Fender Mustang 1965 “Blanket of Stars” refin

Fender Mustang

Year: 1965

Origin: Fullerton, CA. USA

Finish: Refinished in a really excellent and somewhat hypnotic sparkle over black finish that we’ve nicknamed “Blanket of Stars”. The sparkles reflect colored light making this guitar look quite colorful in-person. The finish is professional and smooth although it’s someaht of a head-scratcher that the person who did the refin chose to spray the guitar without removing the pickguard or the control plate which left the original Dakota Red finish intact underneath. Perhaps this painter really wanted to utilize their taping skills because thy did an excellent job

Neck description: Full, round neck in Fender’s “B” size which is wider at the nut.

Pickups: Original single coil Fender Mustang pickups

Case: Comes with deluxe hybrid hard/soft gig bag that is not original to the guitar

Modifications/Repairs: Tremolo arm is from a Stratocaster. Guitar has been refretted with larger, more modern-style frets.

Cosmetic Condition: Good condition with the aforementioned refin, some yellowing and wear to the original finish on the neck and headstock and significant flaking of the chrome on the neck plate as well as the the bar on the tail piece. Overall condition is a 7.5 out of 10

Operational Condition: Fully-functioning including truss rod, electronics, trem, etc.

Description: Look at this killer refin’d Mustang from ’65! These original, 1960s ‘stangs are renowned for their punchy, wire-y tone and wonderful playability that doesn’t feel very different at all from Stratocasters from the era that can run you 10x as much. That said, this one has some larger, modern-style frets making it easier to bend notes than the original Mustang frets. This Mustang looks, sounds and plays incredibly well and will inspire you each and every time you pick it up and strum a chord. If you want a real deal 1960s Fender (and frankly a part of American music history) that is a one-of-a-kind that is a blast to play and will continue to climb in value you owe it to yourself to consider this Sparkly Stallion from ’65!