You can expect fat, punchy tone from the Fender Player II Mustang Bass PJ. Trust Music Experience when we say that the P- and J-style pickups combined with the short scale on this Mustang make it a fun instrument for bassists of any skill level. Fender’s Player II series honors the storied roots of these instruments while bringing their capabilities up to the standards required by contemporary players. From the comfortable alder body to the Modern “C” maple neck profile to the Player series Alnico V PJ pickup configuration, this bass is ready to groove on old standards and newly penned originals alike. Plus, a 3-position toggle switch ups the tonal ante for even more sonic possibilities. The Player II Mustang Bass PJ is available in timeless Fender finishes or never-before-seen colors released from the vault.

Fender Player II Mustang Bass PJ at a Glance:

• Alder Body
• Modern "C" Neck Profile
• 9.5“-Radius Maple or Rosewood Fingerboard with Rolled Edges
• Player Series Alnico V Split-Coil Precision Bass® and Alnico V Single-Coil Jazz Bass® Pickups
• 4-Saddle Bridge with Single-Groove Steel “Barrel” Saddles
• Open-Gear Tuning Machines

The Mustang you know and love updated

The Mustang bass has been kicking since 1966 — iconic Fender sound never goes out of style! The Fender Player II Mustang Bass PJ merges that same classic Fender style with appointments that outfit it for stage-ready performance in the modern age. This Mustang starts with an alder body and a bolt-on Modern “C” maple neck, laying the groundwork for fast and fluid playability. Then, a maple fingerboard with 19 frets and a 9.5-inch radius sets you up for quick runs and grooves up and down its length. This bass’s short scale also imbues every note you play with a fat, harmonic richness that’s impossible to ignore. Standard open-gear tuners, a vintage-style disc string tree, a synthetic bone nut, and a 4-saddle standard bridge hold down the intonation for trustworthy tuning stability.

II pickups are better than I

Don’t be fooled by the short scale; the Fender Player II Mustang Bass PJ packs thunderous and versatile tone within its small frame. Thanks to a combo of Player series Alnico V single-coil Jazz Bass and split single-coil Precision Bass pickups, the Mustang can kick it on both sides of the track — the sweet tones of the Jazz Bass and the powerful punch of the Precision Bass. Use the 3-position toggle switch to select either sound or use both pickups together for a boisterous yet precise tone. You’ll also have the master tone and master volume knobs for further sonic sculpting. The stage is your oyster with the Fender Player II Mustang Bass PJ!

What Fender Says...

Step into the spotlight and experience iconic Fender® sound and style with the Player II Mustang® Bass PJ — a stage-ready bass guitar with contemporary updates to power your performance and inspire your playing. The Player II Mustang® Bass PJ radiates timeless Fender charm, but under the hood, it's primed for today's players. Everything about the neck is designed for fast and fluid playability, from the Modern “C”-profile with silky satin urethane finish on the back to the comfy 9.5”-radius slab rosewood or maple fingerboard with smooth rolled edges and 19 medium jumbo frets. A classic alder body is available in both timeless Fender finishes and never-before-seen colors unearthed from the archives. Player Series Alnico V Split-Coil P bass® and Single-Coil J bass® pickups offer sweet highs, growling mids and seismic lows that elevate any genre. The 3-way toggle switch lets you easily dial in everything this versatile pickup set has to offer, while an adjustable 4-saddle bridge, single-groove steel saddles and open-gear tuners ensure precise tuning stability for the flexibility to explore endless sonic possibilities. Perfect for crafting your own sound, the Player II Mustang® Bass PJ has the looks, tone and feel that only a Fender delivers.

Alder Body

Accept no substitutes! When you want authentic Fender tone, you must start with authentic Fender tonewood. Our iconic contoured alder bodies lay the perfect foundation for textbook Fender tone.

Modern "C" Neck Profile

This neck is designed for supremely comfortable performance, with silky smooth back finish and our Modern “C”-profile — for first-class feel that’s ideal for almost any playing style.

9.5“-Radius Maple or Rosewood Fingerboard with Rolled Edges

The 9.5”-radius fingerboard provides fast fretting and easy playability, while the hand-rolled fingerboard edges provide a slightly broken-in feeling that’s incredibly inviting.

Player Series Pickups

A modern tweak of our classic sound, our Player Series pickups are designed with more power and more bite, for authentic Fender tone—with a bit of an edge.

Adjustable 4-Saddle Bridge with Single-Groove Steel "Barrel" Saddles

A vintage-style bass bridge with single-groove saddles provides classic Fender tone with precise intonation and rock-solid stability.

Open-Gear Tuning Machines

Featuring a modern gear ratio and direction, these open-gear tuning machines combine vintage style with modern performance for rock-solid tuning stability.