Fender Mustang Bass Signature JMJ Black

A Mustang Bass at the Heart of Fender's DNA, Reimagined by JMJ

The Mustang Bass is one of Fender's iconic compact instruments: a short, effective, and instantly recognizable design. This JMJ Road Worn Mustang Bass continues this tradition with a "working instrument" approach: a signature bass tailored for modern musicians who move seamlessly between studio sessions, live shows, and productions while seeking a distinctly vintage feel and aesthetic.

Who Is It For, and In Which Styles?

Thanks to its short scale and ergonomics, this Fender electric bass suits both demanding beginners (comfort, ease of play) and intermediate and professional players looking for a reliable and expressive short scale. It excels in rock, indie, pop, hip-hop, electro, and alternative music, providing a solid rhythmic foundation and clear presence in the mix.

The Sound

The alder body offers a very Fender-like balance: rounded lows, clear mids, and never harsh highs. The maple neck adds attack and precision, while the rosewood fingerboard rounds out the upper spectrum for a warmer tone. The centerpiece remains the Mustang Custom Seymour Duncan Split pickup (single coil with split coil): it combines rich low-end depth with mids that "speak" easily, ideal for both pick and fingerstyle playing. The through-body stringing bridge enhances sustain, and the original flatwound strings contribute to the vintage grain, offering a smooth feel and a more "thumpy" sound.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To maintain the original feel, you can stick with the Fender USA 9050L flatwound string set (0.045 to 0.100). For rigid transport, the recommended case is the G&G Standard Mustang Bass/Musicmaster Bass/Bronco Hardshell Case Bass (P/N 0996141406). A Deluxe gig bag is included.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	S	Body	Alder
Format	Short Scale	Bridge / tailpiece	Fixed
Left handed	No	Electronics	Passive
Strings	Steel	Color	Black
Nbr of strings	4	Finishing	Glossy
Fingerboard	Rosewood	Hardware	Chromed
Nbrs of frets	19

Shape	Mustang Bass	Control knobs	black plastic
Material	alder	Hardware finish	nickel/chrome
Finish	Road Worn nitrocellulose lacquer	Tuners	Standard Open-Gear
Profile	C-shape	Pickup type	Vintage-Style
Radius	9.5" / 241 mm	Middle pickup	Mustang Custom Seymour Duncan Split single coil
Radius type	modern	Configuration	S
Inlays	aged pearloid dots	Controls	master volume, master tone
Truss rod	Vintage-Style	Pickup selector	none
Truss rod adjustment nut	Vintage-Style slotted	Series	Artist
Nut	synthetic bone	Orientation	right-handed
Headstock nut material	synthetic bone	Scale length	30" / 762 mm
Bridge	Mustang Bass 4-Saddle Through-Body	Recommended case	G&G Standard Mustang Bass/Musicmaster Bass/Bronco Hardshell Case Bass, P/N 0996141406 (not included)
Pickguard	4-ply white pearloid	Case/gig bag	included, Deluxe gig bag