Fender Mustang

About Fender Mustang

The phrase Fender Mustang can refer to either the student-oriented short-scale guitars or line of amplifiers. It also refers to Fender's Floor guitar multi-effects pedal. While the guitar model has its roots in Fender's early history, the amp line represents the company's drive to innovate and remain relevant well into the future.

Fender Mustang Guitars

The first Mustang guitar bolted off the assembly line in 1964, not long after the first Ford Mustang car was produced. Ever since, it has been captivating players looking for something a little different. The Mustang guitar was originally intended as an upgrade to Fender's student models, the Musicmaster and Duo-Sonic, which at the time represented a fairly large portion of their guitar sales. It had several unusual features, starting with a rather unique switching and wiring set-up, with a separate on/off/phase reversing slider for each of the two angled pickups, without a dedicated pickup selector. The Fender Mustang guitar also featured a rather unique tremolo/vibrato, or whammy bar bridge system, which is more direct than the usual Fender spring-loaded type typically found on Stratocasters.

As a student model guitar, the Mustang was originally offered with either a 3/4-size, 22.5-inch scale length neck, or a 24-inch scale length. It offered a shorter, more manageable scale compared to the 25.5-inch scale length found on the Telecaster and Stratocaster models. The 24" scale Mustang guitar was the more popular of the two options. The body featured an offset waist, thought to make it easier to play when seated. The guitar soon found favor with the surf and instrumental bands of the day, and has since become popular with players as diverse as Kurt Cobain, David Byrne, and Thurston Moore. Today, Fender offers several Kurt Cobain signature models, a period-correct '65 reissue, and a Pawn Shop model, loaded with dual humbucking pickups in place of the single coils.

Fender Mustang Amplifiers

er Mustang amplifiers include the GT 40, GT 100 and GT 200. The 40-watt Mustang GT 40 amplifier is 40 watts and has two 6.5-inch speakers. The Mustang GT 100 amplifier is 100 watts and one 12-inch speaker. Finally, the Mustang GT 200 amplifier is 200 watts and has two 12-inch speakers. All Mustang GT amps are loaded with modern features like built-in amp and effects modeling, USB connectivity, and Fender's FUSE software, for editing, storing and swapping your effects and presets through your computer.

The line's discontinued amplifier models include the Mustang Mini, a battery-powered portable 7-watt amp with a 6.5-inch speaker. It also includes the Mustang I, II, III and IV combo amps and the Mustang V 150-watt amplifier head with a matching 4x12 cabinet. The discontinued Fender Mustang Floor is a multi-effects pedalboard based on the amp models. The Mustang I pushes 20 watts through an 8-inch speaker, while the Mustang II pushes 40 watts through a 12" speaker. The Mustang III is a 100-watt open-back combo with a 12" Celestion. The Mustang IV rocks 150 watts through dual 12" Celestion speakers. Highly versatile, these ponies rock hard right out of the gate, or connect to your computer and use the free FUSE software to store and edit your presets and effects, and even swap them with others in the Fender community. Whether you're saddling up the guitar or the amps, you've got another winner from Fender. Grab a matching set of Mustangs and hold on to the reins!

Previous Fender Mustang Guitars

Fender Kurt Cobain Signature Mustang Left-Handed Electric Guitar (Discontinued)

Fender introduces a Mustang inspired by a true grunge legend: Kurt Cobain. When Kurt Cobain hit the stage, it was very often with a Mustang guitar. He was an enigmatic anti-hero figure with an esoteric anti-hero instrument. It was with great pride then that Fender introduced the Kurt Cobain Mustang, which evokes the man, the band, the sound and the times, and gives an authentically crafted nod to one of the most unlikely guitars to ever find itself at the center of a musical maelstrom. See for yourself. Go back and watch the famous 1991 video for "Smells Like Teen Spirit," and there he is with it is slung over his shoulder. Or think back to when you saw them on the 93-94 In Utero tour, when he seldom went onstage with anything but a Mustang. Quite often and especially later on, Mustangs were a big influence on Kurt Cobain's distinctive sound.

Inspired by his arsenal of modded guitars, the Fender Kurt Cobain Mustang boasts highly distinctive features including an angled single-coil Mustang neck pickup and ferocious Seymour Duncan JB humbucking bridge pickup mounted directly to the body, dual on-off/phase in-out switches for each pickup, a polyester-finished alder body and an Adjusto-Matic„¢ bridge with dynamic vibrato tailpiece. Other features include the classic 24 Mustang scale length, C-shaped maple neck with urethane finish, 7.25 radius rosewood fingerboard with 22 vintage-style frets and vintage-style ivory dot inlays, four-ply pickguard, master volume and tone controls, vintage-style tuners, and chrome hardware. Available in right- and left-handed models.

Fender Pawn Shop Mustang Special Electric Guitar (Discontinued)

Compact Fender Mustang body, short scale length and powerful humbucking pickups with extensive tonal control. The Fender Pawn Shop Mustang Special Electric Guitar has a modified offset Mustang body, 60s C-shaped 24 short scale maple neck, and dual Fender Enforcer humbucking pickups with 70s-style covers and unique switching. Other features include a rosewood fretboard with modern 9.5 radius and medium jumbo frets, pickup toggle switch, 3-way coil selector slide switch for each humbucking pickup (enabling 15 different tonal options), mint green pickguard, 70s-style hard-tail Stratocaster bridge, vintage-style tuners and strap buttons, and deluxe gig bag.

Fender Mustang 90 Rosewood Fingerboard (Discontinued)

A classic, comfortable short scale with huge sound that will set you apart from the crowd. Perfect for garage rock and other styles that thrive on nonconformity, the Mustang 90 offers a distinctive take on a classic model. With upgraded features, unique aesthetics and fat Fender sound, this spirited instrument is perfect for players that march to a different beat. A new take on an underground classic, it stays true to the rebellious spirit that birthed rock ‘n’ roll.

Tonally flexible, the pair of Mustang MP-90 pickups have all the bite and pristine cleans you’ve come to expect from Fender pickups, with a snarly midrange and punchy low end that breathes new life into the traditional Mustang sound. Master volume and tone controls, along with a conventional three-way pickup switch, shape the pickups’ tone to craft your sound. Topped by a 9.5 in.-radius maple fingerboard with 22 medium jumbo frets, the “C”-shaped maple neck is comfortable for all playing styles. The 6-saddle string-through-body hardtail Strat® bridge increases sustain while the bent steel saddles add a touch of “cut” to your sound, and are adjustable for spot-on intonation. The 24 in. scale is ideal for players with smaller hands, while adding a bit of warmth and thickness to the guitar’s inherent tone and giving it a slinkier playing feel.

This guitar’s smaller body easily fits those with smaller frames while maintaining Fender’s classic stylistic appeal, and is also great for energetic stage performances thanks to its light weight. A gloss polyester finish protects the body while the neck bears a satin polyurethane finish for fast, easy playability. A hot-rodded take on an indie hero, the Mustang 90 is the ideal guitar for the new wave of players who desire modern features and classic short-scale style.

Fender Modern Player Mustang Electric Guitar (Discontinued)

A classic with a few updates and plenty of vintage vibe. A spirited Mustang guitar now joins the Modern Player family. The Modern Player Mustang features the model's classic 24 scale, dual pickup slider switches (on-off-phase) and floating bridge with dynamic vibrato tailpiece. But it' also tricked out with modern mods such as dual Modern Player MP-90 single-coil pickups and a 9.5-radius rosewood fingerboard with 22 medium jumbo frets. Other features include a pine body, maple neck with œC-shaped profile, four-ply aged white pearloid pickguard, vintage-style black plastic Jazz Bass control knobs, and vintage-style Mustang tremolo arm.

Fender American Special Mustang Electric Guitar (Discontinued)

A compact guitar with dual humbuckers and coil-splitting. The first-ever American Special series Mustang model is a stripped-down blast, with a roaring HH pickup configuration, streamlined controls and a cool sonic trick up its sleeve in the form of a push/pull master volume knob that splits the atom, so to speak-splitting both Atomic humbucking pickups for great single-coil tone (inner coil of neck pickup and outer coil of bridge pickup). Further, the Adjusto-Matic bridge and anchored tail piece provide rock-solid intonation and tuning stability. Other features include a maple neck with "oval C" profile and satin finish, rosewood fingerboard with 9.5" radius and 22 jumbo frets, three-way blade pickup switching, two vintage-style black plastic Jazz Bass control knobs (master volume and tone), four-ply tortoiseshell pickguard, and nickel/chrome hardware. Deluxe gig bag included.

Previous Fender Mustang Basses

Fender Mustang Bass 2010 (Discontinued)

Small, lightweight, and punchy. The Mustang Bass is a reissue of the '64 classic. This is a great bass for smaller players or anyone who likes a lightweight instrument with a short, fast neck. 30" scale length. Alder body. Maple neck. One split single-coil pickup. Rosewood fretboard with dot markers and nickel frets.

Fender Pawn Shop Mustang Electric Bass (Discontinued)

Players continue to praise the Pawn Shop Series for evoking the more eccentric Fender creations of the mid-'60s to mid-'70s while delivering thoroughly modern sound and quality with a wealth of various Fender elements. New for 2013, the Pawn Shop Series introduces yet another pleasingly unconventional assortment of "guitars that never were but should have been," in which new models take the stage and long-vanished classics return in modern form.

With its racing stripe and short scale (30"), the Pawn Shop Mustang Bass authentically evokes the original "competition" Mustang Bass of the early 1970s. This time, though, you get the huge bass sound of a single humbucking pickup (the original had a single-coil pickup) and several classic Fender finish options. Other features include an alder body, "C"-shaped maple neck, 9.5"-radius rosewood fingerboard with 19 medium jumbo frets, four-ply white pearloid pickguard, two Jazz Bass control knobs (volume, tone) and a strings-through-body bridge with four adjustable saddles.

Fender Mustang PJ Bass, Rosewood Fingerboard (Discontinued)

A classic instrument with flexible sound, easy playing feel and slick style, upgraded for the modern bassist. Since its original release in 1964, the Mustang Bass has been one of Fender’s most enduring bass designs, finding its way into the hands of bassists ranging from The Rolling Stones to My Chemical Romance. This updated version of the short-scale underground hero adds the power of our venerable P Bass and J Bass pickups to the traditional Mustang design for flexible, thunderous bass tone with smooth playing feel and slick visual style.

Powered by a time-tested pair of pickups, the Mustang Bass PJ is packed with flexible tone that can match any sonic requirement. A punchy split single-coil P Bass middle pickup is joined by a growling Jazz Bass neck pickup in an unbeatable pairing that combines the best of both sonic worlds. Master volume and tone controls, along with a conventional three-way pickup switch get you to all available sounds. Not only is the 30 in. scale more comfortable for smaller hands, it reduces string tension, creating a looser playing feel that lends itself to nimble playing styles while adding a fat, “blooming” quality to the lower notes and sweetening the higher notes. Topped by a 9.5 in.-radius rosewood fingerboard with 19 medium jumbo frets, the “C”-shaped maple neck is comfortable for all playing styles.

This bass’ smaller body easily fits those with smaller frames while maintaining Fender’s classic stylistic appeal, and is also great for energetic stage performances thanks to its light weight. In a nod to its roots, this modernized instrument includes vintage-style Fender tuning machines and a vintage-style disc string tree, along with a four-bolt neck plate and standard four-saddle string-through-body bridge—all finished in gleaming chrome.

Previous Fender Mustang Amplifiers

Fender Mustang Mini 7W 1x6.5 Battery-Powered Guitar Combo Amp (Discontinued)

The 7-watt Mustang Mini guitar combo amp is perfect for guitarists of any skill level who need a small-but-powerful solution for practice, impromptu jam sessions, or small performances. The Mustang Mini runs on the included AC power supply or six C batteries (not included), allowing you to take great tone wherever it's needed. Eight amplifier models form the backbone of the Mustang Mini's sounds, along with 12 onboard efffects (additional effects are available using Fender's free FUSE software and the Mustang Mini's USB connection). 24 presets give you amazing sounds right out of the box, with more presets, including Artist presets, available using the aforementioned FUSE software. A digital chromatic tuner ensures you're always on pitch. The Mustang Mini combo amp has looks like its larger sibling, the Mustang I, including skirted knobs, "Carbon Tweed" covering, and a silver grille cloth. And to make sure you're heard, the metal carry handle doubles as a tilt-back stand.

Fender Mustang II V.2 40W 1x12 Guitar Combo Amp (Discontinued)

The Fender Mustang II V.2 guitar combo amp adds new features to one of the best selling amp series of all time. This combo features five new amp models, five new effects and intelligent pitch shifting. The Mustang V.2 Series also features USB connectivity and Fender FUSE software.

Fender Mustang III 100W 1x12 Guitar Combo Amp (Discontinued)

A one-stop solution for guitarists new to digital recording. The Mustang amplifier series raises the standard for modern guitar versatility and muscle. Driven by incredibly authentic amp models and a huge bank of built-in effects, Mustang amplifiers come equipped with USB connectivity and Fender Fuse software, allowing your musical creativity and imagination to run wild. The Fender Mustang III is a 100W open-back combo amp with a 12" Celestion speaker that sounds great and pumps serious volume. It contains 100 amp presets derived from 12 different amp models that deliver tones from vintage Fender sparkle to outrageous modern metal distortion, and 37 different effects in four categories (stomp, modulation, delay and reverb), all easily and instantly accessed.

The Mustang III combo is great for rehearsing, jamming and small gigs, and the 1/8" headphone jack doubles as a speaker-emulated line out. Further, connect Mustang III to your computer with its USB output and use the included Fender Fuse software to open up a world of possibilities, including on-screen parameter control, deep editing, additional effects, unlimited preset storage, online preset swapping with the Fender Fuse community, and free Fender artist presets. The Mustang III combo's included programmable two-button footswitch controls preset up/down, quick access, effects on/off and tap tempo (optional four-button footswitch also available). Mustang III packs it all into a striking visual design with sleek and modern Fender styling that provides a look that's as desirable as the sound.

Fender Mustang III V.2 100W 1x12 Guitar Combo Amp (Discontinued)

The Mustang III V.2 guitar combo amp adds new features to one of the world's best-selling amps. The Mustang III V.2 series raises the standard for modern guitar versatility and muscle, including five new amp models, five new effects, intelligent pitch shifting and XLR stereo outputs. It features USB connectivity and Fender FUSE software, letting your musical creativity and imagination run wild.

Fender Mustang IV 150W 2x12 Guitar Combo Amp (Discontinued)

A one-stop solution for guitar tones and recording. Driven by incredibly authentic amp models and a huge bank of built-in effects, Mustang amplifiers come equipped with USB connectivity and Fender Fuse software, allowing your musical creativity and imagination to run wild. The Mustang IV is a 150W open-back combo amp with 2 - 12" Celestion speakers that sound great and pump serious volume. It contains 100 amp presets derived from 12 different amp models that deliver tones from vintage Fender sparkle to outrageous modern metal distortion, and 37 different effects in four categories (stomp, modulation, delay and reverb), all easily and instantly accessed.

The Mustang IV combo is great for rehearsing, jamming and small gigs, and the 1/8" headphone jack doubles as a speaker-emulated line out. Further, connect Mustang IV to your computer with its USB output and use the included Fender Fuse software to open up a world of possibilities, including on-screen parameter control, deep editing, additional effects, unlimited preset storage, online preset swapping with the Fender Fuse community, and free Fender artist presets. The Mustang IV combo's included programmable four-button footswitch controls preset up/down, quick access, effects on/off and tap tempo (optional two-button footswitch also available sold separately). Mustang IV packs it all into a striking visual design with sleek and modern Fender styling that provides a look that's as desirable as the sound.

Fender Mustang IV V.2 150W 2x12 Guitar Combo Amp (Discontinued)

The Fender Mustang IV V.2 guitar combo amp adds flexibility to one of the best-selling amps in the world. The Mustang IV V.2 raises the standard for modern guitar versatility and muscle, adding five new amp models, five new effects, intelligent pitch shifting and XLR stereo outputs. It features USB connectivity and Fender FUSE software, letting your musical creativity and imagination run wild.

Fender Mustang V HD 150W Guitar Amp Head (Discontinued)

A one-stop solution for guitarists new to digital recording. Driven by incredibly authentic amp models and a huge bank of built-in effects, Mustang amplifiers come equipped with USB connectivity and Fender Fuse software, allowing your musical creativity and imagination to run wild. The Mustang V head is a 150W amp that sounds great and pumps serious power and performance. It contains 100 amp presets derived from 12 different amp models that deliver tones from vintage Fender sparkle to outrageous modern metal distortion, and 37 different effects in four categories (stomp, modulation, delay and reverb), all easily and instantly accessed.

It's great for the big gigs, and the 1/8" headphone jack doubles as speaker-emulated line out. Further, connect the Mustang V head to your computer with its USB output and use the included Fender Fuse software to open up a world of possibilities, including on-screen parameter control, deep editing, additional effects, unlimited preset storage, online preset swapping with the Fender Fuse community, and free Fender artist presets. Mustang V's included four-button footswitch controls quick access, preset/bank select, effects on/off and tuner (optional programmable two-button footswitch also available). Mustang V packs it all into a striking visual design with sleek and modern Fender styling that provides a look that's as desirable as the sound.

Fender Mustang V V.2 HD 150W Guitar Amp Head (Discontinued)

The Fender Mustang V V.2 guitar amp head gives a new look and adds new features to one of the best-selling amps of all time. The Mustang V V.2 head increases the versatility and muscle of the Mustang series, adding five new effects, five new amp models, intelligent pitch shifting and XLR stereo outputs. It features USB connectivity and Fender FUSE software, letting your musical creativity and imagination run wild.

Other Previous Fender Mustang Products

Fender Mustang V V.2 412 4x12 Guitar Speaker Cabinet (Discontinued)

The Fender Mustang V V.2 4x12 guitar speaker cab pairs perfectly with the 150W Mustang V head. Four 12" Celestion speakers are housed in a rugged, durable enclosure with sturdy center baffle bracing. Sleek and modern Fender style.

Fender Mustang Floor Guitar Multi-Effects Pedal (Discontinued)

Fender introduces the Mustang Floor guitar multi-effects pedal, its first ever multi-effects unit; a versatile high-performance floor unit that delivers pro-level amp modeling, effects and artist preset sounds in a richly varied wealth of musical styles. And you dont have to be a tech expert to use the Mustang Floor. Its easy to use right out of the box. A natural offshoot of Fender's Mustang series amplifiers (basically a Mustang amp without the power amp and speaker), the Mustang Floor is designed for a variety of applications, only one of which is a great multi-effects unit for any basic guitar amp that puts more than three dozen digital effects at your feet. Its also a modeling preamp with low-impedance speaker-emulated outputs for running direct to a PA system, a modeling preamp with line-level outputs for use with a power amp and speakers, a silent practice system with stereo headphone output and auxiliary input perfect for playing along with an iPod or other media player, and a fantastic tone machine for direct-to-digital USB recording.

Mustang Floor features include nine footswitches and a solid aluminum treadle-style control pedal, intuitive Mustang III control panel and LCD window, 12 amp models, 37 effects, 100 onboard factory and user presets, individual stompbox mode in which amp models can be bypassed, headphone output and auxiliary input, dual XLR and dual 1/4" line outputs with level control (outputs can be programmed for optimal response with PA system, power amp or guitar amp), chromatic tuner, and easy USB connectivity for high-quality low-latency audio output and interface with free Fender FUSE application. Fender FUSE software, included as a free download, offers on-screen parameter control, deep editing, œhidden parameters, unlimited preset storage, easy firmware upgrades and additional free content from Fender, Fender artists and other users worldwide. Additional control available with optional EXP-1 pedal.