Lilac Guitar Lounge is excited to offer this 1965 Fender Mustang in it’s original Blue finish. This guitar is 100% original down to the screws holding it together! It’s a joy to play and comes with a very fast and liquid tremolo system for maximum surf rock tones. Featuring a rare "Slab" Brazilian Rosewood Fretboard, this guitar has one of few necks made for Mustangs and Jaguars in late 1965/early 1966. This guitar has had a lot of play time over the years and shows it - the clear coat over the Mustang Blue finish has yellowed but is worn down in a few spots to reveal the undercoat in spots. If you’re looking for a transitional Fender from the 60s on a budget, this is your guitar! We are so stoked to have this special instrument in the shop, so don’t hesitate to contact us and ask any questions you may have about this listing.
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Year:
1965
Finish:
Original Mustang Blue finish with white undercoat and original neck finish have been played in, with checking present throughout, especially on the guitar’s body.
Fretboard Specifications:
7.25” radius "Slab" Brazilian Rosewood Fretboard, with pearloid dot inlays. The frets appear to be original, and are well worn but play comfortably with medium action.
Nut Width / Neck Measurements:
1.6”(42mm) wide at the nut / .86" (23mm) deep at first fret, .97" (25mm) deep at twelfth fret. Neck heel is stamped "8OCT65B" indicating the Mustang Code (8), October of 1965, and a standard (B) nut width of 1.6 inches.
Weight:
6 lbs, 12 oz. (3 kg), a nice lightweight and resonant example.
Electronics:
Original Grey Bobbin Mustang Pickups and wiring. Pickups date to “11-5-65” on both (see photos). The Bridge pickup reads 5.7k ohms and the Neck reads 5.6k ohms. The Volume pot is original and the date code reads 34th week of 1965 (6534), the Tone pot dates to the 34th week of 1965 as well. The switches function correctly and have no issues.
Hardware:
All original hardware with the mustang bridge and tremolo system/bar that functions well!
Modifications:
None.
Case Details:
Original unbranded grey Mustang Hardshell case with orange lining and a Fender stamped leather latch inside.
Included:
Original Hardshell case & tremolo bar.
Additional Notes:
This 1965 Mustang is a killer and affordable guitar in today’s vintage market, and will serve you well whether you plan to play it or are merely thinking of building a collection. It’s a well-played and loved example of a mid-60s Fender, and will certainly provide joy to its next owner. If you have any questions at all about this guitar, do not hesitate to reach out to us at LilacGuitarLounge@gmail.com or message us on our website, or our instagram @LilacGuitarLounge.
Thank you for checking out this listing! At Lilac Guitar Lounge, we love bringing you the absolute best guitar-buying experience, and our goal is to see you find your new dream guitar. Every guitar has been inspected, verified, and set-up, and will be ready to rip when we ship it to you. All orders ship fully insured through UPS and a shipping number will be provided within 2 business days of purchase processing.
Returns are accepted within 48 hours of confirmed delivery, but the item must be in the same condition as when it was shipped to the customer, and is subject to a refusal of refund if found to be tampered with or damaged. If returned, a 5% restocking fee will be subtracted from the refund. Please note that ALL shipping and tariffs/duties will be the responsibility of the customer even in the event of a return, so please inspect the listing thoroughly and ask questions if you have any concerns or inquiries!
