GAS for a Mustang

[Zepfan]

My rebuilt glarry mustang has 10's on it and does well(24" scale), but many go with 11's without issues.

 

[Dan German]

A Mustang is a wonderful thing. I bought an IYV Mustang copy on a whim, and it’s my solid #2. It’s the one I grab when I want to rock hard. Personally, if I were shopping for one, I’d try them out if possible, and I doubt I’d be convinced I need the Fender over the Squier. It’s not that kind of guitar.

Also there's the new Squier Affinity Jaguar which are really cool 24' scale guitars and you should also really check out :for 250$ it's a no-brainer , and they have the best tremolo system ever designed , versus the worst one ever on the Mustang !

+1 for the Jag trem. That’s the style of trem my IYV has, and I’m 100% converted.

 

[Dismalhead]

Just get the short scale Mustang. I've had a few short scale instruments and it never bothered me a bit. If anything, I think they were more comfortable than the regular scale guitars I was used to. It'll be cool for your daughter too that you bought a guitar she could play.

 

[theGecko71]

There are a few local guitar shops now that I'm back in the Dayton area (sayonara NYC, for now). Hauer Music has some top instruments and very little used except top dollar vintage that I can't afford. The local guitar center, however, has a used Bullet Mustang HH in seafoam green that I am very tempted to nab if it's still there on Wednesday (can't get there until then). It's very affordable. I spend more in a week at the grocery store than they're asking for it. I'll have to play it first, though, to see if it plays OK. I have an '83 Bullet Deluxe bass guitar that is a dream, but that was back before Squier existed. It's a Fender Bullet, and it was made in California!

The guitar center has a used Classic Vibe Jazzmaster in shell pink, which my 15-year-old daughter would def love (she likes pink). They're asking $399, so I'll have to see how used it really is. Seems a bit pricey.

I used to have an Indonesian Squier, years ago, and I thought it was a bit crappy, to be honest, but I've heard good things about Classic Vibes.

Currently I only have four functioning electric guitars: the 83 Bullet deluxe bass, a late 60s short scale Kay SG style bass, a Chinese made Epi Dot from 2007 (a fairly nicely made guitar, but I replaced the pots), and my beloved parts-built Esquire. The only thing "cheap" on the Esquire is that I used a Squier neck I had lying around. Many times I've considered getting a better, thicker neck for it, but I'm lazy....

 

[trev333]

I ran a primary school rock band and taught the newby kids guitar....

all of them handled a normal F scale neck OK.... with small hands....

I made a few mustang shape guitars for the girls.. it's a great body shape for them... all with 25.5 scale necks... not an issue...

I did buy a short scale bass for the kids as a P bass was a bit big/long/heavy...

 

[KelvinS1965]

Good luck on Wednesday, hopefully that option will work out.

$399 seems about right for a new CV based on what we see over here UK prices (ie $ for £ conversion give or take). I was interested in the new CV Duo Sonic, but I seem to find Squier necks too thin for my taste, which probably isn't a problem in your daughter's case.

I've seen the HH option over here too for about £145; they do a blue one that is even cheaper than the used Squier I found with the Fender neck. I suspect I'd end up modifying it and maybe the neck is too thin anyway for me, so it's not worth buying to then spend as much again on something like an Allparts neck for it as it would end up being over £300. Starting to get close to a used Player/Player II one in that case. Maybe I'm learning after years of mods and partscasters.

I have an '83 Bullet Deluxe bass guitar that is a dream, but that was back before Squier existed. It's a Fender Bullet, and it was made in California!

Not to be too picky, but Squier came out in 1982 as I have a JV Squier Strat bought new in 1982. That's why they had the 40th Anniversary Squier models in 2022. Not sure they had any Mustang models out back then, but they'd probably be a bit overpriced if any used ones are around if so as early Squiers seem to sell (or at least ask for) silly prices.

 

[theGecko71]

I didn’t know Squier was around that far back but anyway my bullet bass is a fender not squier. Almost certain it’s from 83. Could be 82.

 

[theGecko71]

Turns out Squier has actually been around since 1890!

Squier - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[Guerilla Electro]

I was interested in the new CV Duo Sonic, but I seem to find Squier necks too thin for my taste, which probably isn't a problem in your daughter's case.

I've seen the HH option over here too for about £145; they do a blue one that is even cheaper than the used Squier I found with the Fender neck. I suspect I'd end up modifying it and maybe the neck is too thin anyway for me

The Bullet Mustang neck is different than Squier necks like Classic Vibe , affinity teles .. it's a D shape with a 12 radius , it feels more like a nice Gibson neck , really fast but definitely not thin , I sold my 2 classic Vibe Teles because I found the neck too thin , especially at the nut /cooy chords , but the Bullet Mustang is totally different : it's a nice D , not a thin C despite having the same nut width .

The only other Squier neck I love is the 40th anniversary Jazzmaster Gold Edition : it's really chunky , bigger than the U.S Fender Jazzmasters , but the satin 40th Vintage edition Jazzmaster is the same thin neck as the Classic Vibe though , it's only on the Jazzmaster 40Th Gold edition : it's like a warmoth boat neck !

I tried the 40th Tele gold edition , but no luck it's very thin too

 

[theGecko71]

The Squier neck I put on my Esquire is thin, and it bothered me at first, but it's been on the guitar so many years now I guess I'm used to it. My other guitars, including my acoustic guitars, have big ol fat necks. I seem to be able to play them all, but I'm no virtuoso on any of them so I guess it doesn't really matter. I tend to think a thin, short scale Squier neck will suit my daughter well. She's only about 3 inches shorter than I am, but she has very small little girl hands. I on the other hand have absurdly wide middle-aged dad hands with osteoarthritis in my right thumb! haha.

 

[KelvinS1965]

I can swap between slim taper Gibson and my much fatter Tele or Allparts Strat necks. I think the change does help with some hand problems I had at one point, where I'd end up not playing for a few days so it would recover. I found that by swapping from thin to fat (or visa versa) I didn't get to the point where I had to stop. These days I gig with my LP Tribute (slim taper) for the first set and my partscaster Strat with a 1" thick Allparts neck for the second set. There is a limit as to how slim I'm happy to go, which is why I tend to avoid Squiers generally now.

The Bullet Mustang neck is different than Squier necks like Classic Vibe , affinity teles .. it's a D shape with a 12 radius , it feels more like a nice Gibson neck , really fast but definitely not thin , I sold my 2 classic Vibe Teles because I found the neck too thin , especially at the nut /cooy chords , but the Bullet Mustang is totally different : it's a nice D , not a thin C despite having the same nut width .

The only other Squier neck I love is the 40th anniversary Jazzmaster Gold Edition : it's really chunky , bigger than the U.S Fender Jazzmasters , but the satin 40th Vintage edition Jazzmaster is the same thin neck as the Classic Vibe though , it's only on the Jazzmaster 40Th Gold edition : it's like a warmoth boat neck !

I tried the 40th Tele gold edition , but no luck it's very thin too

Nice Jazzmaster: I have the LPB Gold Strat version. The neck is OK, but I prefer my original 82 Squier or my partscaster Strat. Not sure if it's the anodised pickguard, but even when I tried some spare PV65 pickups in it I found it still a bit 'dull' sounding compared to the other two Strats. I only need one really (though I'll never sell the JV), so the 40th is going and will hopefully pay for some kind of Mustang/Duo Sonic.

Useful info on the Bullet Mustang neck as for some reason I don't like 12" on a Fender. Maybe I could get used to it and it would make it more different to my other guitars, but I'm leaning towards buying the Fender neck with the 'free Squier loaded body' (as I see it).

 

[msalama]

If you've a thing for vintage, get a '70s example since they're cheaper, and also survived the CBS era more or less intact. Mine is a rarish factory black '76 with a maple neck, and it's a great guitar - and yes indeed, that trem stays in tune just fine if you set 'er up right!

 

[uriah1]

Yep

My new old Mustang

Recently got my 64/65 mustang back after it had been through the ringer. Glad I got it done. I posted also in the Guitar repair area. The first mod was done in the late 70s . I didn't know better. It was a rocker though. Used these folks when I gave up doing it myself. lol Gerhardt guitar...

www.tdpri.com

 

[Gladhander]

I’ve been noodling for thirty+ and I like to buy guitars that are different from ones I have. Having said that…I wish I would’ve bought a Mustang or Duo and an SG way earlier. My first mustang was the Squier Afginity a pal threw in on a trade. I loved that thing! So I bought a MIJ Mustang. I’ve always wanted to try the G&L Z-coils and the MIJ had them installed along with a Mastery bridge. SCORE! I love it! I love the pickups!

Then I got into a Duo and SG with different trades and I love them as well. The Duo is the HS. I wanted the singles but the humbucker is great.

Go for it.

 

[Dave Hicks]

The recent Player versions don't have a trem, though the selector switch is in a place where it's easy to hit by accident.

D.H.

 

[NewTimerJH]

The recent Player versions don't have a trem, though the selector switch is in a place where it's easy to hit by accident.

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D.H.

At that point it’s just a duo sonic with a control plate.

 

[KelvinS1965]

The recent Player versions don't have a trem, though the selector switch is in a place where it's easy to hit by accident.

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D.H.

That's a colour scheme I like and I already have a tin of Sonic Blue if I were to buy the Squier I found.

I would agree that the switch isn't in a great place. I put the mid boost knob and bypass switch in a similar position on my Jaguar and occasionally hit my knuckle on the chrome knob...it doesn't move like a switch would either.

I don't know if it's just me, but I find the trem on the Mustang looks a bit oversized for some reason? The ones with Strat trems look OK to me, though I'm happy with a hardtail myself since my Jaguar has a trem anyway.

 

[Guerilla Electro]

actually there are little differences between Mustangs and Duo-Sonic : the Mustang body is more offset at the waist , the DuoSonic has 21 frets VS 22 frets on the Mustang ( not all Duo -onics , the MIM PlayerDuo-Soni has 22 frets , but the Squier has 21 frets like the vintage ones )

 

[theGecko71]

That's a colour scheme I like and I already have a tin of Sonic Blue if I were to buy the Squier I found.

I would agree that the switch isn't in a great place. I put the mid boost knob and bypass switch in a similar position on my Jaguar and occasionally hit my knuckle on the chrome knob...it doesn't move like a switch would either.

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I don't know if it's just me, but I find the trem on the Mustang looks a bit oversized for some reason? The ones with Strat trems look OK to me, though I'm happy with a hardtail myself since my Jaguar has a trem anyway.

That's a beauty. Candy Apple Red? The mid-boost and bypass must be fun, too.

 

[KelvinS1965]

That's a beauty. Candy Apple Red? The mid-boost and bypass must be fun, too.

Thanks yes. I chipped a big chunk off the 3 tone sunburst poly when it slipped out of a gig back onto a hard floor, so I stripped it off with a heat gun and scraper. Sprayed it with some Gibson Gold top gold, then cherry clear coat for my own take on CAR. The mid boost really fattens the sound too; I was going to fit one to my Tele build but haven't got round to it yet, hence it might go in the Mustang if I get one.