Since 1964 the Mustang model has been bringing Fender sound and style to the stage and the studio in the hands of trend-setting players ranging from Nirvana to The 1975. Upgraded with performance-oriented features, this new Mustang sports classic style with modern electronics in an ultra-comfortable short-scale form that 's easy to play all night long. Tonally flexible, the pair of angled single-coil pickups make every note and chord pop with authentic Fender tone. These low-output pickups have a balanced voice with bell-like upper harmonics, punchy mids and thick lows for a sound that easily cuts through a mix. Master volume and tone controls, along with a three-way pickup switch craft your sound. Topped by a 9.5 ';-radius maple fingerboard with 22 medium jumbo frets, the 'C ' shaped maple neck is comfortable for all playing styles and ideal for players with smaller hands, or those who use extended chord forms. The six-saddle string-through-body hardtail Strat® bridge increases sustain while the bent steel saddles add a touch of 'cut '; to your tone, and are adjustable for spot-on intonation. The 24 '; scale adds a bit of warmth and thickness to the guitar 's inherent tone, while granting a slinkier playing feel, making it easier to perform multi-step bends. The guitar 's smaller body is perfect for energetic stage performances and ideal for those with smaller frames while retaining Fender 's famous ergonomic design aesthetic. A gloss polyester finish protects the body while the neck bears a satin polyurethane finish for fast, easy playability. The aesthetic appointments add a touch of classic Fender style to this modernised design for dazzling style under the spotlights. A cult favourite, the Mustang has evolved from a student-oriented model to the underground champion that laid the foundation for grunge and modern alternative rock.