Fender MIJ Trad II 60s Mustang BPL

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Fender MIJ Trad II 60s Mustang BPL

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MIJ Trad II 60s Mustang BPL

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Product Info

Article Number: 615232
Brand: Fender
Model: MIJ Trad II 60s Mustang BPL
Price: $1,637.90

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This MIJ Mustang Trad II is a fantastic option for players seeking a unique, vintage-inspired vibe. The build quality is excellent for the price point, and the Mustang pickups deliver a characterful, jangly tone that’s great for indie, surf, and alternative styles. It’s a really fun and inspiring instrument – perfect for those who want something different than the usual Strat or Tele.

Product Description

  • Fender MIJ Trad II 60s Mustang BPL
  • Electric Guitar
  • Body: Basswood
  • Bolt-on neck: Maple
  • Fingerboard: Rosewood
  • Pearl dot fingerboard inlays
  • Neck profile: U
  • Fingerboard radius: 241 mm (9.5")
  • Scale: 610 mm (24")
  • Nut width: 40 mm (1.578")
  • Bone nut
  • 22 vintage frets
  • Pickups: 2 Mustang Single Coils
  • Master volume and master tone controls
  • On/Off slide switch
  • In/out phase switch for each pickup
  • 3-ply black pickguard
  • Floating bridge with dynamic vibrato tailpiece
  • Vintage-style machine heads
  • Gold hardware
  • Colour: Black Pearl
  • Includes gig bag
  • Made in Japan
PROS
  • • Basswood body provides a surprisingly resonant and balanced tone.
  • • Maple neck with a comfortable 'U' profile enhances playability and feel.
  • • Mustang single-coil pickups deliver a distinctive, chimey, and articulate voice.
  • • Floating tremolo allows for subtle vibrato without drastic tuning instability.
CONS
  • • Basswood, while versatile, lacks the sustain of mahogany or ash.
  • • The 'U' neck profile might not suit players preferring a slimmer, modern feel.
  • • The short scale length limits low-end extension and can feel cramped for larger hands.

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Key Features

Body Material Basswood
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Rosewood
Pickups 2 Mustang Single Coils
Scale Length 610 mm (24 in)
Frets 22 Vintage
Bridge Floating bridge with dynamic vibrato tailpiece
Weight Approximately 7.8 lbs (3.5 kg)

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Frequently Asked Questions

It’s a very faithful recreation of the vintage floating trem, but with slightly improved tuning stability due to modern hardware. Expect similar characteristics – a delicate, fluttering vibrato rather than extreme dive-bombs.
Rosewood can sometimes exhibit slight finish checking over time, especially with changes in humidity, but the MIJ models generally have a well-applied finish that minimizes this. It’s something to be aware of, but not a major concern.
While both have a unique character, the Mustang is generally brighter and more articulate than the Jaguar, which tends to be darker and more scooped. The Mustang’s pickups have a more focused, less muddy sound overall.

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