Fender Mustang Bass Signature Jmj RW Faded Daphne Blue

Essential Information About the Fender JMJ Road Worn Mustang Bass

• Justin Meldal-Johnsen Signature: a Mustang Bass inspired by his favorite "'67" model, designed to transition seamlessly from studio to stage.


• Short scale format: 30" / 762 mm scale length for quick playability, reduced string spacing, and a very comfortable feel.


• Road Worn nitrocellulose lacquer finish: vintage "worn-in" look and authentic feel, in an iconic Daphne Blue.


• Custom Seymour Duncan Mustang Split pickup: precise attack, present low-mids, and vintage-tinged tone with excellent foundation.

A Cult Mustang Bass, Reimagined in the Fender "Road-Ready" Spirit

The Mustang Bass is one of Fender's most iconic short-scale instrument shapes: compact, punchy, and immediately familiar. This JMJ edition captures the aesthetics and spirit of a late sixties Mustang, featuring a Road Worn finish and decidedly vintage details, while maintaining the reliability expected from a modern Artist Series instrument.

Who Is This Bass For?

The Fender JMJ Road Worn Mustang Bass is aimed at motivated beginners to intermediate/advanced players seeking a high-end short scale that is easy to master and highly musical. Its size and 30" / 762 mm scale length make it especially suitable for long sessions (rehearsal, studio, touring) and styles that require character and presence: indie/alternative, pop, rock, electro, subtle funk, and any context where the bass needs to "hold the mix" without overpowering.

Sound

The alder body delivers a classic Fender balance, with firm lows and natural mids that cut through a band mix easily. The maple neck adds response and definition, while the rosewood fingerboard slightly rounds the attack for a more organic tone. The Mustang Custom Seymour Duncan Split pickup (single-coil split) combines the clarity of a single coil with a solid foundation and vintage character, controlled simply by volume and tone knobs for straightforward operation. The 4-saddle through-body bridge contributes to tuning stability, sustain, and a very consistent string tension on a short scale.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To stay true to the instrument's spirit, you can use the original recommended string set: Fender USA 9050L (flatwound, gauges 0.045 to 0.100). For transport, the recommended hard case is the G&G Standard Mustang Bass/Musicmaster Bass/Bronco Hardshell Case Bass (P/N 0996141406, not included), and a Deluxe gig bag is included.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	S	Nbrs of frets	19
Format	Short Scale	Body	Alder
Left handed	No	Electronics	Passive
Strings	Steel	Color	Blue
Nbr of strings	4	Finishing	Aged
Top	Canadian maple	Hardware	Chromed
Fingerboard	Rosewood

Series	Artist	Truss rod nut	Vintage-style slotted
Orientation	Right-handed	Nut	Synthetic bone
Body material	Alder	Headstock nut material	Synthetic bone
Body finish	Road Worn nitrocellulose lacquer	Scale length	30" / 762 mm
Body shape	Mustang Bass	Bridge	Mustang 4-saddle through-body bass strings
Neck material	Maple	Pickguard	4-ply aged white pearloid
Neck finish	Road Worn nitrocellulose lacquer	Control knobs	Black plastic
Neck type material	Maple	Hardware finish	Nickel/Chrome
Neck profile	C shape	Tuners	Standard open-gear
Fingerboard material	Rosewood	Pickup type	Vintage-style
Fingerboard radius	9.5" / 241 mm	Middle pickup	Mustang Custom Seymour Duncan Split single-coil bass pickup
Fingerboard radius type	Modern	Pickup configuration	S
Fingerboard inlays	Aged pearloid dots	Controls	Master volume, master tone
Truss rod	Vintage-style	Pickup selector	None