Fender Ben Gibbard Mustang - 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 - Fender Ben Gibbard Mustang - Natural

• 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 - Fender Ben Gibbard Mustang - Natural

Body

• Body Finish: Gloss Polyester
• Body Material: Chambered Ash
• Body Shape: Mustang

Neck

• Neck Material: Maple
• Neck Finish: Gloss Urethane
• Neck Shape: Modern "C"
• Scale Length: 24" (610 mm)
• Fingerboard Material: Maple
• Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)
• Number of Frets: 22
• Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
• Nut Material: Synthetic Bone
• Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)
• Position Inlays: Black Dot
• Side Dots: Black

Electronics

• Bridge Pickup: Vintage-Style Single-Coil Mustang
• Neck Pickup: Vintage-Style Single-Coil Mustang
• Controls: Master Volume
• Switching: 3-Position Rotary: Position 1. Neck Pickup (Full Clockwise), Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups (Middle), Position 3. Bridge Pickup (Full Counterclockwise)
• Configuration: SS

Hardware

• Bridge: 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Mustang Tremolo
• Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
• Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style with Fender Logo
• Pickguard: 1-Ply Black
• Control Knobs: Black Plastic

Miscellaneous

• Strings: Fender USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges), PN 0730250403

Accessories

• Case/Gig Bag: Gig Bag