Justin Meldal-Johnsen on His Signature Fender Road Worn Mustang Bass at Summer NAMM 2017

[@patrickhunter]

Man I bet this bass plays SO BEAUTIFULLY

[@ricardofarinha8922]

We know what you have to do!

[@Sheehy223]

It's alright. Doesn't feel or sound much different from a Squier Bronco Bass. It's still better than a Mustang PJ, but the flatwounds that they put on them from the factory don't really help with that.

[@stanley-fghijk441]

They got this bass so right it's insane. From the single pickup to the lollipop tuners, it's a home run. Last signature model I got was the Marcus Miller CIJ 70s Jazz (which Fender also nailed), but this one is definitely next.

[@rjayluis]

I just purchased one for my 11 year old daughter, she absolutely loves it!

[@neilfordan]

if I were to get a Bass this will be it. Usually I'm not a fan of relic instruments, but this... is beautiful.

[@joeswansonanator]

This man, the bassist, knows his amps. Sunn for life

[@charliefoxtrotthe3rd335]

Short scale bass is my only choice. I still catch shit from the old school guys who still think these are student models and for kids with short arms. I can still get the same ol' low end that a long scale an get, but mine is so much more punchy and alive, plus I can fly up and down the thing. That 36 inch reach will wear your ass out! Plus, I can use regular cases and gig bags. Never going long scale again!

[@thereeldeelpickella2423]

I've gone short-scale, as well, and mine is a precision/P bass that has an alder body and maple fret board. The intonation was pretty easy to adjust, so I didn't spend that long doing it; but it was much more difficult on even my medium-scale bass (that was of the same brand, but a cheaper, lower-quality one made of basswood with a rosewood fret-board). I am a female with small hands, and even my medium-sized bass guitar is a bit much. The neck on the short one it a bit fatter than my medium one, but it's still comfortable. Once you go shorty you don't go back; the main difference is the size! ;D

[@Thejam4]

I love mine! Especially playing live for a lot of reasons. I took off the flats and put on rounds, perfect!

[@Davimre]

No joke this is my exact dream bass.

[@albertojvel]

He said an Acoustic 370 through a 2x15 This man. Has. TASTE.

[@looniethemoonie5353]

That little quick, muted pick run he did, was just pure awesomeness. Flats+pick+short scale ftw!

[@rafbass]

A NordyMute fixes that pretty well!

[@WoahBoomshakalaka]

Tina's tone has always kicked ass!

[@compucorder64]

Oh wow, I never knew Holger played a Mustang. They were one of the archetype mythical creature bands you've mentioned. I love the sound of your Mustang. I'm coming from guitar, learning bass playing a Squier CV Mustang. It's nice, but I'm saving up for Justin's signature one. Shout out to Philip Conrad for always showcasing them. Smashing sounding and looking basses. I haven't found anything else I like as much. The more modern Sandberg Florence sounds and looks nice too though.

[@jerrylancaster256]

Roy wood was the person that sparked my interest in Mustangs, he played them in some of the videos with the Move. Just that amazing tone.

[@teensupertiger]

looks very great. i need one!

[@lilpbass]

Wish he would have played it.

[@ryanperrey]

Such a dope bass!

[@VonL]

Many of those New York New Wave musos used the " student" model Fenders b/c they were cheap pawn shop guitars.

[@jasonmyrick8148]

Will they do a musicmaster reissue?

[@acarlovonsexron1994]

Dude. Squier Bronco bass. $150. You can't beat em.

[@jasonmyrick8148]

I just like the style the white on white music master is dope

[@kylecuppett422]

Dunlop 500k super pots,Hipshot Kickass bridge,Sperzel tuners and Dimarzio Fast Track 2 in series.66 bassman head 2x15 with jbl D140f speakers.job done

[@hunterfagan6272]

Probably not

[@Jasonweckard]

I love the groovy tuners.

[@markhawksford785]

Jason Eckard 1966 style lollipop tuners.

[@Jasonweckard]

I need all basses to look like that.

[@stanley-fghijk441]

Had lollipop tuners on a '68 P Bass I (regrettably) sold years ago. I put them on all my basses now. I don't know what it is, but I love that look.

[@lassej.nordvik163]

Didn't he use to promote the Guild Starfire bass?

[@peterb7435]

Jmj rocks....I wanna hear it with his malekko diabolik

[@mannishboy1]

What flatwounds is JMJ using on his Mustang? I'm guessing D'Addario medium-scales, ECB-81M, since he's an endorsee. How's that work stringing through the body? That's a pretty radical break over the saddles!

[@jmjbassplayer]

Yes, medium-scale flats. They work great, no breakages.

[@mannishboy1]

Justin Meldal-Johnsen Very cool bass for an even cooler player! Thanks!

[@KlemenKotar]

What pickups did you put in-there (if it's not a trade secret)? :) Huge JMJ fan, gotta say (Prince-sized, though).

[@jmjbassplayer]

Seymour Duncan replicated my original pickup in collaboration with Fender.

[@KlemenKotar]

Thank you. I'll be definetly trying one out when they get to Europe.

[@dhatboy]

Be nice to see the base

[@usta028]

is it just sales talk that this sounds bigger and more focused than a p bass?

[@Thejam4]

I have a P-bass and love it. But yes, in a live situations, I've noticed my Mustang sitting in the mix differently then the P-bass. The Mustang sits more in the front of the mix, I can almost hear my Mustang cut through all the bands instruments, without being too trebly or annoying, If that makes sense?

[@arnlmndza]

i want one.

[@xh4r744]

I have a 68 mustang competition with a porta flex 1970

[@Cco1810]

American, Japan or Mexico?

[@owens7807]

Mexico

[@portwill]

So what's the price?

[@JimDragonBass]

Port:Will probably 1100$

[@dennis3951]

$999.99

[@grrg1963]

I read it will retail around $750.

[@Thejam4]

I paid $999. no tax no shipping!

[@VeryArousable]

Just bought the PJ Mustang :-(

[@pattonPwr]

better than this "signature" and factory "relic" bass. PJ mustang looks better, cheaper and more versatile

[@Thejam4]

Awe man! The Justin model is better in my humble opinion.

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Perez Michael Lewis Sandra Hernandez Angela

[@Avantimusicprojects]

Have you always been a short scale guy?...

[@TanyaParker-h5v]

Anderson William Anderson Eric Walker Donald

[@TheColonelKlink]

Thumbs up on the bass and the video. Thumbs down on anything "road worn." Marketing nonsense and Infantile idiocy.

[@tinksthemetalg1945]

TheColonelKlink Have you played one? Road worns, are truly special

[@buckbumble]

Oscar Hand I agree. I do like a road worn but it has to be right. I don’t like beat up for the sake of it. The instrument has to have something special about it.

[@thomas79marshall]

Isn't this the worst selling bass guitar in Fender's history?

[@zobazoba69]

Didn't know Adam Sandler played wicked bass....uhh??

[@amphlett7]

Haki Mann more Andy Samberg to me