NBD - Fender Justin Meldal-Johnsen Road Worn Mustang Bass

[slowjam98]

AGREED!!!

I'm not keen on the fact I'm paying extra to have someone beat up a new bass to make it look like someone else's old bass. I prefer my own battle scars, thanks.

Hey Justin, how about a JMJ Mustang: Virgin Edition?

You might want to try a CIJ. I think you might like it if that’s what you’re looking for.

 

[Burwabit]

One of Fender's better relic jobs there. Looks great!

 

[dbsfgyd1]

Nice to know, since I have a vintage '66!View attachment 2903011

Braggart! LOL!! I played on one of those back in my EB3 days, and it really turned my head around. Great basses.

 

[dbsfgyd1]

I’m pretty stoked. I survived a couple delays in production and now have this rad bass in hand. Played it at church this morning and it did not disappoint.

Check out these threads for more info on the bass:

New Road Worn Fender: Justin Meldal-Johnsen Mustang

JMJ Signature Road Worn Mustang!

More about Justin Meldal-Johnsen (@jmjbassplayer) here:

Ask Justin Meldal-Johnsen

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Com grays, really nice.

 

[twinjet]

Great photography!

 

[JRA]

sweet! looks playful to me! congratulations on your new instrument!

 

[Wood and Wire]

That’s a cool bass. I’m too big of a dude to play one but I like them.

My friend was 6' 7" and he styled out a Mustang convincingly.

You could wear really big shoes, and convince everyone it's a trick of perspective.

 

[MotorCityMinion]

You could wear really big shoes, and convince everyone it's a trick of perspective.

Heh, it's too bad opinions can only be one sided in the forum, that line above is just beggin' for a reply.

 

[RedHotFuzz]

That’s a cool bass. I’m too big of a dude to play one but I like them.

Big dudes look just fine playing Strats.

 

[slowjam98]

Great photography!

Thanks! Sometimes I borrow my wife’s camera and pretend like I know what I’m doing. She’s the photography expert in the house.

Wife - www.instagram.com/ayanah
Me - www.instagram.com/slowjam98

 

[slowjam98]

My friend was 6' 7" and he styled out a Mustang convincingly.

You could wear really big shoes, and convince everyone it's a trick of perspective.

Ha! Sometimes I play my kid’s travel acoustic guitar and I feel like a giant.

 

[Rockonjp76]

Man, I wish they'd make a full scale mustang bass...

 

[slowjam98]

Man, I wish they'd make a full scale mustang bass...

The Bullet Bass Deluxe is essentially a full-scale Mustang, I think.

 

[Rockonjp76]

The Bullet Bass Deluxe is essentially a full-scale Mustang, I think.

Ya but the Mustang looks a lot better.

 

[Sparkdog]

No. I’ve played the new Offset PJ Mustangs and a CIJ. Of the three, this one is the clear winner.

What did you like better about the JMJ than the P/J version? I'm interested in the PJ just because I don't own one and I could put in my own choice of pickups (Dimarzio Model P and J) which would make that bridge pickup really honk. Thanks.

 

[neo 7]

Man, I wish they'd make a full scale mustang bass...

I've always considered the Mustang a short scale P-Bass.

 

[shortscalesrule]

Fender Mustang / Precision (montado por partes / Años 70s)
JML Mustang 34"scale 2017 Aged Natural Gloss | JML Guitars

The first one, I don't quite understand why one would go to the trouble. The second one, wow! If it were short scale, I might be in trouble!

 

[slowjam98]

What did you like better about the JMJ than the P/J version? I'm interested in the PJ just because I don't own one and I could put in my own choice of pickups (Dimarzio Model P and J) which would make that bridge pickup really honk. Thanks.

I prefer the nut on the JMJ—it’s a 1.625”. I’m with Goldilocks when it comes to nut width. Also, I’m not a huge fan of the pickups and electronics on the PJ. I know a lot of time and care was put into the JMJ pickup and tone knob—and it shows in the sound.

 

[Bassamatic]

Man that thing is really cool looking! What a great relic job - instant Mojo!

BTW - I have a set of the special LaBella Flats for that bass for sale if you are interested. PM me. Only $25.

 

[3rdcurve]

Anyone weigh their JMJ? I am on the fence between this and ordering up a Serek Midwestern 2.