1971 Fender Mustang Bass, Blue Sparkle
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At a Glance:
Model: Mustang Bass
Year: 1971
Finish: Blue Sparkle
Body: Alder
Neck: Maple
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Neck Profile: Medium C
Scale Length: 30"
Nut Width: 40.5mm
Neck Depth: 21.2mm (1st fret), 25mm (12th fret)
Frets: Original
Pickups: Original split single-coil
Electronics: Volume pot - Stackpole week 16 '71, PVC wiring
Hardware: Correct chrome bridge, Correct tuners
Pickguard: Replaced
Weight: 3.31kg
Case: Gig bag
We are not box shifters, we take your packing and shipping very seriously..!
We have to. You're considering spending a lot of money with us and you would obviously like your valuable musical instrument to arrive at your door, without drama, fuss or damage.
We have many years (stretching way back in to the last century) of packing and shipping fragile musical items all over the world - in fact the number of sometimes priceless, vintage instruments we have shipped is in the thousands.
When you buy a vintage or second hand item from us, it will be hand packed by one or more of our specialist, in house staff and then shipped in our own custom made cardboard boxes (If applicable).
We normally ship via our preferred carriers UPS, DPD, Parcelforce and Royal Mail for smaller items such as straps and leads. Tracking numbers are always provided.
Shipping prices vary by item and by location, please see the individual products for details but as a guide, prices for a guitar is usually:
UK - £50
Mainland Europe - £75
USA - £200
Rest of World (rates can vary a lot depending on country) - £250
How can I pay?
All our base prices are in £GBP Sterling and exclude delivery.
Payments can be made by bank transfer (up to any amount) or credit/debit card through our website (up to £10,000.) Due to fraud risks we do not take payment by phone. We accept and use many online payment services that work by way of bank transfer and recommend Wise.com who will in generally offer far better exchange rates than banks.
Do your prices include VAT?
All prices include UK VAT but most used or vintage guitars are sold under the UK marginal scheme for secondhand goods which means you will not get an invoice with the VAT amount shown separately, neither will you be able to claim this VAT element back if you are VAT registered, and the VAT element cannot be deducted for export sales.
For new items such as some guitars, pedals, straps, cables etc 20% UK VAT is included and if you are in an export country, which since Brexit now includes Europe and of course the US, this 20% VAT will automatically be deducted at checkout for you. You may have to pay local taxes and duties when your goods arrive in your home country, we advise you to check with your local customs office to be sure.
Can I reserve or put an item on hold?
Yes you can. Items can be put on hold for a deposit payment of 10%. This will hold the item for up to 30 days but this deposit payment is non refundable in the event of the buyer failing to complete the sale.
A further 10% payment at the end of the initial 30 day period will extend this period for another 30 days and subject to individual approval, this arrangement can be extended at our discretion. ATB Guitars holds title to the goods until paid for in full and if the buyer should change his/her mind for any reason, a restocking fee equivalent to to 15% of the total purchase price will be deducted from any refund given.
Do you have a mailing list?
The best way to get on our mailing list is to submit the form at the bottom of every page on our website. Also follow us on Facebook and Instagram @ATBguitars as most new items are posted there as soon as we buy them and before they go on the website. If you are searching for a specific guitar then send us an email and we will attempt to alert you once one has been found.
1971 Fender Mustang Bass, Blue Sparkle
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A very cool and great-looking 1971 Fender Mustang Bass in Blue Sparkle, this one is a lightweight, player-friendly vintage short-scale with plenty of character and a finish that immediately sets it apart from the crowd.
The Mustang Bass had only been in the Fender catalogue for a few years by 1971, introduced as a compact, highly usable alternative to the larger Precision and Jazz Bass models. With its short 30" scale and punchy single-split pickup design, the Mustang quickly found favour with players wanting something comfortable, responsive and slightly different in feel and attack from Fender’s full-size basses. They have a distinctive sound all of their own too, with a focused, thumpy low end and a snappy, direct response that works brilliantly in the studio or on stage.
This example dates to 1971, with a JUL71 neck stamp and a Stackpole volume pot code of week 16, 1971. It retains its correct Fender nickel tuners and correct chrome bridge, wiring is black/white PVC type. The pickguard has been changed, and the finish is where things get especially interesting. The bass is presented in a striking Blue Sparkle finish, with evidence of red paint visible in the cavities underneath. The sparkle finish appears to have plenty of age and has clearly been applied to a high standard. There are other vintage Fender instruments known in similar sparkle blue shades, but as is so often the case with sparkle finishes from this era, absolute certainty is difficult. Whether factory, outsourced or an old, pro refinish, the honest answer is that the jury is still out. What is beyond doubt, though, is that it looks fantastic and gives the bass a seriously distinctive visual identity.
In the hands it feels great. At just 3.31kg it is an excellent lightweight example, and the short-scale feel makes it instantly comfortable and easy to get along with. The neck measures 40.5mm at the nut, with depths of 21.2mm at the 1st fret and 25mm at the 12th, giving it a very manageable feel.
A cool-looking and very useable vintage Fender bass, this is a great option for anyone wanting an early ’70s Mustang with loads of visual appeal, proper vintage feel and a tone that can hold it's own in almost any genre.
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At a Glance:
Model: Mustang Bass
Year: 1971
Finish: Blue Sparkle
Body: Alder
Neck: Maple
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Neck Profile: Medium C
Scale Length: 30"
Nut Width: 40.5mm
Neck Depth: 21.2mm (1st fret), 25mm (12th fret)
Frets: Original
Pickups: Original split single-coil
Electronics: Volume pot - Stackpole week 16 '71, PVC wiring
Hardware: Correct chrome bridge, Correct tuners
Pickguard: Replaced
Weight: 3.31kg
Case: Gig bag
We are not box shifters, we take your packing and shipping very seriously..!
We have to. You're considering spending a lot of money with us and you would obviously like your valuable musical instrument to arrive at your door, without drama, fuss or damage.
We have many years (stretching way back in to the last century) of packing and shipping fragile musical items all over the world - in fact the number of sometimes priceless, vintage instruments we have shipped is in the thousands.
When you buy a vintage or second hand item from us, it will be hand packed by one or more of our specialist, in house staff and then shipped in our own custom made cardboard boxes (If applicable).
We normally ship via our preferred carriers UPS, DPD, Parcelforce and Royal Mail for smaller items such as straps and leads. Tracking numbers are always provided.
Shipping prices vary by item and by location, please see the individual products for details but as a guide, prices for a guitar is usually:
UK - £50
Mainland Europe - £75
USA - £200
Rest of World (rates can vary a lot depending on country) - £250
How can I pay?
All our base prices are in £GBP Sterling and exclude delivery.
Payments can be made by bank transfer (up to any amount) or credit/debit card through our website (up to £10,000.) Due to fraud risks we do not take payment by phone. We accept and use many online payment services that work by way of bank transfer and recommend Wise.com who will in generally offer far better exchange rates than banks.
Do your prices include VAT?
All prices include UK VAT but most used or vintage guitars are sold under the UK marginal scheme for secondhand goods which means you will not get an invoice with the VAT amount shown separately, neither will you be able to claim this VAT element back if you are VAT registered, and the VAT element cannot be deducted for export sales.
For new items such as some guitars, pedals, straps, cables etc 20% UK VAT is included and if you are in an export country, which since Brexit now includes Europe and of course the US, this 20% VAT will automatically be deducted at checkout for you. You may have to pay local taxes and duties when your goods arrive in your home country, we advise you to check with your local customs office to be sure.
Can I reserve or put an item on hold?
Yes you can. Items can be put on hold for a deposit payment of 10%. This will hold the item for up to 30 days but this deposit payment is non refundable in the event of the buyer failing to complete the sale.
A further 10% payment at the end of the initial 30 day period will extend this period for another 30 days and subject to individual approval, this arrangement can be extended at our discretion. ATB Guitars holds title to the goods until paid for in full and if the buyer should change his/her mind for any reason, a restocking fee equivalent to to 15% of the total purchase price will be deducted from any refund given.
Do you have a mailing list?
The best way to get on our mailing list is to submit the form at the bottom of every page on our website. Also follow us on Facebook and Instagram @ATBguitars as most new items are posted there as soon as we buy them and before they go on the website. If you are searching for a specific guitar then send us an email and we will attempt to alert you once one has been found.