{"product_id":"used-vintage-1965-fender-mustang","title":"Used Vintage 1965 Fender Mustang","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1965 Fender Mustang – One Owner • Early ’65 with Slab Rosewood Fingerboard • Original Lacquer Finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOffered here is a beautifully preserved \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eone-owner early 1965 Fender Mustang\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, an outstanding vintage example featuring one of the most desirable specifications of the era—a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eslab rosewood fingerboard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe guitar retains its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal factory lacquer finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, 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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexcellent cosmetic and playing condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal pickups have been professionally rewound by respected pickup specialist Nick Fryer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eguitar and its original Fender hardshell case are in excellent condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making this an increasingly difficult package to find. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal pickguard is still with the guitar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, though it has developed a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecrack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eEarly \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1965 Fender Mustang\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOne-owner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e since new\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHighly desirable \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eslab rosewood fingerboard\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal factory lacquer finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOriginal pickups professionally rewound by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNick Fryer\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal vintage pickguard (cracked, but intact and original)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent cosmetic and playing condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIncludes the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal Fender hardshell case\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinding a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eone-owner early 1965 Mustang\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal lacquer finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eslab rosewood fingerboard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fender","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48305725767892,"sku":null,"price":2200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0752\/2369\/5572\/files\/IMG_6096.jpg?v=1784155944","url":"https:\/\/www.willwestmusicandsound.com\/products\/used-vintage-1965-fender-mustang","provider":"Will West Music and Sound","version":"1.0","type":"link"}