{"product_id":"10-2800005132762","title":"[SN 268152] USED Fender USA \/ Mustang Competition Orange '69 [10]","description":"A 1969 Mustang in ideal player's condition!\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \nA 1969 Mustang has just arrived.\u003cbr\u003e \nThe color is Competition Orange, featuring a racing stripe design.\u003cbr\u003e \nMatching heads were exclusive to models built between 1969 and 1970.\u003cbr\u003e \nThe CBS logo decal is a white-letter decal created exclusively for the Competition Mustang with a matching headstock.\u003cbr\u003e \nBased on the wood grain visible in the neck pocket, the body material is believed to be alder.\u003cbr\u003e \nAdditionally, the body features a contoured profile.\u003cbr\u003e \nWhen it comes to body materials, it seems many Mustang players prefer the era when Fender used its standard materials—alder and basswood—rather than the periods when poplar or mahogany were used.\u003cbr\u003e \nPerhaps this is because it allows them to more easily experience the familiar Fender sound.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \nKey Details\u003cbr\u003e \nFingerboard: Round-Laminated Rosewood Fretboard\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \nDate\/Stamp\/Electronics\u003cbr\u003e \nNeck Date: 16 354 109B (Manufactured in October 1969)\u003cbr\u003e \nPickup Date: Neck Pickup\/Illegible (faded; may have been written in pencil), Bridge Pickup Stamp\/1459V (manufactured in Week 45 of 1969)\u003cbr\u003e \nPot Date: Volume \u0026amp; Tone\/032367 250K A 137 6642 (Original Pot\/CTS, manufactured in Week 42 of 1966)\u003cbr\u003e \nCapacitor: Bestron Corp. Dilectron 0.05μF 50V (Original \/ Circle D)\u003cbr\u003e \nON-OFF-ON Switch: Neck PU \u0026amp; Bridge PU\/Switchcraft (original switch)\u003cbr\u003e \nOutput Jack: Switchcraft #11 (may be an original part)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \nMajor Repairs Performed After Arrival\u003cbr\u003e \nFret Replacement: Jescar Vintage Fender-Size Frets (#48030 NS)\u003cbr\u003e \nNut Replacement: Newly crafted from unbleached oil-treated cow bone\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \nOverall Condition\u003cbr\u003e \nThis instrument is now in its 57th year since manufacture.\u003cbr\u003e \nDespite the cracks and damage to the finish, which lend it a sense of character, the guitar is in pristine condition and has reached the realm of a beautiful vintage instrument.\u003cbr\u003e \nThere are a few minor cigarette burns on the headstock, but these may be cultural badges of honor symbolizing the music scenes of the ’60s, ’70s, ’80s, ’90s, and 2000s.\u003cbr\u003e \nAlthough the torque of the original F-key tuners varies due to age-related wear, the guitar can still be tuned.\u003cbr\u003e \nThe frets have been replaced and a new nut has been installed; the controls are functioning well, so it’s in “player’s condition” and ready to go.\u003cbr\u003e \nFurthermore, this guitar retains many of its original parts—including the pickups, capacitors, dynamic vibrato, Mustang bridge, tremolo arm, and tall nylon spacer string guides—without any outlandish modifications.\u003cbr\u003e \nIts rugged, battle-hardened appearance—as if it had been played actively for many years—is the kind of majestic presence that makes you want to call it a “veteran warrior” or a “battle-hardened hero.”\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \nCondition Grade: B: Shows significant wear and signs of use, but is in good working order for normal use\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \nSerial Number: 268152\u003cbr\u003e \nYear of Manufacture: 1969\u003cbr\u003e \nCountry of Manufacture: United States\u003cbr\u003e \nCase: Hard case (OHC; shows age-related wear and damage on both interior and exterior; center lock mechanism is damaged)\u003cbr\u003e \nAccessories: Tremolo arm\u003cbr\u003e \nWeight: 3.03 kg\u003cbr\u003e \nTruss Rod: No issues; checked up to 60 degrees to the left and right with no problems\u003cbr\u003e \nFret Wear: No issues; in like-new condition\u003cbr\u003e \nString Height (Low String Side): 2.0 mm at the 12th fret\u003cbr\u003e \nString height (treble side): 1.5 mm at the 12th fret\u003cbr\u003e \nNut width: 41.3 mm\u003cbr\u003e \nNeck thickness near the 1st fret: 21.7 mm\u003cbr\u003e \nNeck thickness near the 12th fret: 23.9 mm\u003cbr\u003e \nScale: 610 mm (24\")\u003cbr\u003e \nRADIUS: 184 mm (7.25\")\u003cbr\u003e \nStrings at Setup: ERNIE BALL 2221 \/ .010-.046 set\u003cbr\u003e \nRepairs and Maintenance: Cleaning, string replacement, truss rod adjustment, octave adjustment, action adjustment, fret replacement (Jescar Frets #43080 NS), nut replacement (unbleached oiled cow bone)\u003cbr\u003e \nOther: Neck Date: 16 354 109B (manufactured October 1969), Pickup Date: 1459 (manufactured in Week 45 of 1969),Pot Date: 032367 250K A 137 6642 (manufactured in Week 42 of 1966), Capacitor: Bestron Corp. Dilectron 0.05μF 50V (Original\/Circle D), Jack: Switchcraft #11\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \n* As this is a used item, there may be scratches, dents, or other imperfections that are not clearly visible in the photos or not listed here. Please be aware of this in advance.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \n* Any specifications listed regarding the truss rod, remaining fret life, string height, etc., were measured by our staff during setup. These measurements are subject to change due to environmental factors such as climate and humidity.\u003cbr\u003e \nThese measurements are intended as a reference at the time of purchase; we cannot guarantee that the values will be identical when the item arrives.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \n* This is a one-of-a-kind item, and it is listed simultaneously on multiple marketplaces, including our in-store display. We strive to promptly remove product listings once an item is sold, but updates may not always be in real time.\u003cbr\u003e \nWe sincerely apologize if the item happens to be sold out after you place your order, and we ask for your understanding in such cases.","brand":"FENDER USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68044950864124,"sku":"10-2800005132762","price":600871.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/2247\/6028\/files\/e4213e243da9497baffb3e0db8a3f167_202610287645092.jpg?v=1793351656","url":"https:\/\/intl.ishibashi.co.jp\/products\/10-2800005132762","provider":"Ishibashi Music Corporation. ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}