and personal songwriting, along with the band's powerful sound, inspired many musicians. For years, Ben has favored his modified '70s Fender Mustangs on tour. The Ben Gibbard Mustang guitar recreates his touring guitars and comes with some exciting new features. This guitar features a chambered ash body. The design not only boosts resonance but also cuts down on weight. Its one - piece 22 - fret modern “C” - shaped maple neck, with a 9.5” radius fingerboard and medium jumbo frets, offers a comfortable playing experience and great versatility on stage. The electronics include custom, vintage - inspired Ben Gibbard Mustang pickups and a 3 - way rotary pickup selector switch, perfect for stage use. The seemingly vintage - style Mustang bridge is actually an innovative modified hardtail setup, providing solid stability, accurate intonation, and long - lasting sustain. Specifications: Body Shape: Mustang®; Body Material: Chambered Ash; Body Finish: Gloss Polyester; Neck Profile: Modern 'C'; Fingerboard Material: Maple; Fingerboard Radius: 9.5' (241 mm); Scale Length: 25.5' (648 mm); No. of Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo; Fretboard Inlays: Black Dot; Pickups: Vintage - Style Single - Coil Mustang® (Bridge), Vintage - Style Single - Coil Mustang® (Neck); Bridge: 6 - Saddle Vintage - Style Mustang Tremolo; Pickguard: 1 - ply Black; Strings: Fender® USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009 -.042 Gauges), PN 0730250403; Tuning Machines: Vintage - Style with Fender Logo; Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome.
Using this Fender Ben Gibbard Mustang electric guitar is a breeze. To start, plug it into your amplifier using a standard instrument cable. You can adjust the tone and volume to your liking with the knobs on the guitar. Use the 3 - way rotary pickup selector switch to choose between different pickup sounds. When it comes to playing, the comfortable neck and fretboard make it easy to move your fingers around and play various chords and riffs. For maintenance, keep the guitar in a case when not in use to protect it from dust and scratches. Wipe it down with a soft cloth after each use to remove fingerprints and sweat. Check the tuning regularly, and change the strings every few months or when they start to sound dull. Also, make sure to store the guitar in a place with stable temperature and humidity to prevent damage to the wood and hardware.
