Fender Mustang Bass PJ Player II MN 3-color Sunburst

A Modernized Mustang Bass in the Fender Player II Spirit

The Mustang Bass has established itself as a compact and punchy alternative in the Fender universe, appreciated for its ergonomics and strong visual identity. This Player II inherits that DNA and updates it with player-oriented details: faster neck finishes, fingerboard comfort, and PJ electronics designed to cover a wide range of sounds, from studio to stage.

For Whom and Which Styles

The Player II Mustang Bass PJ is aimed both at beginner bassists seeking comfortable playability and intermediate to advanced musicians wanting a simple and effective stage bass. Thanks to its PJ configuration and straightforward controls (volume, tone, selector), it naturally adapts to rock, pop, indie, funk, and contexts where a clear bass presence in the mix is expected.

The Sound

The alder body provides a recognized balance: present lows, solid mids, and clean highs, ideal for remaining audible without harshness. The pair of Alnico V PJ pickups offers two complementary personalities: the Precision Bass-style split pickup delivers a dense and "growling" foundation, while the Jazz Bass bridge pickup adds attack, definition, and a sharper contour. The 3-position switch allows instant switching from bridge pickup alone to a blend of both, then to the middle pickup alone, and the Master Volume / Master Tone duo keeps it simple to shape your place in the mix.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

For immediate use, a strap (standard strap buttons), a 6.35 mm instrument jack cable, and a tuner are relevant and universally compatible additions for an electric bass of this type.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	SS	Body	Alder
Left handed	No	Electronics	Passive
Strings	Steel	Color	Gradient
Nbr of strings	4	Finishing	Glossy
Fingerboard	Maple	Hardware	Chromed
Nbrs of frets	19

Body Material	alder	Truss Rod	single action, headstock adjustment
Body Shape	Mustang Bass	Truss Rod Nut	hex adjustment 40.6 cm / 406 mm / 15.98"
Body Style	solid body	Nut	synthetic bone
Body Finish	glossy polyester	Nut Width	2.54 cm; 38.1 mm / 1.50"
Headstock	Mustang Bass	Bridge	standard 4-saddle
Neck Material	maple	Bridge Mounting	vintage style 5 screws
Neck Construction	standard 4-bolt	Hardware Finish	nickel / chrome
Neck Shape	modern "C"	Tuners	Fender vintage style
Neck Finish	satin urethane on back, glossy urethane on front	String Guide	vintage style disc
Fingerboard Material	maple	Pickguard	3-ply parchment
Fingerboard Radius	9.5" / 241 mm	Pickup Covers	black
Inlays	Black Dot	Control Knobs	black plastic with white indicator
Side Dots	black	Neck Plate	4 screws with "F" logo
Number of Frets	19	Strap Buttons	standard
Fret Type	medium jumbo