Fender Mustang Player II RW Black
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A Modernized Mustang: Fender Spirit, Today's Performance
The Player II Mustang carries the DNA of Fender's compact models that made their mark on the rock and alternative scenes, while adopting adjustments designed for today's guitarists. It retains the Mustang format and finishes inspired by the brand's classics, combined with more modern playability (9.5" / 241 mm radius, medium jumbo frets, softened fingerboard edges) to smoothly chain chords, riffs, and melodies.
Who Is It For, and Which Styles?
This Fender electric guitar is aimed at ambitious beginners as well as intermediate and advanced musicians seeking a simple, effective, and inspiring offset guitar. Its comfortable size and hardtail hardware make it an excellent companion for rock, indie, pop, punk, garage, and also cleaner, more refined styles when playing with attack and volume.
Sound
The Player II Mustang features an alder body, known for its balance: clear lows, present mids, and well-defined highs. The two Mustang Alnico 5 single-coil pickups deliver a lively response, with crystalline highs and nice bite, ideal for precise rhythms and leads that stand out in the mix. The 3-position selector switch allows quick switching from the warmer neck pickup to the sharper bridge pickup, with a useful middle position for broader clean tones. The strings-through-body hardtail bridge enhances attack, note sustain, and tuning stability-perfect if you like a direct response and tuning that stays put.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To stay true to the original spirit, a set of electric strings in gauge .009-.042 (nickel-plated steel) is ideal. A standard strap and a 6.35 mm instrument cable are also reliable choices for stage or studio use.
Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | SS | Body | Alder |
| Category | Asymmetric | Bridge / tailpiece | Fixed |
| Left handed | No | Electronics | Passive |
| Strings | Steel | Color | Black |
| Nbr of strings | 6 | Finishing | Glossy |
| Fingerboard | Rosewood | Hardware | Chromed |
| Nbrs of frets | 22 | ||
| Body Material | alder | Truss Rod Nut | hex adjustment |
| Body Shape | Mustang | Nut | synthetic bone |
| Body Style | solid body | Nut Width | 42 mm (2.54 cm) / 1.65" |
| Body Finish | glossy polyester | Bridge | 6-Saddle Strings-Through-Body Strat Hardtail with bent steel saddles |
| Headstock | Mustang | Bridge Mounting | vintage 3-screw bridge |
| Neck Material | maple | Pickguard | 3-ply black/white/black |
| Neck Finish | satin urethane on back, glossy urethane on front | Pickup Covers | white |
| Neck Shape | modern "C" | Control Knobs | black plastic with white indicator |
| Neck Construction | standard 4-bolt | Pickup Selector Tip | white |
| Fingerboard Radius | 9.5" / 241 mm | Hardware Finish | nickel/chrome |
| Fingerboard Material | rosewood | Tuners | Fender ClassicGear |
| Inlays | Black Dot | String Guide | double wing |
| Side Markers | black | Neck Plate | 4-bolt with "F" logo |
| Number of Frets | 22 | Strap Buttons | standard |
| Truss Rod | single action, headstock adjustment | ||
Questions frequently asked
What sound do the Player II Mustang pickups offer?
The two Alnico 5 single-coil Mustang pickups deliver sparkling highs and a lively response. The 3-way selector switch accesses the neck pickup, the bridge pickup, or both pickups together.
Does the Mustang Player II have a vibrato?
The bridge is a fixed hardtail through-body model, without vibrato. This setup promotes direct attack, note sustain, and tuning stability.
Is the neck of this Mustang comfortable for modern playing?
The maple neck features a modern C-shaped profile and a rosewood fingerboard with a 9.5-inch (241 mm) radius. The 22 medium jumbo frets and softened fretboard edges facilitate both chords and melodies. The nut width is 42 mm.
What strings should be used on a Mustang Player II?
A set of nickel-plated steel electric strings with a gauge of .009-.042 is recommended, along with a 6.35 mm instrument cable and a standard strap.
Is the Fender Mustang Player II RW Black suitable for left-handed players?
The specified configuration is intended for right-handed players. The asymmetrical Mustang body is paired with a Mustang headstock and Fender ClassicGear tuning machines. No left-handed setup is indicated in the specifications provided.
