This reissue mustang has great color and cosmetic options, as well as a heightened. Reverb transformer as found in the fender 65 twin reverb reissue, 65 super reverb reissue, and 65 deluxe reverb reissue. The sound of dave alvin on the blasters first album is all mustang goodnesstasty stuff. Both amps use closed back ported cabinets and at normal to loud playing the gt40 speakers dont lack anything imho. They had runs of both 65 and 70 reissues somewhat recently. These reissues are often confused with the original late 1968 to early 1971.
Both are great guitars and come with a few different features and specs, but. Shop fender guitars, basses, amplifiers, audio equipment, accessories, apparel and more. Fender mustang gt series amps page 55 telecaster guitar. Fender s reissue of the 65 mustang electric guitar, hearkens back to the first full year of mustang production. If you want vintage, the best value for money is probably a 70s mustang or anything post 6566 at least anyways. Theres no better, easier way to tweak your sound to unlock your creativity. Fender 1962 american vintage reissue jazz bass 62 avri. A follow on question related to low frequency coverage by the vox 8 vs mustang gt 40s 26. Jul, 2012 the squier vm jazzmasterjagand mustang all have the 42mm nut width thats wider than vintage or reissue. Unfollow fender mustang i v2 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
Apr 10, 2017 the speaker in the gt isnt going to cost any different for fender than the old mustang s g12t100. Suggest searching for and reading those for further ideas. Jan 30, 20 in this roundup we hear a vintage 66 mustang and a new fender classic series 65 reissue. Other than the firstgeneration tweed tremolux, the 5g9 and 5g9a, fender always preferred to mount its biasmodulated tremolo circuit on a fixedbias output stage. With the fender tone app you can quickly and easily access your favorite tonesperfect for gigs, rehearsals and lessons. The squier vm jazzmasterjagand mustang all have the 42mm nut width thats wider than vintage or reissue. It sounds like a fender, and the closest similarity is probably to a jaguar. Vintage vs reissue fender mustang gearslutz is partsupported by our visitors. Sound and tone comparison between a 1990s fender american deluxe plus stratocaster guitar with fender gold lace sensor pickups vs a fender 65 reissue mustang made in japan guitar. The very first spring reverbs were introduced by hammond for their organs in the 1950s. Is the fender really that much better in terms of build. This video lets you listen for some of the differences between the two. Any differences between vintage mustangs and reissue mustang.
Like the promise of the sleek, expensive electric vehicles that elon musk has been selling at tesla, fenders new amps would mean that stubborn. Cars and the california lifestyle are inextricably intertwined and of course, guitars figure in, too just flash back to those mid60s fender ads showing surfers and guitars on. Setup guide stagger is the last thing i worry about, usually. Ive never heard an 8 guitar amp speaker that sounded great. Fender japan 69 reissue mustang guitar mg69 we have many used guitars on. The above, a fender american special mustang, is as simple as it gets for mustang pickup switching, as it dumps the slider switches completely and offers a nice, easy 3way toggle on the bottom horn. But with a mustang in particular having a higher bridge than a strat, it helps to get more output if you use a strat pickup. Apr 10, 2017 a follow on question related to low frequency coverage by the vox 8 vs mustang gt 40s 26. Find out how to get your instrument serviced or repaired at an authorized service center in the us or canada.
Achieve the sound and tone youre searching for with fender s redesigned mustang amp and the new fender tone app. The mustangs sound stands up to fuzz and overdrives, and gives the same clarity through big, roomy reverb. Daniel and mick both play reissue, vintagestyle fender guitars and they generate plenty of questions in that pedal show videos. P10r speaker and an aa1164 circuit with tubedriven spring reverb and tremolo. Hi, i am interested in picking up a fender mustang ss bass, and was wondering what the differences were in a vintage model vs mij reissue other than age, collectability and price. Ive recently been scouting the market for a fender mustang. This reissue mustang has great color and cosmetic options, as well as a. Achieve the sound and tone youre searching for with fenders redesigned mustang amp and the new fender tone app.
Or, if reason cant see your mustang usb audio interface, there are other topics in this forum and knowledge articles in the support area of the fender website that deal with troubleshooting asio driver installation and setup. Fender is one of the few companies that has managed to bridge the gap between building instruments and amps. I play a jazzmaster full time now but the day i can grab a reissue or japanese. We brought in harvey mclaughlin to shoot out tones between the squier vintage modified mustang and fenders mustang. To view this site, you must enable javascript or upgrade to a javascriptcapable browser. I cant decide between going all out on a 60s vintage or taking the reissue.
Apr 19, 2020 you might already know this but the fender vintera guitars come in two formats. Save vintage fender mustang guitar to get email alerts and updates on your ebay. Feb 04, 2017 ive been arguing recently between one of the new fender offset mustang duosonic guitars only the ss models and the squier vintage modified mustang. Smaller than its predecessors like the jazzmaster, the mustang was a heavyweight in the studentpriced realm and offered a. As others have said, the 65 reissue sometimes abbreviated ri, as in avri american vintage reissue is a modern guitar built to vintage specs. Fender mustang gt series amps page 60 telecaster guitar forum. Fender 65 deluxe reverb vintage reissue guitar combo. I remember seeing them wqhen the y first came out at driver s music in okc and i thougght they sucked compared to the earlier duosonics. However, if you want to buy an import reissue the fender mustang is the closest to original specd guitar fender japan ever made, especially the 65 ri which is even closer than most other ris. Support for fender instruments, amplifiers, audio, and accessories. Guitar is a 2003 fender highway one stratocaster, heaviliy modified with lust for tone moneterey jimi hendrix inspired pickups, vintage style wiring and tuners. The 2017 fender mustang versus its vintage predecessor.
Fender mustang gt series amps page 60 telecaster guitar. Do they feel about the same when playing them and is the weight the same. Today, the best mustang for your money is a japanese 65 or 69 reissue. Fenders reissue of the 65 mustang electric guitar, hearkens back to the first full year of mustang production. Ive found that i love the spanky clean sound of the fenders along with the fast, short scale and especially the 7.
Having a wider nut width on a mustang is a big deal, to me its a big deal to me on any guitar, really. Vintage guitars collector fender collecting vintage guitars fender. Now i own a 65 reissue mustang, an hh special jaguar and my new toy is a squier classic vibe jazz bass that ive modded. The speaker in the gt isnt going to cost any different for fender than the old mustangs g12t100. Fender amp schematics to assist you with your amplifier repairs and modifications. Did vox overcome this 8 speaker limitation in their latest vt20x. When you buy products through links across our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Original spec gets you a soft v profile neck, 21 vintage frets, a 7. Ive been arguing recently between one of the new fender offset mustangduosonic guitars only the ss models and the squier vintage modified mustang. From new mustang models to a stellar princeton reverb reissue, check out what fender.
In the 1990s, the mustang attained cult status largely as a result of. Fender was smart enough to make the volume control a pushpull coil selector. As a student model guitar, the mustang was originally offered with either a 34size, 22. The fender mustang is a solid body electric guitar produced by the fender musical instruments corporation. Most recently, the big f has had successes in the practice amp market with the gdec3 and mustang ranges of digital modelling amps. With a feeler gauge, check the gap between the bottom of the string and the top of the 8th fret see the spec chart below for the proper gap adjustment at headstock allen wrench. Affix a capo at the first fret and depress the sixth string at the last fret. Sep 03, 2009 today, the best mustang for your money is a japanese 65 or 69 reissue.
Search and browse the included genrespecific presets using the fender tone app, while tone. It was introduced in 1964 as the basis of a major redesign of fenders student models, the musicmaster and duosonic. See fenders new amp arsenal from the 2020 namm floor fender. Fenders mustang gt is the tesla of guitar amplifiers.
The mustang doesnt have anything like the effects or number of great amps as the axefx. Fender 1969 usa mustang vs fender japan 69 ri mustang. The fender mustang guitar also featured a rather unique tremolovibrato, or whammy bar bridge system, which is more direct than the usual fender springloaded type typically found on stratocasters. Squier vintage modified mustang vs fender offset mustang. The idea is you get a vintage looking strat but you can choose original or modern spec. Customizing individual presets is quick and easy, and you can hear your changes instantly. Fender forums view topic fender mustang i as a audio. I prefer the switching system, the tremolo, and the rosewood board on the squier. Fender stratocaster vs fender mustang guitar tone and. Virtually all the sound it produces comes out of the front of the amp, with much less from the back, side and floor, as with the vintage type amp.
As with most twelve string guitars, its value is low especially compared to six string models. The mustang iv is a 2x12 guitar combo built with onboard digital effects and amp modeling technology. The mustang iii has a much less resonant cab, and generally sounds more like a stereo system than vintage style amp. Ive briefly played a japanese reissue fender mustang a few months back, nice and recently stumbled on a nice vintage 73 for those who have owned both how do the reissues size up to the mojo factor of a vintage one. In this roundup we hear a vintage 66 mustang and a new fender classic series 65 reissue. In this guide, we break down all of fenders guitar amp ranges. The vintage fender competition finish mustang set a new precedent for the world of electric guitars at the time of its introduction by combining the timeless cool of classic cars with a design aimed at the younger crowd. The stock gt isnt a normal guitar speaker, its a flatfull range affair.
Fender literally wrote the book on electric basses, laying the foundation for musical innovation and evolution. Its a bit surprising that fender went to fixed bias at all for the 6g2, but one of this amps other standout features offers a clue to the thinking behind this move. Shop fender electric guitars, acoustics, bass, amps and more. Fender japans jaguar is second and the jazzmaster is last as it differs so much from an american jazzmaster about the only thing in common with the. Sight down the edge of the fingerboard from behind the. Ive played on a squier version and my uncles mid60s fender, and while they both have that fender sound, they arent exactly coping that strat sound either. In the case of the mustang, if i remember right, most of the mustangs youll find labeled as reissues are made fender japan. Reverberation made its debut at fender using a spring unit bought from hammond in 1961. You might already know this but the fender vintera guitars come in two formats. Fender mustang iv 150watt 2x12 modeling guitar combo reverb. It was introduced in 1964 as the basis of a major redesign of fender s student models, the musicmaster and duosonic.