Sounds great! I have an identical Mustang, but it's an original '64 USA, first year of production. Same color, 100% stock, 24" scale, but mine's got pretty relic'd over the years. I'm its second owner, I got it in '77 or thereabouts.I've owned literally hundreds of guitars since, but that one has stayed with me. I've modded many guitars too, but I've never had the urge on this one, I love everything about it. Especially that trem, I wonder why they didn't use that style trem on other models?
Man, an original ‘64 Mustang?! Sweet! I’m really liking this guitar - I’m pretty much a Les Paul player, but this has definitely opened my eyes to how comfortable the shorter scale is to play. Trem is great, stays in tune, crazy that it doesn’t seem to be used in other guitars.
I was just watching your Kurt Jag video and saw you using this. This is my old guitar! Funny seeing it on here. You make it sound way better than I ever did
They are awesome guitars Dunsy. String bends are a breeze. I'd grab a cheap bullet mustang to scratch the humbucker itch as it's already loaded with them and leave that one as is.
Love Mustangs, Even built my own but to Cobain specs sort of, I used a staytrem bridge as I found the Tune o Matic bridge took away from the sound.....One thing I did find though was ......if your having problems with a dangly Trem arm, I found these Grub/Set screws you can buy and they come with like a rubbery plastic on the end, and it grips onto the arm really well and holds your trem arm in place. This was a common problem that I spent hours researching ways others got the trem arm to stay in position...I came across these grub screws by chance though and they work a dream
if its the one in glasgow, i was in there in 2021 when i went home for a weekend, was only like 14 at the time, honestly a great place and a huge selection
Haven’t had a chance to check out the one in Glasgow as yet, but I hear that they have a fantastic selection of used gear downstairs. The Edinburgh shop is my usual destination.
Man Dunsy Im a humbucker guy too and not a Mustang guy but I think I need one now. Dont mess with the pickups for now. They sound surprisingly full and clear. they sound great. Im blown away. Enjoy and thankyou
Seymour Duncan Hotrrail mate. You’ll be rockin, but you may learn to embrace the natural sound of the mustang pups. Remember mate AC/DC do not use distortion. I’m learning that all the twang and clean overdriven guitars are where great songs come from not distortion.
a jb jr is a perfect balance between the two. either that or a quarter pound. hot rail is way too dark and extreme. Pretty much only good for distortion.
Think I might try a Little ‘59 and see how that sounds. I’ve got a Hotrail in a Tele, which sounds great on that guitar, but fancy something different for this one. Might even leave it stock.
Have you scratched the GAS itch....."I have for this week!" Excellent, that sort of sums it up. Always quite liked the look of the Mustangs and Jaguars, but always felt the pickups with be a bit thin, but that sounds surprisingly good.
Maybe up to a month though! 😂. Yeah, I was 100% the same when I found out I was going to be using one the other week, but I was well surprised that it sounded brilliant with overdrive. Dead easy guitar to play too with the shorter scale length.
Very Cool, Thankyou. Congrats on New Guitars. Mustang is Stunning as is playing as Always. I have a Budget "Artist Guitars" 'Falcon' Guitar. Their version of Mustang but without 'The Switches', just has a normal 3 way switch instead. Such a Fun, Inspiring and Awesome Instrument to Play. All the Best. Cheers
I have the MG69 from the next year or so and it sounds -exactly- like this. I LOVE the weak plinkiness and sharp attack of these pickups. I say keep them in! BUT I learned to play on my mustang to the point where when I first played a guitar with humbuckers I thought there was something wrong with my amp.
An acquired taste that I’ve never acquired! I think a guitar like this dictates what kinda tune I need to play in order to get the best from it. Luckily my indie-alt-rock past meant I could butcher a couple of 90’s style riffs and add them all together 🤣
Dunsy, you have a knack of making any guitar that you get your hands on sound good. I get the temptation to put a humbucker in it, and obviously, you want to personalize it, but my vote is to keep single coils in it. Maybe put a Jaguar pickup in the bridge (my Jaguar's bridge measures around 12k). Something more powerful, that also retains the character those guitars are known for. My two cents. It's a beauty and I'm happy for ya, brother! Rock on!
Yeah, the jury is out at the moment - I’m gonna see how it sounds at rehearsal first, then decide what to do about the bridge pickup. Sounds damn nice through the Kemper though, it has to be said.
I like the pick ups that are in it. They have a very P 90 sound in the middle position. Like you though I do not like that out of phase sound at all. Well it sounded good Clean but if you add any dirt to that, I think it just sounds like hot garbage, anyway, I would definitely keep it stock because it does a lot of things that P90 will do
Gorgeous guitar! Every time I get GAS and research the many models I've become obsessed with, you have always ended up making a video where you've bought one 😂 Keep on rocking dude!
@@DunsysGuitarWorld Haha unfortunately I don't buy them 😭 one day maybe! I do like the look of the new vintera models as well, the blue colour caught my eye straight away.
@@Iggytommy Feels really comfy - I mean I don't notice a massive amount of difference when playing notes, I think it's more to do with the string tension and bending. I use 9-42 on EVERY guitar, no matter the scale (which my tech fella thinks is mad on a Les Paul, lol) and this guitar just feels so comfy to play.
Here’s a riddle for you: I had $3000 this week meant to buy a Prophet 6 and SAVE the small amount left. I just bought a MIJ Mg65 too. Where did the money come from? A) I’m an idiot, it’s all gone B) I spent it all C) I “miss placed” it but I swear it’s around here somewhere D) FINE! I SPENT MY BILL MONEY!!!
Got a mustang like this, (competition colors from 2003) and my GOD it is BEAUTIFUL.
It's actually crazy how good it feels to play.
I am a late convert to the joys of short scale guitars - love them now!
Sounds great! I have an identical Mustang, but it's an original '64 USA, first year of production. Same color, 100% stock, 24" scale, but mine's got pretty relic'd over the years. I'm its second owner, I got it in '77 or thereabouts.I've owned literally hundreds of guitars since, but that one has stayed with me. I've modded many guitars too, but I've never had the urge on this one, I love everything about it. Especially that trem, I wonder why they didn't use that style trem on other models?
Man, an original ‘64 Mustang?! Sweet! I’m really liking this guitar - I’m pretty much a Les Paul player, but this has definitely opened my eyes to how comfortable the shorter scale is to play. Trem is great, stays in tune, crazy that it doesn’t seem to be used in other guitars.
Cool guitar. Looks like a Marshall Guvnor that peddle, if so, happy days indeed !
The pedal had my name on it, lol! 😂 (it literally DOES have my name on it from 1991!).
I was just watching your Kurt Jag video and saw you using this. This is my old guitar! Funny seeing it on here. You make it sound way better than I ever did
No way?! Small world! Great wee guitar - not quite sure why someone took the finish off. Crazy. But I genuinely think it can buff out.
Yeah such an odd thing to do. I’m pretty sure that I now have your 50’s Les Paul now too!
lol, no way x 2!? We should have just done a private deal, saved ourselves some £!
They are awesome guitars Dunsy. String bends are a breeze.
I'd grab a cheap bullet mustang to scratch the humbucker itch as it's already loaded with them and leave that one as is.
Super easy to play and string bends are a breeze. I don’t usually like a 7.25” radius, but I didn’t have any issues with this guitar.
Love Mustangs, Even built my own but to Cobain specs sort of, I used a staytrem bridge as I found the Tune o Matic bridge took away from the sound.....One thing I did find though was ......if your having problems with a dangly Trem arm, I found these Grub/Set screws you can buy and they come with like a rubbery plastic on the end, and it grips onto the arm really well and holds your trem arm in place.
This was a common problem that I spent hours researching ways others got the trem arm to stay in position...I came across these grub screws by chance though and they work a dream
It's a cool guitar. Gotta get your grunge on. I have an early 90's Squier Silver Series Strat and those fujigen ones are top notch.
I hit send before the end. I would leave it as a single coil because that's what makes it a bit different. It'll be perfect for the right songs.
Definitely some great tones to be had and it’s neat with some Marshall style gain.
if its the one in glasgow, i was in there in 2021 when i went home for a weekend, was only like 14 at the time, honestly a great place and a huge selection
Haven’t had a chance to check out the one in Glasgow as yet, but I hear that they have a fantastic selection of used gear downstairs. The Edinburgh shop is my usual destination.
Collecting that pedal ended up expensive but what a brilliant result finding a nice used Mustang on that visit.👍🍺
I’m sure that was part of their plan!
Man Dunsy Im a humbucker guy too and not a Mustang guy but I think I need one now. Dont mess with the pickups for now. They sound surprisingly full and clear. they sound great. Im blown away. Enjoy and thankyou
Yeah, surprised me that they are great with a fair bit of gain - really nice guitar to play too.
I think it's the only 'old school' model I've never played - want to try one, esp a lover of the F cleans - love the trem doobry
Trem is really good - stays in tune too! I’m really liking the feel of the shorter scale. Dead easy to play.
Seymour Duncan Hotrrail mate. You’ll be rockin, but you may learn to embrace the natural sound of the mustang pups. Remember mate AC/DC do not use distortion. I’m learning that all the twang and clean overdriven guitars are where great songs come from not distortion.
a jb jr is a perfect balance between the two. either that or a quarter pound. hot rail is way too dark and extreme. Pretty much only good for distortion.
Think I might try a Little ‘59 and see how that sounds. I’ve got a Hotrail in a Tele, which sounds great on that guitar, but fancy something different for this one. Might even leave it stock.
Put a JB best goes from clean to fuzz better than Jb junior and hotrail that is poor in clean
LOVING IT MATE GREAT CONTENT AND THAT NEW SONG IDEA COULD MAKE A GREAT SONG
Cheers Sir - if I could actually sing a note I could have a double albums worth of material!
I personally dont understand technology of your guitars but sure do love songs you choose to play with them like even no nwobhm song gets forgotten
Thanks buddy, appreciate you checking the videos out. Yeah, I like to have a good mix of stuff, that’s for sure!
Have you scratched the GAS itch....."I have for this week!" Excellent, that sort of sums it up.
Always quite liked the look of the Mustangs and Jaguars, but always felt the pickups with be a bit thin, but that sounds surprisingly good.
Maybe up to a month though! 😂. Yeah, I was 100% the same when I found out I was going to be using one the other week, but I was well surprised that it sounded brilliant with overdrive. Dead easy guitar to play too with the shorter scale length.
I put mustang antiquity in the neck and hotrails in the bridge in mine, love it!
thank you so much. Very helpful
Thanks for checking it out. A great guitar.
Very Cool, Thankyou. Congrats on New Guitars. Mustang is Stunning as is playing as Always. I have a Budget "Artist Guitars" 'Falcon' Guitar. Their version of Mustang but without 'The Switches', just has a normal 3 way switch instead. Such a Fun, Inspiring and Awesome Instrument to Play. All the Best. Cheers
I have the MG69 from the next year or so and it sounds -exactly- like this. I LOVE the weak plinkiness and sharp attack of these pickups. I say keep them in! BUT I learned to play on my mustang to the point where when I first played a guitar with humbuckers I thought there was something wrong with my amp.
I had dashes around the “exactly” for emphasis. Didn’t realize it would parse as strike-through.
Quack!!! 😂 It sounds really cool. Nothing that fits in with what I do but I think you’re one of those guys who can make any guitar sound great.
An acquired taste that I’ve never acquired! I think a guitar like this dictates what kinda tune I need to play in order to get the best from it. Luckily my indie-alt-rock past meant I could butcher a couple of 90’s style riffs and add them all together 🤣
Sounds a good addition man, never known anyone that's had one. Is yer next gig in Edinburgh Dunsy? I'll maybe nip along if I can mate 🤘😎👍
Cheers Sir - braw guitars. Love playing it. Supporting Vision Video at the Voodoo Rooms on Monday (!) 6th November.
I’m a dimarzio guy…they make single coil humbuckers…my favorite is the tone zone…I out one in a tele style guitar and I rock that thing all day long 👍
I had one in a Strat a few years ago and it was great. Could be an option.
If you ever see a lefty firebird for sale around in your explorations please let me know
Will do - I genuinely don’t think I’ve seen one in a shop in a long time. In fact any Firebird always seems to be on back order these days.
Thanks mate.... you can imagine what it's like trying to get a left handed one@@DunsysGuitarWorld
Dunsy, you have a knack of making any guitar that you get your hands on sound good.
I get the temptation to put a humbucker in it, and obviously, you want to personalize it, but my vote is to keep single coils in it. Maybe put a Jaguar pickup in the bridge (my Jaguar's bridge measures around 12k). Something more powerful, that also retains the character those guitars are known for. My two cents. It's a beauty and I'm happy for ya, brother! Rock on!
Yeah, the jury is out at the moment - I’m gonna see how it sounds at rehearsal first, then decide what to do about the bridge pickup. Sounds damn nice through the Kemper though, it has to be said.
It was meant to be, Dunsy! Sonic blue?
Daphne blue, I think - my Scooby Dooby Doo guitar!
I like the pick ups that are in it. They have a very P 90 sound in the middle position. Like you though I do not like that out of phase sound at all. Well it sounded good Clean but if you add any dirt to that, I think it just sounds like hot garbage, anyway, I would definitely keep it stock because it does a lot of things that P90 will do
Gorgeous guitar! Every time I get GAS and research the many models I've become obsessed with, you have always ended up making a video where you've bought one 😂 Keep on rocking dude!
Lol! Glad I could help with the purchase of some fine guitars, my friend!
@@DunsysGuitarWorld Haha unfortunately I don't buy them 😭 one day maybe! I do like the look of the new vintera models as well, the blue colour caught my eye straight away.
Damn that shed is huge 😂😂😂😂.....nice axe
2 in and 2 out, we’re all good!
Great final song!
Thank you - really appreciate you checking it out. Great little guitar.
Put a hotrail in the bridge.
FUCKSAKE!!!!!! That jam at the end is inspired indeed! 🤘🤘🤘🤘This guitar kicks ASS!!!!!😎
Thank ya - I figured this fine guitar would shine best with that kinda alt rock 90’s sound. I’m loving it!
Great video
Thanks!
Awesome guitar 🤘
Yeah, I love this! First ever short scale guitar I've owned.
I own the exact same one left handed with a matching painted headstock
Btw it wasn’t me that took the gloss off😂
Great accent, great guitar!
Thank you kindly!
Out of your usual wheelhouse. Didn't see you going for a Mustang.
Not sure what it is, but I'm loving it. Could be the short scale or the way the trem works.
@@DunsysGuitarWorld how do you find the scale length to play compared to a Gibson-type scale length?
@@Iggytommy Feels really comfy - I mean I don't notice a massive amount of difference when playing notes, I think it's more to do with the string tension and bending. I use 9-42 on EVERY guitar, no matter the scale (which my tech fella thinks is mad on a Les Paul, lol) and this guitar just feels so comfy to play.
Here’s a riddle for you: I had $3000 this week meant to buy a Prophet 6 and SAVE the small amount left. I just bought a MIJ Mg65 too.
Where did the money come from?
A) I’m an idiot, it’s all gone
B) I spent it all
C) I “miss placed” it but I swear it’s around here somewhere
D) FINE! I SPENT MY BILL MONEY!!!
Good times, for sure 🤘
👍🏻👍🏻