Born in Corona, California, the short-scale American Performer Mustang Bass delivers the exceptional tone and feel you expect from an authentic Fender—along with new enhancements and a special split-coil pickup, replicated from the original ‘70s drawings, that make it even more inspiring to play.
The American Performer Mustang Bass includes the Yosemite split-coil Mustang Bass middle pickup and a growling Yosemite single-coil Jazz Bass bridge pickup, designed for rich, expressive tones. With flat-staggered pole pieces to increase output and a shellac coating that lets the coils breathe while controlling feedback, Yosemite pickups produce dynamic sounds ideal for any musical situation.
The American Performer Mustang also features Greasebucket tone circuitry that lets you shape your highs without adding bass, preserving your sound. The “Modern C”-shaped neck sports a 9.5”-radius fingerboard that’s comfortable for almost any playing style, along with 22 jumbo frets for effortless and accurate bending.
Features
Shape: Modern C
Wood: Maple
Neck joint: Bolt-on
Scale length: 30 in.
Truss rod: Standard
Finish: Satin
Active or passive pickups: Passive
Pickup configuration: SS
Middle: Yosemite split single-coil
Bridge: Yosemite single-coil
Brand: Fender
Series or parallel: Parallel
Fretboard Material: Rosewood
Radius: 9.5 in.
Fret size: Jumbo
Number of frets: 22
Inlays: Dot
Nut width: 1.5" (38.5mm)
Cutaway: Double cutaway
Construction: Solidbody
Body wood: Alder
Body finish: Gloss
Orientation: Right handed
Control layout: Master volume, master tone
Bridge type: Fixed
Bridge design: 4-Saddle
Tuning machines: ClassicGear with tapered shafts
Color: Chrome
Number of strings: 4
Special features: Electronics, Greasebucket tone circuitry
Case: Gig bag
Country of origin: USA
Weight: 8.25 lbs
