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.
Type
|
Solid Body |
Colour
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Natural |
Orientation | Right Handed |
Number of Strings | 6 |
Body Shape | Mustang |
Body Material | Chambered Ash |
Body Finish | Gloss Polyester |
Neck Material | Rosewood |
Neck Shape | Modern C |
Neck Finish
|
Gloss Urethane |
Fretboard Material | Maple |
Number of Frets | 22 |
Fretboard Inlays | Black Dot |
Fret Size | Jumbo |
Fretboard Radius | 9.5 (241mm) |
Nut Material | Synthetic Bone |
Nut Width | 1.650 (42 mm) |
Neck Pickup | Vintage-Style Single-Coil Mustang® |
Bridge Pickup | Vintage-Style Single-Coil Mustang® |
Controls | Master Volume, 3-Position Rotary |
Bridge | 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Mustang Tremolo |
Tuners | Vintage-Style with Fender Logo |
Strings | Fender® USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges) |
Case/ Bag | Deluxe Gig bag |