Fender Mustang Player II RW Birch Green

A Mustang: Fender's "offset" DNA revisited for today's guitarists

The Mustang is one of Fender's most distinctive models: compact silhouette, "offset" ergonomics, and a straightforward sonic personality. With the Player II Mustang, Fender maintains this strong identity while adapting it for modern use: a smoother neck feel, hardware designed for precision, and simple, effective electronics to get straight to the point on stage or in the studio.

For whom, and in which styles?

This electric guitar is particularly suited for serious beginners who want a truly inspiring Fender, intermediate players looking for a responsive solid-body, and gigging musicians who prioritize tuning stability and quick adjustments. Its character fits very well with styles where attack and clarity matter: indie, alternative rock, punk, pop, garage, as well as cleaner, more sculpted sounds when playing with dynamics and tone.

The sound

The alder body provides a very Fender-like balance: firm lows, present mids, and a clear high end, ideal for standing out in a mix. The Alnico 5 Mustang single-coil pickups emphasize this clarity with precise attack, bright harmonics, and a musical grain whether playing clean tones or with more biting overdrive. The Master Volume / Master Tone controls allow quick shifts from a snappy sound to a rounder texture, while the 3-position selector switch facilitates changes in live situations. The 6-saddle rigid hardtail bridge with strings-through-body design promotes note sustain and stability, while offering finer intonation thanks to individual saddles.

Recommended compatible accessories

To maintain the original feel and balance, you can use a string set with gauges .009-.042, such as the Fender USA 250L (nickel-plated steel) mentioned in the specifications. A standard 6.35 mm instrument jack cable will also be suitable for connecting to an amp or interface.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	SS	Body	Alder
Category	Asymmetric	Bridge / tailpiece	Fixed
Left handed	No	Electronics	Passive
Strings	Steel	Color	Green
Nbr of strings	6	Finishing	Glossy
Fingerboard	Rosewood	Hardware	Chromed
Nbrs of frets	22

Body material	alder	Bridge mounting	vintage 3-bolt bridge
Body style	solid body	Hardware finish	nickel/chrome
Body shape	Mustang	Tuners	Fender ClassicGear
Body finish	glossy polyester	String guide	double wing
Headstock	Mustang	Pickguard	3-ply black/white/black
Neck material	maple	Pickup covers	white
Neck construction	standard 4-bolt	Control knobs	black plastic with white indicator
Neck shape	modern "C"	Pickup selector tip	white
Neck finish	satin urethane on back, glossy urethane on front	Neck plate	4-bolt with "F" logo
Fingerboard material	rosewood	Strap buttons	standard
Fingerboard radius	9.5" / 241 mm	Neck pickup	Player Series Alnico 5 Mustang single-coil
Inlay	Black Dot	Bridge pickup	Player Series Alnico 5 Mustang single-coil
Side markers	black	Pickup configuration	SS
Number of frets	22	Controls	Master Volume, Master Tone
Truss rod	single action, headstock adjustment	𝗦𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵: 𝟯-𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝘀𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵
Truss rod nut	hex adjustment	▸ Position 1	Bridge pickup
Nut	synthetic bone	▸ Position 2	Bridge and neck pickups
Nut width	42 mm / 1.65" (2.54 cm)	▸ Position 3	Neck pickup
Bridge	6-Saddle Strings-Through-Body Strat Hardtail with bent steel saddles	Note	the indicated configuration is SS (two pickups: neck + bridge); the middle switch position corresponds to the combination of both pickups.