Product Overview
Vintage Fender Mustang 1978 with Case USED 097
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Contact us and find out why you should buy your next guitar from Liberty Music! We fully inspect your instrument more than once, when received and when shipped. We also will SETUP your instrument at no additional charge prior to shipping your order.
We offer the following to help your secure your next dream guitar;
TRADE FROM ANYWHERE PROGRAM
- We accept trades on any musical instruments from anywhere simply reach out and we take care of all the logistics.
FINANCING UP TO 48 Months*
- We offer financing up to 48 Month* with Affirm, Synchrony, and Klarna, contact us today to find out more!
90 DAY LAYAWAY!
- With a 20% deposit you have 90 days to pay the balance if the guitar is in stock, if it is a pre-order simply put 20% down to secure your guitar and the remainder due once it arrives.
We buy, sell and trade with financing options with Klarna, Affirm and Synchrony available.
We will also beat any competitor's price.
We are an AUTHORIZED Fender DEALER. New guitars come with a full manufacturer’s warranty and is inspected upon receipt from the supplier and again prior to shipping your order.
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Overview
For sale is a genuine 1978 Fender Mustang, a true gem from the late CBS-era of Fender’s storied history. With its short scale, offset body, and dynamic tonal versatility, the Mustang earned a cult following that continues to grow — from ‘70s punks to ‘90s grunge legends and beyond.
This all-original example is vintage Fender through and through: distinctive tone, funky character, and unmistakable style, wrapped in authentic 1970s mojo.
Specifications
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Body: Alder (Offset contour body)
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Finish: Original [Specify Color – e.g., Olympic White, Dakota Red, Black, Natural]
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Neck: Maple with Rosewood Fingerboard
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Scale Length: 24" Short Scale
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Frets: 22 Vintage Frets
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Nut Width: 1.575" (approx.)
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Pickups: Original Fender Single-Coils (x2)
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Switching: On/Off & Phase Slider Switches for each pickup
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Bridge: Dynamic Fender Vibrato System with Floating Bridge
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Tuners: Fender “F” Stamped Tuners
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Made in: Fullerton, California, USA
Tone & Feel
The 1978 Mustang is known for its crisp, jangly cleans, snappy mids, and excellent percussive attack — ideal for surf, punk, alt-rock, or indie tones. The dual single-coil pickups combined with the phase switching options provide a wide palette of classic Fender tones, from glassy and bright to gritty and raw.
The 24-inch scale and slim C neck profile offer comfortable playability, especially for players with smaller hands or fans of short-scale feel.
Condition
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All-original parts: pickups, pots, switches, hardware, and finish
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Natural vintage aging and patina on the body and hardware
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Light checking or buckle rash typical for its age <- see photos.
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Frets show moderate wear but have life left; plays clean up the neck
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Electronics fully functional with no mods
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Original solder joints and untouched wiring (if applicable)
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Neck is straight, truss rod functions properly
