Yeah that is super sexy- be over $1000 in Ozzie dollarydoos tho
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there’s just no reason for that kind of stupidity.
This doesn’t change the equation 
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It’s dry enough here in the Renegade Province of Oilberta that the truss rod question is not really a question.
@John_E is right, 75/25 and Bob’s yer Auntie. First world problem.
@howard is correct too. It’s wholly unnecessary.
Truth is, there are choices in thisworld and everyone can choose differently. And if not, there’s always a sharpie, masking tape and a Dremel.
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Or, your choice of innumerable bass models with easy truss rod access.
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but but but it’s the original authentic way to do it? 
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Vintage!
Might be a bit redundant but with the thread being long, can any long time Mustang owners give their thoughts on the bass? I’m in the process of attempting to sell two of my basses and looking into a short scale, and I’ve kind of set my eyes on a Mustang. I think there’s a shop around here that has one in stock that I can take a look at in person, but it’s also nice to others’ opinions, and I don’t know anyone in person who plays bass let alone owns one.
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I’ve had a Fender Player series Mustang PJ for about 3 years now and it’s very comfortable to play.
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I started playing many moons ago on a Fender Musicmaster–I sold it after playing on it alone for 10-ish years–big mistake–not a day goes by that I don’t regret selling that bass… The biggest difference between the mustang and the musicmaster is the pickups. The short scale is the same and I can tell you without a doubt you’ll love short scale, they are just so much fun to play! I recently picked up a short scale bass after many years of being on full scale basses and I’ve only been playing the short scale since receiving it over 2 months ago.
The only thing I would watch out for on the mustang is the version that has that switch on the bottom of the pickguard. It sits down so close to my leg when I was noodling with it in a guitar shop, I accidentally switched the tone as I was playing. The switch was super loose feeling on the one that I was trying out though. Also, I didn’t like the blending options of the switch itself–none of them hit the Goldilocks zone between P and J… I decided not to buy that one. If I did get that model, I would definitely move that switch somewhere else and/or figure out some other blending option. Before buying, play it for a while and see if you have the same problems or observe any other weirdness. Then, let us know what you decided.
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Oh, good note on the switch. I’ll keep that in mind. I’m looking at either a used Fender Player Mustang which has the switch, or a Squier Classic Vibe 60s Mustang that doesn’t have the switch. My other consideration is a used Squier CV Jaguar SS, but something about the Mustang attracts me towards that.
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It was the paint.
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Here is a pic of my Mustang. I had a guitar tech replace the three way toggle switch with a blend knob, which I personally like better.
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“joeike”?!
Looks more like Joe Cool to me.
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Well, I tested a Fender Player Mustang today. I know what I’m saving for. Now to post a Craigslist ad for a couple of currently owned basses…
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And better placement! Sweet!
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I think I’m the owner of a new short scale. How did this happen? I blame that rascally new bass by Squier
Then @John_E posted an original Rascal. I checked them out, and there was a lot to like, but not in love with and of the sound clips I heard. so heasitated.
Then I looked at other basses in short scale, and liked the JMJ mustang. Seymour Duncan split coil, Hipshot tuners, but it was road worn
Then I found this bass by accident. Small luthier, so bit of a gamble, but all his reviews are like “this is my second instrument from him”. And this seems up my alley in terms of design.
the model name is 'lil Chawnky.
It’s spalted maple top, mahogany back, spalted maple neck, birdseye maple fretboard. Chambered. it weighs 7.5 pounds.
And the reason I took the gamble - double P and fretless 
The pickups are by Bitterroot, inexpensive. Will see how it sounds. before thinking any more on that. I’ve talked to the guy and he seems really nice. so, YOLO!
Now to find a bag lol
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now i want…
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that is really really cute. (in a good way). even if it is a whale 
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Well, needing a case for my new whale, err I mean bass, I found a Levy’s guitar case that should work, the dimensions look good. The luthier who made the bass sent me the dimensions - upper bout, lower bout, everything
So I am pretty confident it will work out. But finding a case was hard. What are some good options I might have missed?
Here is what I went with. Ignore the color, I detest it, but function over color
https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/LELECGB200--levys-deluxe-gig-bag-for-electric-guitars-tan
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