At last, someone who actually explains the differences rather than just relying on my untrained ears. Excellent review that actually led me to buy one here in England. Thank you.
Thanks for great explanation on short scale. I have been a bass player off and on for past 15 years or so. Never encountered short scale until seeing this bass. Nice to hear some of the physics behind the short scale compared with regular. Love the sound it has, trying to add it to my guitar arsenal.
The p pickup Fu King kills on these things, perfect p tone to my ears, when u blend that j in in it's a perfect modern classic sound, love my maple necked sienna burst!
Fantastic review as always, really insightful take on the difference in feel and sound. Much better than the usual "shortscale, so great for kids and women". Fender really gives us bass players a lot of options when it comes to shortscale basses nowadays. Squier bronco (super cheap), Classic vibe (great bang for your buck), Player series (a nice different take with the PJ set-up), Vintera (a more classic mustang bass) and finally, the Performer (the only American made option, mustang plus jazz pickup). I would love to see a comparison video of those five.
Anthony, I love your videos. You are a fantastic player and skilled and knowledgeable reviewer!!! I purchased the Classic Vibe 60s precision bass after your demo. Great, in-depth explanation of the short scale instrument. Thanks
Have the exact bass. This thing is an excellent bass. Only negative is the switch. I ditched mine & added a blend knob. Now its just a switch that does nothing !!
You can always get short scale strings if you wanna play a short scale like you would a long scole bass... People never mention that in these demoes, for some reason. love your videos, btw
Damn the Pau Ferro, shortscale, and P/J Pickup Combination really shine with this particular Mustang bass. Super stout, aggressive bass with that Fender Pau Ferro sizzle in the mids. Really cooking with gas with this one, might just be that particular instrument but that J pick up is downright impressive. Extremely mix-cutting, I absolutely love these new Pau Ferro Fenders coming out. Everyone who prefers the old way is dumb; You can still darken the Pau Ferro, it has nicer grain, sounds better, and is better quality than that cardboard fretboard Fender has been using on MIM basses for years. Don't even tell me - I've bought them
Always watchin your review n demos of fender basses,great explanation this man!then i that i pick one for switch my tokai jazz bass with u shape neck profile bc my hands are small🤌..and i not have budget to buy joe dart shortscale bass😝.this bass is dope!fantastic mix of mustang design n pj pups configs‼️💥🎸
How much do these basses actually weigh ??? I recently had Lumbar-Fusion Back surgery and I am looking for something lighter than my P Bass. Please advise and Thanks! BTW, several reviews price these basses at under $700 however Fender has raised the list price to $850 !!!
Anthony never dissapoints
At last, someone who actually explains the differences rather than just relying on my untrained ears. Excellent review that actually led me to buy one here in England. Thank you.
Neck fingers 8:34
Neck pick 9:52
Bridge fingers 10:28
Bridge pick 11:07
Both fingers 12:32
Both pick (still waiting)
Thanks for great explanation on short scale. I have been a bass player off and on for past 15 years or so. Never encountered short scale until seeing this bass. Nice to hear some of the physics behind the short scale compared with regular. Love the sound it has, trying to add it to my guitar arsenal.
The p pickup Fu King kills on these things, perfect p tone to my ears, when u blend that j in in it's a perfect modern classic sound, love my maple necked sienna burst!
Fantastic review as always, really insightful take on the difference in feel and sound. Much better than the usual "shortscale, so great for kids and women". Fender really gives us bass players a lot of options when it comes to shortscale basses nowadays. Squier bronco (super cheap), Classic vibe (great bang for your buck), Player series (a nice different take with the PJ set-up), Vintera (a more classic mustang bass) and finally, the Performer (the only American made option, mustang plus jazz pickup). I would love to see a comparison video of those five.
Ohhhh myyyyy that J-Bass pickup sounds good
Excellent explanation.
Great videos! If you were local to me I'd always be in the store - unfortunately I live in the UK!
Short-scale is also good if you deal with chronic pain issues.
great review - not only for the instrument itself but explaining in detail re the differences with short scale basses... super helpful , thanks !
Anthony, I love your videos. You are a fantastic player and skilled and knowledgeable reviewer!!! I purchased the Classic Vibe 60s precision bass after your demo. Great, in-depth explanation of the short scale instrument. Thanks
I've got Tapewound strings on mine.
I'd love to watch a review on one of those new Junior Collection Short-scale Jazz Basses from Fender Japan.
Solid review. Great to see a review that is actually helpful
Have the exact bass. This thing is an excellent bass. Only negative is the switch. I ditched mine & added a blend knob. Now its just a switch that does nothing !!
You can always get short scale strings if you wanna play a short scale like you would a long scole bass... People never mention that in these demoes, for some reason.
love your videos, btw
Damn the Pau Ferro, shortscale, and P/J Pickup Combination really shine with this particular Mustang bass. Super stout, aggressive bass with that Fender Pau Ferro sizzle in the mids. Really cooking with gas with this one, might just be that particular instrument but that J pick up is downright impressive. Extremely mix-cutting, I absolutely love these new Pau Ferro Fenders coming out. Everyone who prefers the old way is dumb; You can still darken the Pau Ferro, it has nicer grain, sounds better, and is better quality than that cardboard fretboard Fender has been using on MIM basses for years. Don't even tell me - I've bought them
Just bought that exact guitar. Can't put it down it's so much fun.
Fun basses for sure! Enjoy! Thanks for watching - Anthony
Really nice review. Thank you.
Nice review. IMO these mustang basses are indispensable in the studio, and live when your old ;-)
... the lick reminds me the Headhunters version of Watermelon Man... Great review as usual!👍🏼❤️
I got a MX made one. My first short scale. Wish I would had gotten one sooner really. I like the way it plays. Switch is crap though.
some hum on the J pickup
Always watchin your review n demos of fender basses,great explanation this man!then i that i pick one for switch my tokai jazz bass with u shape neck profile bc my hands are small🤌..and i not have budget to buy joe dart shortscale bass😝.this bass is dope!fantastic mix of mustang design n pj pups configs‼️💥🎸
Wide open, both pickups, end of
How much do these basses actually weigh ??? I recently had Lumbar-Fusion Back surgery and I am looking for something lighter than my P Bass. Please advise and Thanks! BTW, several reviews price these basses at under $700 however Fender has raised the list price to $850 !!!
I wish I could spare case for one of those. I could trade my P-bass but I'd rather not give it up.
Does it come in lefty?
can you play drop d tunning on a mustang bass?
With the proper strings gauge and set-up... YES! Thanks for the question and for watching - Anthony
I’m 5 ft only so it goes well with me😊
Which is more prone to strings noise and buzz?
Any guitar. Just have yours set up with higher action.
Is it me or does it look like it balances really bad when played sitting down?
Haii..is it mex or us? Thx mate
mex