SHORT SCALE, HIGH STYLE
Mustang Bass
Mustang—a small bass with a big sound and identity
What Makes It A Mustang Bass
SMALL OFFSET BODY
Its balanced silhouette offered greater comfort to budding musicians. Now, it’s the essence of unconventional vintage style.
Short Scale Length
The 30-inch scale length is great for small-handed players looking to navigate narrower frets. It also contributes to the bass’ fat, round tone.
Split Single-Coil Pickup
Though originally designed as a student model, the Mustang Bass delivers massive sound that makes it iconic among today’s post-punk artists, too..
Iconic Moments
1977: New Wave, New Sound
Bands such as Television and the Talking Heads give birth to the new wave movement, challenging the punk-rock culture of the same era. The Talking Heads' Tina Weymouth plays a Mustang Bass, which complements the band's signature synth-infused art house sound.
1996: Fender in the Studio
Justin Meldal-Johnsen becomes Beck's musical director when the singer-songwriter releases the critically acclaimed album <i>Odelay</i>. The producer and musician gains industry credibility for his work with Nine Inch Nails, Goldfrapp, the Dixie Chicks and more, and often backs those recordings with a Mustang Bass.
2001: A Pop Punk Centerpiece
Mikey Way brings the historic Mustang Bass to the forefront of the pop-punk movement when he begins playing the instrument with My Chemical Romance.