MOD PROJECT: 2017 Fender “Mustang Jr” in Shell Pink

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MOD PROJECT: 2017 Fender “Mustang Jr” in Shell Pink

Post by seriouslyavery » Tue Jun 05, 2018 6:35 pm

I work at a music store, and I bought my 2011 Fender Classic Player Jazzmaster off of the owner, which sparked my love for offset guitars. I’ve always been predominantly a humbucker guy, and am a sucker for single pickup guitars, so I knew I wanted to do a single humbucker mod at some point.

Then in 2017, Fender released their new Offset Series, and although I had never paid much attention to Mustangs, the Shell Pink caught my eye. I LOVE Shell Pink. When we got one for the store, and I noticed how much I picked it up and jammed on it (the neck is super comfy and smooth!), I knew I had to get it. I put a Seymour Duncan JB Jr. in the bridge, but couldn’t get past the mid-range heavy sound of the pickup.

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I then remembered I had a leftover Phat Cat and SH-5 lying around and knew I just had to give them both a shot. I will keep the forum updated once I receive my custom guard from Pickguardian!
Oh, and yes, I am sticking with the white pearloid, just routed for a single ‘bucker with no toggle!

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Re: MOD PROJECT: 2017 Fender “Mustang Jr” in Shell Pink

Post by CROSS_guitars » Tue Jun 05, 2018 8:09 pm

One in the pink :freako:

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Re: MOD PROJECT: 2017 Fender “Mustang Jr” in Shell Pink

Post by Shadoweclipse13 » Wed Jun 06, 2018 6:57 am

CROSS_guitars wrote:
Tue Jun 05, 2018 8:09 pm
One in the pink :freako:
Ha!

Great looking and awesome project ideas!! Definitely interested seeing this one finished!
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Re: MOD PROJECT: 2017 Fender “Mustang Jr” in Shell Pink

Post by blimpage » Fri Jun 08, 2018 5:22 am

This is extremely my shit. Can't wait to see and hear how it turns out!

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Re: MOD PROJECT: 2017 Fender “Mustang Jr” in Shell Pink

Post by seriouslyavery » Fri Jun 29, 2018 4:15 pm

Finally got the pickguard in the mail today and wired it all up! Put a single Seymour Duncan SH-5 in the bridge, single volume and tone. It sounds great!

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Post by blimpage » Sat Jun 30, 2018 3:29 am

I love it! Especially the taco.

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Re: MOD PROJECT: 2017 Fender “Mustang Jr” in Shell Pink

Post by dragonfly66 » Wed Jun 05, 2019 11:31 am

This is awesome! Was the body already routed for humbucker in the bridge?

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Re: MOD PROJECT: 2017 Fender “Mustang Jr” in Shell Pink

Post by seriouslyavery » Wed Jun 05, 2019 11:33 am

dragonfly66 wrote:
Wed Jun 05, 2019 11:31 am
This is awesome! Was the body already routed for humbucker in the bridge?
I believe all of the 2017 MIM Mustangs in the Offset Series lineup were routed for two P90s, so it worked out perfectly!

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Re: MOD PROJECT: 2017 Fender “Mustang Jr” in Shell Pink

Post by Steadyriot. » Thu Jun 06, 2019 1:27 am

That's so rad! Pink Mustang's are the best!
Now you just need a matching headstock and you're off to the races! :w00t:
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