Fender American Professional Classic Mustang Bass MN Faded Dakota Red

A "Golden Age" Mustang Bass Revisited for Stage and Studio

The Mustang Bass is a Fender classic with instantly recognizable charm. This American Professional Classic model retains the visual DNA and spirit of vintage models while adapting to current expectations: playing comfort, refined finishes, and electronics designed to deliver a solid sound, suitable for both studio and live performance.

For Whom and Which Styles?

Thanks to its short scale and ergonomics, this bass is suitable for demanding beginners seeking a high-end Fender that is easy to handle, as well as intermediate and advanced musicians who want a bass responsive to playing. It excels in rock, pop, indie, punk, soul, and garage, with a natural presence in the mix and a clear attack.

Sound

The alder body provides a classic Fender balance: firm lows, singing mids, and clear highs. The Coastline Mustang Bass split-coil pickup delivers a deep and punchy tone with clear articulation on finger and pick attacks. The two volume controls allow fine adjustment of each pickup's level, while the Greasebucket tone circuit reduces highs without boosting the low end, useful for keeping the lows clean and controlled when darkening the tone.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To stay true to the original specifications, choose short scale string sets (scale length 30" / 762 mm) with gauges .040-.095, such as the Fender 5250XL recommended by the manufacturer. The bass comes with a Deluxe gig bag, ideal for regular transport.

Technical specifications

Left handed	No	Fingerboard	Maple
Strings	Steel	Color	Red
Nbr of strings	4

Body material	Alder	Scale length	30" / 762 mm
Body finish	Gloss polyurethane	Bridge	Mustang Bass 4-saddle, string-through-body
Body shape	Mustang Bass	Pickguard	3-ply black/white/black
Body style	Solid body	Pickup covers	Aged white
Neck material	Maple	Control knobs	Black plastic
Neck finish	Satin polyurethane	Hardware finish	Nickel/Chrome
Neck profile	Modern "C"	Tuners	Vintage style "Lollipop" (non-reversed)
Fingerboard radius	9.5" / 241 mm	String guide	Vintage style disc
Fingerboard material	Maple	Neck plate	4 screws
Inlays	White dots	Strap buttons	Vintage style
Number of frets	19	Middle pickup	Coastline Mustang Bass
Fret size	Medium Jumbo	Pickup configuration	SS (split single-coil)
Truss rod	Standard	Controls	Volume 1 (middle pickup), Volume 2 (bridge pickup), Greasebucket tone circuit (cuts highs without adding bass)
Truss rod nut	Vintage style slotted	Switch	None
Nut material	Synthetic bone	Included	Deluxe gig bag
Nut width	1.625" / 41.3 mm