Fender Ben Gibbard Mustang, Maple Fingerboard, Natural
Since the late 1990s, Ben Gibbard has been a prominent voice in indie rock as singer-songwriter for the platinum-selling band Death Cab for Cutie. His melodic, personal songwriting style and the band's powerful sound helped pave the way for generations of musicians to follow.
Ben's modified '70s Fender Mustangs have been his preferred touring choice for years. The Ben Gibbard Mustang recreates his modified touring workhorses and adds some bold new enhancements.
Featuring a chambered ash body design for increased resonance and reduced weight and a one-piece 22-fret modern "C"-shaped maple neck with 9.5" radius fingerboard and medium jumbo frets, this guitar is a comfortable and versatile stage performer. Electronics include a set of custom, vintage-inspired Ben Gibbard Mustang pickups and a stage-ready 3-way rotary pickup selector switch. What appears to be a vintage-style Mustang bridge is actually an innovative modified hardtail setup, providing rock-solid stability, intonation and sustain.
Includes strap locks and a Fender gig bag.
Features
- Chambered ash body
- Custom Ben Gibbard pickups
- 3-position rotary pickup selector switch
- Modern "C" neck shape
- 9.5" radius maple fingerboard with 22 medium-jumbo frets
Specifications
Neck
- Neck Material: Maple
- Neck Finish: Gloss Urethane
- Neck Shape: Modern "C"
- Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)
- Fingerboard Material: Maple
- Position Inlays: Black Dot
- Side Dots: Black
- Number of Frets: 22
- String Nut: Synthetic Bone
- Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)
- Nut Material: Synthetic Bone
Format
- Body Material: Chambered Ash
- Body Finish: Gloss Polyester
- Body Shape: Mustang®
Hardware
- Bridge: 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Mustang Tremolo
- Pickguard: 1-Ply Black
- Control Knobs: Black Plastic
- Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
- Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style with Fender® Logo
- Strings: Fender® USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges), PN 0730250403
- Strap Buttons: Vintage-Style
Electronics
- Bridge Pickup: Vintage-Style Single-Coil Mustang®
- Neck Pickup: Vintage-Style Single-Coil Mustang®
- Pickup Configuration: SS
- Controls: Master Volume
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Switching: 3-Position Rotary
- Position 1: Neck Pickup (Full Clockwise)
- Position 2: Bridge and Neck Pickups (Middle)
- Position 3: Bridge Pickup (Full Counterclockwise)
Measurements
- Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
- Scale Length: 24" (610 mm)
- Dimensions: 4.50 x 15.20 x 42.30 IN
- Shipping Weight: 12.00 LB
- Shipping Length: 42.30 IN
- Shipping Height: 4.50 IN
- Shipping Width: 15.20 IN
Accessories
- Recommended Case: Classic Series Mustang®/Duo Sonic® Wood Hardshell Case, P/N 0996126306 (Not Included)