Fender Competition Mustang Red 1974 w/ Original Case

No sales tax for US customers outside California.

This 1974 Fender Competition Mustang in Red is a classic short-scale Fender that perfectly captures the cool, quirky vibe of the mid-’70s while delivering genuinely inspiring tone and playability. With its distinctive Competition stripe finish, compact body, and lightweight feel, the Mustang has long been a favorite of players who want something a little different from the usual Strat or Tele while still staying firmly in the Fender family. This example includes the original case and bridge cover, a great bonus for collectors and players alike.

This one is in great shape!  It has some dings and honest wear, but it shows really well with bright color, clean and shiny hardware, and all original parts - right down tot he original bridge over.  It plays great after receiving a proper setup. 

The short-scale neck makes this guitar incredibly comfortable and fast to play, encouraging bends, vibrato, and expressive lead work with minimal effort. The pickups deliver clear, punchy tones with a focused low end and that unmistakable Fender sparkle on top, working beautifully for surf, indie, rock, and roots styles. Clean tones are chimey and articulate, while pushed sounds have a raw, garage-rock edge that suits the Mustang’s personality perfectly. The dynamic vibrato system adds another layer of expressive potential, making this a fun and versatile instrument.

As with all instruments at Mahar’s Vintage Guitars, it has been fully inspected, photographed accurately, and professionally evaluated to ensure it plays its absolute best.

We buy, sell, and take trades.

Excerpts from real online end-user reviews:
“Mustangs are some of the most fun guitars Fender ever made.” – The Gear Page
“Short scale and super comfortable.” – OffsetGuitars Forum
“Competition Mustangs look amazing and sound great.” – Harmony Central
“Perfect for indie, surf, and garage rock.” – Reddit r/Guitar
“Lightweight, punchy, and full of character.” – Ultimate Guitar

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SPECS:

• Color: Red
• Weight: 6lbs 9oz
  
• Body: Alder 
  
• Body Date/Code: See Pics
• Neck: Maple
  
• Neck Profile: Medium C
• Neck Date/Code: See Pics
• Fretboard: Rosewood
  
• Inlays: Pearl Dot
  
• Frets: Original
  
• Fret Count: 22
  
• Nut: Original
  
• Nut width: 1-9/16"
  
• Radius: 7.25"
  
• Scale: 24"
  
• Neck thickness at 1st Fret: .86"
• Neck thickness at 12th Fret: .975"
• Action 1st String at 12th Fret: 2/32"
  
• Action 6th String at 12th Fret: 2/32"
  
• Overall Length: 39-1/4"
  
• Lower bout: 12-1/8"
  
• Upper bout: 10"
  
• Body depth/thickness outside edge: 1-1/2"
• String gauge: 10-46
  
• Hardware Color: Chrome
• Pickguard: Original
• Bridge Pickup/Brand: Mustang Single Coil
• Pickup Reading: 5.83k
• Original?: Yes
• Neck Pickup/Brand: Mustang Single Coil
• Pickup Reading: 4.53k
• Original?: Yes
  
• Bridge: Original w/ Fender Dynamic Tremolo System
• Tuners: Original F Stamped
• Knobs: Original
  
• Switch: Working
• Pots/Codes: Original
• Case: OHSC
• Notes: 

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