Fender JMJ Road Worn Mustang Bass - Faded Daphne Blue
Fender Guitars - Justin Meldal-Johnsen Sig Mustang Bass, Faded Daphne Blue, Alder Body, Rosewood Fingerboard+ Gig Bag
JMJ Road Worn Mustang Bass
(Faded Daphne Blue)
Justin Meldal-Johnsen Signature SeriesKnown as a true legend of the modern music scene, Justin Meldal-Johnsen’s bass credits can be found with artists such as Beck, Nine Inch Nails and more. His production credits include Jimmy Eat World, Paramore and M83, among others. JMJ is a fine example of today's breed of multi-genre musician/producers, continuously pushing boundaries and inspiring others. From the studio to stage, Justin’s treasured ’66 Mustang Bass is his bass of choice. Fender worked directly with him to create a signature 4-string modeled after his vintage Daphne Blue instrument, the Justin Meldal-Johnsen Road Worn Mustang Bass.
at a glance
• Road Worn Daphne Blue lacquer finish
• 30"-scale maple neck; 9.5"-radius rosewood fingerboard
• Custom-spec split-coil Mustang pickup
• Vintage-style hardware; aged pearl pickguard
Unique Tone & Incredible Feel
comfort & speedThe JMJ Road Worn Mustang bass is powered by a custom-spec split-coil pickup, perfect for laying down punchy basslines with plenty of Fender style. The 30" scale provides a tight, focused tone while the modern 9.5”-radius fingerboard with rolled edges gives a familiar feel that any bassist will recognize.
Made for comfort and speed, this bass also features stage-ready style. From the knocks and picks scratches on the body to the worn-in feel of the neck to the aged hardware, this bass shows the marks of an instrument that has earned its stripes out on the road. Check out the unique tone and incredible feel of the Justin Meldal-Johnsen Road Worn Mustang Bass.
Why Choose Fender's JMJ Road Worn Mustang Bass?
30"-SCALE NECK WITH
9.5” FINGERBOARD RADIUSThis classic short scale makes it easier to reach the lower frets comfortably while keeping Fender's punchy bass sound. The 9.5”-radius fingerboard offers enough arc to provide a natural fret-hand feel.
CUSTOM-SPEC
MUSTANG BASS PICKUPA key part of the sound, look and appeal of this bass is its custom-spec single-coil Mustang Bass pickup, voiced as closely to his vintage original as possible.
ROAD WORN
FINISHThis instrument comes with a Road Worn finish, granting it a cool, aged look and feel—like it has more than a few playing miles on it.
VINTAGE-STYLE
HARDWAREA vintage-style bass bridge with single-groove saddles channel the early days of Fender for a classic look with plenty of stability and sustain.
AGED PEARL
PICKGUARDThe Aged Pearl pickguard is an authentic '60s-era appointment; it adds a retro-cool vibe to this bass.
HIPSHOT "LOLLIPOP"
TUNERSThis unique Fender tone system allows you to cut treble without losing gain or “muddying” your sound, preserving your carefully shaped tone.
The JMJ Road Worn Mustang® Bass | Artist Signature Series | Fender
Every Guitar Includes Professional Setup
It doesn’t matter what the value of the guitar, if you buy it from us we take extra steps to ensure you are completely satisfied with your instrument. Each guitar goes through a 22 step professional guitar set up process to make sure your new instrument sounds as the manufacturer intended it to play.
This means that your guitar may take an extra day to deliver, just so we can get these checks done. You’ll receive email updates once your guitar is ready for despatch.
We hope you feel it’s worth the extra time and patience we spend on your instrument.
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The Tech Spec
Features | Specification | Body Shape | Mustang |
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Body Material | Alder |
Body Finish | Road Worn® Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
Colour | Faded Daphne Blue |
Neck Material | Maple |
Neck Shape | "C" Shape |
Radius | 9.5" (241 mm) |
Fingerboard Material | Rosewood |
Fingerboard Inlay | Aged Pearloid Dots |
Number of Frets | 19, Medium Jumbo |
Scale Length | 30" |
Nut Width | 1.625" |
Nut Material | Synthetic Bone |
Bridge/Tailpiece | 4-Saddle Mustang Bass Strings-Through-Body |
Tuners | Standard Open-Gear |
Middle Pickup | Custom Seymour Duncan Split Single-Coil Mustang Bass |
Controls | Master Volume, Master Tone |
Case | Deluxe Gig Bag |