Fender Japan Rare 1997 CIJ 1966 Reissue Mustang Rare Factory Candy Apple Red

Here is something we have never had before, and we have had a LOT of Fender Japan Mustangs at GSG over the years. It's an old '97 Fender Japan Tokai Gakki-built 1966 Reissue Mustang in very rare Candy Apple Red finish. The main Fender Japan Mustang run reissues were MG65, MG69 and MG73. Very few ’66 Mustangs were ever built. The ones that were built were solely for the Japanese domestic market, so you won’t see too many outside Japan. We have seen them in Oly White and even California Blue, but never a Candy Apple Red MG-66 before. Alder was used for these guitars, which usually makes them a little heavier (but this one is still very light). To be honest, aside from the tonewood used and the MG-66 designation there aren't many differences between this and the MG-65. It’s true to the vintage Fender ’65-66 spec, with the slab alder body, 7.25 radius Indian rosewood fingerboard, maple neck, white button tuners, F stamped neck plate and perloid scratch plate. It plays brilliantly too, very resonant and responsive with a good balance and plenty of Mustang attitude. This one is very resonant. Neck is dead straight, truss rod fine, plenty of life left in the frets and no mods, breaks, repairs or routing. Structurally and electrically sound. It is exceptionally clean for a 1997 Mustang with one or two little dimples but nothing harsh and no paint chips or buckle rash etc. The pictures were taken when the guitar came in, it has since been checked, cleaned, set-up and the strings have been changed since the pictured were taken so if they look a bit old in the pics don't worry. A good solid slab of alder for this one giving a total weight of 3kg. Also including original period correct Fender branded softcase, original tremolo arm, original hang tag, original Fender Japan booklet and expired warranty card (good for providence and resale value as it has the guitar's individual serial number printed on). A great playing/looking Mustang and like all rare Fender Japan models & finishes, a solid investment.
 
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At Gas Station Guitars, each instrument is carefully hand-selected. If a guitar doesn’t impress us in tone, feel, and overall character, it simply doesn’t make it into our inventory. If it’s listed by us, you can be confident it’s something special.
 
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Every instrument is fully inspected and in hand—no drop-shipping
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This guitar is not available for trades or part exchange
We are unable to offer holds or layaways
 
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