Open Box Fender American Performer Mustang Bass Rosewood Fingerboard Level 2 Aubergine 197881291624

Just didn't sound good or play good in my opinion.

I purchased the American Performer Mustang Limited Edition Honey Burst Satin finish, from my local GC and am very pleased. Unlike the four traditional gloss colors offered on the website, mine is a honey burst (think the color of honey) in a satin finish. Additionally, mine has the maple fretboard, whereas the website only offers the rosewood configuration on this Performer Mustang. I suppose it's those two different items that makes mine a limited edition, but I need to call Fender to confirm, as internet search are not turning up anything on it. According to the US serial number, mine was made in May 2022. The instrument feels beautiful in my hands, and Fender's craftsmanship is spot on with this guitar. Honestly, I inspected this guitar thoroughly for about 15 minutes, from top to bottom, and could not find anything wrong with the craftsmanship. My only "wish" would be a master volume controlling both pickups. As it stands, one has to turn down the volume on both pickups independently. A couple items worth noting include: - No fret sprouts - Neck is perfectly straight - no relief - No string/fret buzz - Plenty of curvy/sexy lines - Hands glide across the satin neck finish Although the instrument came strung with roundwound strings, I've already ordered a set of flatwounds, as those are my preferred choice to play. It will be interesting to hear the differences. As always, GC honored my military discount, which combined with the guitar discount, I saved 17 percent overall on my purchase.

I thought the pricing was about right for an American made guitar, I especially like the short scale as I usually play guitar. I am comparing it to a Gibson, SG Bass and they both get the job done, with big sounds and a shortened scale. I wasn't sure about a Mustang Bass, but something about the strings through the body and the pickups makes it have a great vibe. With Labella strings, made for the mustang bass, this gets down. They only had the Red in stock, but Mustang basses were usually red anyway. Can't seem to put it down.

Quality materials and workmanship resonate throughout this bass. The additional J pick up adds some cool snap without muddying the waters. The tiny mustang pickups have an incredible amount of low end.

Great feel to the neck and fretboard. Color subtle, snappy (Satin Surf Green) with very good workmanship overall. Pickup combo allows plenty of boom and range of tone. It's little, but mighty!

Use it in the two bands I'm in