USED Fender USA / Mustang Competition Red 1970 [10]

A 1970 Mustang in ideal "player's condition"!

We’ve just received a 1970 Mustang with the rugged look of a battle-hardened veteran.
The color is Competition Red, featuring a racing stripe design.
This type of matching head is exclusive to models built between 1969 and 1970.
Additionally, the CBS logo decal features white lettering and was specifically created for Competition Mustangs with matching heads.
Based on the wood grain visible in the neck pocket, the body material is believed to be alder.
The body features contouring, such as an elbow cutout.
When it comes to body wood, it seems many Mustang players prefer the era when Fender used its standard body materials—alder and basswood—rather than the periods when poplar or mahogany were used.
Perhaps this is because it allows them to more easily experience the familiar Fender sound.

Main Details
Fingerboard: Round-Laminated Rosewood Fretboard

Date/Stamp/Electronics
Neck Date: Illegible
Pickup Date: 7270 (Original, manufactured in 1970)
Pot Date: Volume/CTS-A250-S 1427 (replacement part/manufactured by CTS in Week 27 of 2014), Tone/032367 250K A 137 6642 (original pot/manufactured by CTS in Week 42 of 1966)
Capacitor: Bestron Corp. Dilectron 0.05μF 50V (Original / Circle D)
ON-OFF-ON Switch: Neck pickup—replacement made by Switchcraft; Bridge pickup—Switchcraft (original switch)
Output Jack: Switchcraft #11 (may be an original part)

Overall Condition
This instrument is now in its 56th year since manufacture.
Its exterior condition has reached the realm of a vintage guitar with a battle-hardened, seasoned look.
There are signs that the tuning pegs were once replaced with Kluson-type pegs (there are mounting holes in the wood), but the original F-key pegs are currently mounted. (Although the torque varies due to age-related wear, the guitar can still be tuned.)
The frets have been refretted to a medium-jumbo size, and the nut has been replaced with an unbleached cowbone nut, making it well-suited for modern playing styles.
Additionally, while some control components have been replaced, they are functioning properly.
Other than that—including the pickups, capacitors, dynamic vibrato, Mustang bridge and tremolo arm, and the tall nylon spacer string guide—this instrument has no outlandish modifications and retains many of its original parts, with the exception of wear-and-tear components.
The rugged charm of a guitar that has remained in active use for so many years might make you want to call it a “battle-hardened hero” or a “veteran warrior.”

Condition Grade: B: Shows significant scratches and signs of wear, but is in good working condition for normal use

Serial Number: 267227
Year of Manufacture: 1970
Country of Manufacture: United States
Case: Hard case (OHC: Age-related deterioration on the interior and exterior; damage to the center lock hardware; neck retention strap missing; name and band name painted on the top lid)
Accessories: Original Mustang tremolo arm only
Weight: 3.43 kg
Truss Rod: No issues; checked up to 60 degrees to the left and right with no problems
Fret Wear: Within normal limits; fret height is sufficient for playability
String height (low-string side): 2.0 mm at the 12th fret
String action (treble side): 1.5 mm at the 12th fret
Nut width: 40.0 mm
Neck thickness near the 1st fret: 21.8 mm
Neck thickness near the 12th fret: 23.9 mm
Scale: 610 mm (24")
RADIUS: 184 mm (7.25")
Strings at Setup: ERNIE BALL 2221 / .010-.046 set
Repairs and Maintenance: Cleaning, string replacement, truss rod adjustment, octave adjustment, action adjustment, pickup selector slide switch replacement
Other: Neck Date: Illegible; Pickup Date: 7270 (Original, manufactured in 1970);Pot Date: Volume/CTS-A250-S 1427 (replaced; manufactured by CTS in Week 27 of 2014), Tone/032367 250K A 137 6642 (original; manufactured by CTS in Week 42 of 1966), Capacitor: Bestron Corp. Dilectron 0.05μF 50V (Original / Circle D), Jack: Switchcraft #11 (Replaced later)

* 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.

* Any specifications listed regarding the truss rod, remaining fret life, or string action were measured by our staff during setup; however, these values are subject to change due to environmental factors such as climate and humidity.
These measurements are intended as a reference at the time of purchase; we cannot guarantee that the values will be identical when the item arrives at your location.

* This item is a one-of-a-kind product, and we are listing it simultaneously on multiple marketplaces, including our in-store display. We strive to remove product listings promptly upon sale, but updates may not always be in real time.
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