Detail 01
30-inch scale length
A short-scale design described as tight and focused in tone.
Product detailSKU #1500000137636
FenderJustin Meldal-Johnsen Road Worn Mustang Electric Bass Faded Daphne Blue
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A short-scale, road-worn Mustang Bass built around Justin Meldal-Johnsen’s iconic ’67 Mustang Bass, with a custom Seymour Duncan split single-coil pickup and deluxe gig bag.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players seeking a 30-inch-scale bass
- Bassists who want a custom-spec split single-coil pickup
- Players drawn to a road-worn alder-body finish
- Gigging players who value an included deluxe gig bag
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who require a standard-scale bass
- Players looking for active electronics
- Left-handed players
- Players who prefer an unworn finish
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Custom Seymour Duncan split single-coil pickup
The single pickup is described as suited to punchy basslines with plenty of low end.
Detail 03
9.5-inch rosewood fingerboard with rolled edges
The fingerboard is described as familiar and comfortable to play.
Detail 04
Road Worn nitrocellulose finish
The alder body and hardware are intentionally styled with wear.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This is a right-handed, 4-string, passive bass.
- 02Its short 30-inch scale is specifically described as producing pronounced low end, tight highs, and a scooped midrange.
- 03The worn finish, nicks, scratches, and aged hardware are intentional Road Worn styling.
- 04It has a fixed bridge and master volume/tone controls.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Who is this bass associated with?
It is the Fender Justin Meldal-Johnsen Road Worn Mustang Bass, inspired by JMJ’s iconic ’67 Mustang Bass.
02What pickup does it use?
It has a custom-spec Seymour Duncan split single-coil pickup.
03Is it active or passive?
It is passive, with master volume and tone controls.
04Does it include a case?
It includes a deluxe gig bag with zippered storage compartments.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Pickup Configuration
- S
4 detailsPlayability
- Orientation
- Right handed
- Number of Frets
- 20
- Number of Strings
- 4
- Scale Length
- 30"
7 detailsBody & build
- Fingerboard Material
- Rosewood Radius: Info not available Fret size: Info not available Number of frets: 20 Inlays: Dot Nut material: Synthetic bone Nut width: 1.5" (38.5mm) Neck width at 12 fret: Info not available Body Cutaway: Double cutaway Construction: Solidbody Body wood: Alder Top wood: Info not available Body finish: Info not available Orientation: Right handed Controls Control layout: Master volume, tone Pickup switch: No Coil tap or split: No Tone switching: No Special switching: No Hardware Bridge type: Fixed Bridge design: Standard Tailpiece: Not applicable Tuning machines: Die-cast Color: Chrome Other Number of strings: 4 Pickguard: Yes Special features: Not applicable Case: Gig bag Accessories: Info not available Country of origin: Info not available
- Bridge Type
- Fixed
- Color
- Chrome
- Country of Origin
- Info not available
- Color Finish
- Nitrocellulose
- Body Material
- Alder
- Top Material
- Info not available
5 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Korena Special
- false
- Tier
- new
- Source Id
- site51500000137636
- Prop65
- WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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