Nelson Instruments wrote:The offset special, to me, has a very musicman vibe to it.
True. Or very early G&L, like F-100 and the like.
EDIT: dang. I read Mustang Special. You're actually right about the Offset Special, but something about the pickups, pickguard, control plates and hardware of the Mustang Special look like old G&L and Musicman
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D.o.S. wrote:Broadly speaking, if we at ILF are dropping 300 bucks on a pedal it probably sounds like an SNES holocaust.
friendship wrote:death to false bleep-blop
UglyCasanova wrote:brb gonna slap my dick on my stomp boxes
Nelson Instruments wrote:The offset special, to me, has a very musicman vibe to it. Iwonder why we've never seen a japanese starcaster.... That would probably sell like hotcakes!
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dubkitty wrote:the Mustang Special looks like it could be the sleeper of the group; i assume the switches are single/dual/series for each PU. i'll bet it SCREAMS plugged into a dirty amp.
You are correct on all points!
hclapp219 wrote:How is the Mustang Special different from the one that's out already? Is it just the one new color?
I think that's about it.
Gunner Recall wrote:The blue/red mustangs had enforcers under WRHB covers...sunburst looks the same, though I see no specific mention of the pickup model though. Hopefully it's the same because those enforcers rock
Those Enforcers are possible the most pleasantly surprised I've been from any stock pickup. Ever!
Only thing I disliked about my Mustang was that lame Strat hard tail bridge which I replaced with a Toronado bridge. Perfect!
Holy Schnikes wrote:Only thing I disliked about my Mustang was that lame Strat hard tail bridge which I replaced with a Toronado bridge. Perfect!
Now that looks right. So much that I won't even quibble/mention that a three-saddle DuoSonic bridge would look even better to me.
Thanks. It really does look better, no reason Fender shouldn't be slapping 'em on there stock.
As for the Duo Sonic bridge, I don't think it comes designed for string through bodies like that of the Mustang Special . Either way, I prefer the 6-saddle to the 3 when it comes to functionality, mainly ease of intonation.
10-50 on Mustang but it's in standard E. Feels really nice, good low action, no buzz and just enough slop for my taste. 11-50 on other guitars tuned lower, probably try those out soon on Mustang as well, won't get too low with that gauge on shortscale though.
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What gauge strings are on your's Schnikes? 
