Fender MG-66-66 Mustang | 2002 Made in Japan

2002 Fender Japan MG-66-66 Mustang in Vintage White. Basswood body, maple neck, rosewood fingerboard. 24" short scale. MG-Vintage single-coil pickups. Dynamic vibrato. Mint collector-grade condition. Weighs 3.3kg. Includes gig bag.
 
The MG-66-66 is Fender Japan's reissue of the 1966 Mustang, featuring the correct slab body without modern arm or belly contours . Produced at the Dyna Gakki factory (Q-series serial prefix) , this 2002 example represents the high-quality early 2000s Japanese production era. The 24" short scale and slim C neck profile make it fast and comfortable to play.
 
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In stock at Guitar Garage Sydney. $1,990
 
Key Features
Year: 2002
Made in: Japan (Dyna Gakki factory)
Serial: Q055212
Model: MG-66-66 (1966 Mustang reissue)
Finish: Vintage White (VWH)
Body: Basswood 
Body Style: Slab body, no contours 
Neck: Maple, satin finish, slim C profile
Fingerboard: Rosewood, 7.25" vintage radius 
Scale: 24" (610mm) 
Frets: 22 vintage-style
Pickups: 2 x MG-Vintage single-coil 
Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
Switching: 2 x 3-position slider switches (In-phase/Off/Out-of-phase per pickup) 
Bridge: Dynamic Vibrato tailpiece with vintage-style floating bridge
Tuners: Vintage-style with aged white plastic buttons
Nut Width: Approx. 40mm 
Weight: 3.3kg
Case: Gig bag included
Condition: Mint vintage condition
 
Sound and Tone
The MG-Vintage pickups deliver punchy, articulate Mustang tone with a bright, snappy top end . The phase switching offers out-of-phase sounds for quirky, funky, cutting tones . The short scale adds natural compression, warmth and thickness to the guitar's tone .
 
Feel and Playability
The 24" short scale reduces string tension and finger stretch. The slim C neck profile and 7.25" radius offer classic vintage feel. Lightweight 3.3kg basswood body reduces shoulder fatigue.
 
Condition
Mint vintage condition. Exceptionally clean with no cosmetic, structural or electronic flaws. Vintage White finish free of chips, dings or buckle rash. Maple neck straight, rosewood fingerboard immaculate. 100% fret life remaining, no visible wear. All original hardware bright with no oxidation. Electronics operate smoothly. Meticulously preserved collector-grade instrument.
 
Background
The Fender Mustang was introduced in 1964 as a student model. The MG-66-66 reissue reproduces the 1966 specification with slab body, white button tuners and transition logo . The Q-series serial prefix indicates production at Dyna Gakki, one of Fender Japan's most respected factories . Early 2000s Japanese Mustangs are highly regarded for build quality and vintage accuracy.
 
Notable Players
Kurt Cobain (Nirvana), Bilinda Butcher (My Bloody Valentine), Adrian Belew (King Crimson), Theresa Wayman (Warpaint), John Frusciante (RHCP), Thurston Moore (Sonic Youth).