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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.
CHAMBERED ASH BODY

CHAMBERED ASH BODY

Offers rich sustain and focused midrange with striking grain patterns.

CUSTOM BEN GIBBARD PICKUPS

CUSTOM BEN GIBBARD PICKUPS

These pickups have been custom-voiced to emulate Ben’s personal vintage Mustangs.

3-POSITION ROTARY PICKUP SELECTOR SWITCH

3-POSITION ROTARY PICKUP SELECTOR SWITCH

This simplified setup eliminates multiple slider switches and tone control and camouflages the pickup selector as the tone knob.

SHORT SCALE COMFORT

SHORT SCALE COMFORT

The 24” scale combined with a 22-fret Modern “C”-shaped maple neck and 9.5” radius fingerboard make it an easily playable guitar for musicians of all levels.

SIMPLIFIED CONTROLS

SIMPLIFIED CONTROLS

Per Ben Gibbard’s personal spec, all extraneous switches and controls were removed and replaced with a single master volume and a three position rotary pickup selector.

MUSTANG BRIDGE WITH MODIFIED HARDTAIL SETUP

MUSTANG BRIDGE WITH MODIFIED HARDTAIL SETUP

This Mustang’s tailpiece is locked in place for ultimate stability and resonance.

- Gigbag

  • - 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

- Neck Material: Maple
- Neck Finish: Gloss Urethane
- Neck Shape: Modern "C"
- Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)
- Fingerboard Material: Maple
- Position Inlays: Black Dot
- Side Dots: Black
- Number of Frets: 22
- String Nut: Synthetic Bone
- Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)
- Nut Material: Synthetic Bone
- Body: Chambered Ash
- Body Finish: Gloss Polyester
- Body Shape: Mustang®
- Bridge: 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Mustang Tremolo
- Pickguard: 1-Ply Black
- Control Knobs: Black Plastic
- Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
- Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style with Fender® Logo
- Strings: Fender® USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges), PN 0730250403
- Strap Buttons: Vintage-Style
- Bridge Pickup: Vintage-Style Single-Coil Mustang®
- Neck Pickup: Vintage-Style Single-Coil Mustang®
- Pickup Configuration: SS
- 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)
- Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
- Scale Length: 24" (610 mm)

Key attributes
Pickup Types
SS
Fingerboard Material
Maple
Body Material
Ash
Body Shape
Mustang
Colour
Natural
Body
Orientation
Right-Handed
Guitar Construction
Solid Body
Top Material
Ash
Neck
Position Inlays
Dots
Neck Profile
Modern "C" Profile
Guitar Scale
24"
Neck Material
Maple
Neck Finish
Gloss Urethane
Nut Material
Synthetic Bone
Nut Width
42mm
Fret Size
Medium Jumbo
Number of Frets
22
Fingerboard Radius
9.5"
Hardware
Tuning Machines
Vintage Tuning Machines
String Gauge
.009"
Hardware Finish
Nickel/Chrome
Coil Split
No
Bridge Type
Tremolo
Including Bag
Gig bag
Alternative Design Guitar attributes
Guitar Finish
Gloss Polyester
Product Details
Product Number
224762
Brand
Fender
Series
Signature Series
Category
Alternative Design Guitar
Brand Category
Fender - Alternative Design Guitars
Relevancy rank in Category Alternative Design Guitar
107 of 234
Date
April 2021
Product Quantity
Unit
1 piece(s)
Dimension
Weight
3.69kg
Box Depth
386mm
Box Height
114mm
Gross Weight
5.69kg
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