Since its original release in 1964, the Mustang Bass has been one of Fender’s most enduring bass designs, finding its way into the hands of bassists ranging from The Rolling Stones to My Chemical Romance. This updated version of the short-scale underground hero adds the power of our venerable P Bass® and J Bass® pickups to the traditional Mustang design for flexible, thunderous bass tone with smooth playing feel and slick visual style.

Powered by a time-tested pair of pickups, the Mustang Bass PJ is packed with flexible tone that can match any sonic requirement. A punchy split single-coil P Bass® middle pickup is joined by a growling Jazz Bass neck pickup in an unbeatable pairing that combines the best of both sonic worlds. Master volume and tone controls, along with a conventional three-way pickup switch get you to all available sounds. Not only is the 30” scale more comfortable for smaller hands, it reduces string tension, creating a looser playing feel that lends itself to nimble playing styles while adding a fat, “blooming” quality to the lower notes and sweetening the higher notes. Topped by a 9.5”-radius rosewood fingerboard with 19 medium jumbo frets, the “C”-shaped maple neck is comfortable for all playing styles.

This bass’ smaller body easily fits those with smaller frames while maintaining Fender’s classic stylistic appeal, and is also great for energetic stage performances thanks to its light weight. In a nod to its roots, this modernized instrument includes vintage-style Fender tuning machines and a vintage-style disc string tree, along with a four-bolt neck plate and standard four-saddle bridge—all finished in gleaming chrome. A classic instrument, upgraded with features for the modern bassist, the short-scale Mustang Bass PJ is sure to please with its flexible sound, easy playing feel and slick style.

MPN: 0144053582
UPC: 885978858712

• Model NameMustang Bass PJ, Pau Ferro Fingerboard, Capri Orange
  
• Model #0144053582
  
• SeriesOffset
  
• ColorCapri Orange
  
• BodyAlder
  
• Body FinishGloss Polyester
  
• Body ShapeMustang Bass
  
• Neck MaterialMaple
  
• Neck FinishSatin Polyurethane
  
• Neck Shape"C" Shape
  
• Scale Length30" (762 mm)
  
• FingerboardPau Ferro
  
• Fingerboard Radius9.5" (241 mm)
  
• Number of Frets19
  
• Frets SizeMedium Jumbo
  
• String NutSynthetic Bone
  
• Nut Width1.5" (38.1 mm)
  
• Position InlaysWhite Dot
  
• Truss RodsStandard
  
• Truss Rod Wrench3/16" Hex (Allen)
  
• Bridge PickupVintage-Style Single-Coil Jazz Bass
  
• Middle PickupVintage-Style Split Single-Coil Precision Bass
  
• ControlsMaster Volume, Master Tone
  
• Pickup Switching3-Position Toggle: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Middle Pickups, Position 3. Middle Pickup
  
• Pickup ConfigurationPJ
  
• Bridge4-Saddle Standard
  
• Hardware FinishNickel/Chrome
  
• Tuning MachinesFender Vintage-Style
  
• Pickguard3-Ply Mint Green
  
• Control KnobsVintage Style Black Plastic Jazz Bass®
  
• StringsFender® USA, NPS, (Gauges .045 - .105)
  
• Included AccessoriesNone