Fender American Professional Classic Mustang Bass – Faded Dakota Red, Maple Fingerboard

Meet the most nimble instrument in the U.S.-made Fender familythe American Professional Classic Mustang Bass. This short-scale legend perfectly marries the beloved vintage charm of the original with modern performance refinements. It offers the classic feel, punchy tone, and legendary reliability players expect from an American Fender, now evolved for today’s bassists. Experience the golden-era Fender soul in a compact, stage-ready package with stunning finishes.

Experience the legendary short-scale comfort and sound with the American Professional Classic Mustang Bass. This professional-grade instrument is designed for high-speed playability and delivers a surprisingly deep, focused tone that cuts through any mix.

At the core of its sound is the vintage-inspired Coastline 70’s Mustang Bass split-coil pickup. This custom-voiced pickup delivers exceptional depth, powerful punch, and clear articulation, capturing the classic, thumping tone the Mustang Bass is famous for. Tonal versatility is further enhanced by the innovative Greasebucket Tone System, which allows you to roll off the high frequencies without the sound becoming “muddy” or losing definitionperfect for sculpting warm, round bass tones.

Playability is unmatched due to the instruments 30″ short-scale length and the comfortable Modern “C” neck profile. With a 9.5″-radius fingerboard and Medium Jumbo frets, the neck is fast and effortless, reducing strain for both complex basslines and long sets. The alder body boasts custom-faded vintage and signature Fender finishes, making this bass look as good as it sounds. Premium hardware, including the eye-catching Fender ‘lollipop’ tuners, provides classic looks while guaranteeing precise and rock-solid tuning stability.

From studio session to stage, the American Professional Mustang Bass is all the soul of a golden-era Fender, evolved for today’s professional player. It comes ready for the road with an included gigbag.

Features

• Vintage Short-Scale Feel: 30″ scale length provides legendary comfort and fast, reduced-reach playability.

• Focused Power: Coastline 70’s split-coil Mustang Bass pickup delivers vintage depth, punch, and clarity.

• Effortless Playability: Features a comfortable Modern “C”-shaped neck with a 9.5″ radius fingerboard.

• Tone Sculpting Control: Greasebucket Tone System maintains articulation when rolling off high frequencies.

• Iconic Hardware: Equipped with classic Fender ‘lollipop’ tuners for precise stability and retro style.

• Professional Grade: U.S.-made Fender craftsmanship built to be the ultimate workhorse bass.

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