![]() This is purely due to their cosmetics, as ’64–’66 Mustangs can be perfectly excellent electric guitars. ![]() The Competition Series Mustangs, which featured diagonal racing stripes and forearm and rib cage contours, were introduced in 1968 and fetch about 30 percent more on the vintage market today. All images: Eleanor Jane This instrument was already sold when we saw it on the wall at ATB Guitars, but it was simply too cool not to grab for a photoshoot before it was collected by its new owner. Original Mustangs of 1964–’68 vintage were offered in white, blue and red finishes similar to Fender’s Olympic White, Daphne Blue and Dakota Red, although they were never officially named as such. The Money Shot: 1957 Fender Musicmaster A wonderful vintage Fender in time-capsule condition. ![]() The pickups were made similarly to the Stratocaster’s but were entirely covered, with no pole pieces showing, and often tended to be a little weaker.Įach was wired through its own three-way slider switch, which provided not only “on” and “off” positions but also an out-of-phase setting in relation to the other pickup when both were on and the switches set in opposite directions. The Mustang vibrato was an entirely new contraption, with a sprung tailpiece unit and separate rocking bridge, all mounted to the same base plate (with much of the workings hanging underneath). Zappa and Liz Phair even Jimi Hendrix early in his career played these great guitars. ![]() 1966 Fender Mustang (Image credit: Olivia's Vintage Guitars/Joseph Deas) Nice 1964 Pre-CBS Fender Musicmaster a cool vintage player. ![]()
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