1965 Fender Mustang – One Owner • Early ’65 with Slab Rosewood Fingerboard • Original Lacquer Finish
Offered here is a beautifully preserved one-owner early 1965 Fender Mustang, an outstanding vintage example featuring one of the most desirable specifications of the era—a slab rosewood fingerboard. Found on early 1965 models before Fender transitioned to the veneer rosewood board, this feature is highly sought after by collectors and vintage Fender enthusiasts.
The guitar retains its original factory lacquer finish, which has aged gracefully and displays the honest character that only an original 60-year-old Fender can offer. It has clearly been well cared for throughout its life and remains in excellent cosmetic and playing condition.
The original pickups have been professionally rewound by respected pickup specialist Nick Fryer, preserving their vintage character while restoring them to exceptional performance. They deliver the unmistakable Mustang voice with bright, articulate cleans, warm mids, and the lively response that made these offset guitars a favorite of generations of players.
Both the guitar and its original Fender hardshell case are in excellent condition, making this an increasingly difficult package to find. The original pickguard is still with the guitar, though it has developed a crack, a common issue with vintage celluloid guards from this period. While cracked, it remains original and is a testament to the instrument’s authenticity rather than a replacement.
Features
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Early 1965 Fender Mustang
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One-owner since new
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Highly desirable slab rosewood fingerboard
- Original factory lacquer finish
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Original pickups professionally rewound by Nick Fryer
- Original vintage pickguard (cracked, but intact and original)
- Excellent cosmetic and playing condition
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Includes the original Fender hardshell case
Finding a one-owner early 1965 Mustang with its original lacquer finish, slab rosewood fingerboard, original case, and documented history is becoming increasingly rare. Whether you’re adding to a vintage Fender collection or searching for an inspiring player’s instrument with true 1960s character, this Mustang represents a remarkable opportunity to own an authentic piece of Fender history.
