Fender Mustang Bass PJ Aged Natural

Very comfortable and fun to play. Sounds fantastic after changing the strings.

This is the second bass that I've owned. After starting on the Harley Benton JB-75, I wanted something lighter and more comfortable. The Mustang ticks those boxes. It's a lot of fun to play and easy to reach across the fretboard. If you're a one-finger-per-fret player, this really makes a difference.

It's also a lovely looking instrument with no cosmetic issues to mention.

In my earlier review I mentioned some issues with intonation and tone - specifically above the 5th fret there would be weird metallic overtones and just didn't sound good. It turns out to have been a strings issue. I've been on a bit of a journey to find good strings and can wholeheartedly recommend La Bella 760FS-S for flats or Daddario EXL170S rounds. The latter sound particularly fine after a few months of playing.

So, I highly recommend the Mustang - just factor in a set of strings and replace the horrible factory strings immediately!