1965 Fender Mustang Daphne Blue

Weight: 7.7 lbs

SPECS

Weight: 7.7 lbs

Case: Original Hardshell Case

Year: 1965

Condition: Very good with some dings/dents/scratches throughout.   

Tech Notes: Guitar, Hardware, and Electronics have been cleaned/tested and are functioning appropriately. Fretboard cleaned and Frets polished. Some minor fret wear in open position frets 1-3, however there is no fret buzz or impact on the playability of the guitar. Setup with minimal neck relief and medium/low action. 

This guitar has had only one previous owner! Clearly loved as a players guitar with the body wear/nicks. Plays great throughout the entire neck with consistent intonation. Fantastic feeling/sounding instrument with a long life ahead of it.

An interesting detail is the December 1965 "B" stamp on the neck heel, which corresponds with the original 1965 pot codes. The guitar also features the CBS-era headstock decal and Fender "F" tuners, placing its production during the transitional period between late 1965 and early 1966.

Also comes with the original hardshell case and original Fender leather guitar strap. 

Mods/Repairs/Issues: Full pocket shim replaced for the originally present neck shim. All original otherwise with no issues present. 

Neck Profile: C

Neck Thickness: 1st: 0.88" / 12th: 0.90"

Fingerboard Radius: 7.25"

Nut Width: 1.625"

Scale Length: 24"

Electronics Layout: Volume x1, Tone x1, Pickup Switch (on/off/on) x2. These last two switches enable you the achieve the classic Mustang out of phase options.  

Pickups: Stock 1965 Fender Single Coils (gray bottom)

String Gauge: 10 - 46

Tremolo Bar: Yes

Tools Included: None

Please note: All measurements are taken in-house. While we strive for accuracy, slight variations may occur compared to manufacturer specifications due to the nature of hand-measuring.

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