Fender Ben Gibbard Mustang - Maple, Natural SN MX22056378

MPN
0141332321
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SKU
FEN-0141332321-S1
Fender Artist Series Short Scale Electric Guitar with Custom Pickups, Chambered Ash Body, 24" Scale 22-Fret Neck, Mustang Bridge with Modified Hardtail Setup and Maple Fingerboard in Natural Finish
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Serial Number: MX22056378
Weight: 7 lbs.

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Since the late 1990s, Ben Gibbard has been a prominent voice in indie rock as singer-songwriter for the platinum-selling band Death Cab for Cutie. His melodic, personal songwriting style and the band's powerful sound helped pave the way for generations of musicians to follow. Ben's modified '70s Fender Mustangs have been his preferred touring choice for years. Fender Ben Gibbard Mustang recreates his modified touring workhorses and adds some bold new enhancements.

Featuring a chambered ash body design for increased resonance and reduced weight and a one-piece 22-fret modern 'C'-shaped maple neck with 9.5" radius fingerboard and medium jumbo frets, Fender Ben Gibbard Mustang is a comfortable and versatile stage performer. Electronics include a set of custom, vintage-inspired Ben Gibbard Mustang pickups and a stage-ready 3-way rotary pickup selector switch. What appears to be a vintage-style Mustang bridge is actually an innovative modified hardtail setup, providing rock-solid stability, intonation and sustain. Includes strap locks and a Fender gig bag.

  • Chambered ash body
  • Custom Ben Gibbard pickups
  • 3-position rotary pickup selector switch
  • Modern 'C' neck shape
  • 5" radius maple fingerboard with 22 medium-jumbo frets
 
close-up perspective view of Fender Ben Gibbard Mustang showing top and right side of body and portion of fretboard

Chambered ash body
Offers rich sustain and focused midrange with striking grain patterns.

detail image of Fender Ben Gibbard Mustang showing custom pickups

Custom Ben Gibbard pickups
These pickups have been custom-voiced to emulate Ben's personal vintage Mustangs.

detail image of Fender Ben Gibbard Mustang showing custom pickups
detail image of Fender Ben Gibbard Mustang showing volume knob and pickup selector switch disguised as tone knob

3-position rotary pickup selector switch
This simplified setup eliminates multiple slider switches and tone control and camouflages the pickup selector as the tone knob.

detail top image of Fender Ben Gibbard Mustang showing fretboard

Short scale comfort
The 24" scale combined with a 22-fret Modern 'C'-shaped maple neck and 9.5" radius fingerboard make it an easily playable guitar for musicians of all levels.

detail top image of Fender Ben Gibbard Mustang showing fretboard
detail image of Fender Ben Gibbard Mustang showing volume knob and pickup selector switch disguised as tone knob

Simplified controls
Per Ben Gibbard's personal spec, all extraneous switches and controls were removed and replaced with a single master volume and a three position rotary pickup selector.

detail image of Fender Ben Gibbard Mustang showing Mustang bridge

Mustang bridge with modified hardtail setup
This Mustang's tailpiece is locked in place for ultimate stability and resonance.

detail image of Fender Ben Gibbard Mustang showing Mustang bridge
More Information
SKU FEN-0141332321-S1
MPN 0141332321
Manufacturer Fender
Condition New
Included from Manufacturer Fender gig bag
Strap locks
Fender USA 250L nickel-plated steel strings (.009-.042 gauges),
Electric Body Style Mustang
Number of Strings 6-Strings
Right/Left Handed Right
Body Material Chambered ash
Neck Maple
Fingerboard Maple
Scale Length 24"
Nut Width 1.65"
Nut Material Synthetic Bone
Number of Frets 22
Fingerboard Radius 9.5"
Bridge 6-saddle vintage-style Mustang tremolo with modified hardtail setup
Vibrato/Tremolo Bridge No
Pickups Vintage-style single-coil Mustang
Pickup Configuration SS
Pickup Switching 3-position rotary selector disguised as tone knob
Position 1 (full clockwise): neck pickup
Position 2 (middle): bridge and neck pickups
Position 3 (full counterclockwise): bridge pickup
Controls Volume knob
Finish Gloss polyester
Natural
Hardware Finish Chrome/Nickel
Unique Features Chambered body construction for increased resonance and reduced weight
Medium jumbo frets
Vintage-style tuning machines with Fender logo

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