A pair of MP-90 pickups

Traditionally considered loud and gritty, the MP-90 pickups found in this Mustang 90 offer a wider range of tones. While the grit and power are still there, they also reach into the clear and clean ranges you’ve come to expect from Fender pickups. A snarly midrange and punchy low end are also available for those times you really want to rock out. Master volume and tone controls, along with a conventional 3-way pickup switch, shape the pickups’ tone for further crafting of your sound.

That classic neck you expect

Topped by a 9.5″-radius pau ferro fingerboard with 22 medium-jumbo frets, the C-shaped maple neck is comfortable for all playing styles. The Mustang bridge features a Strat-classic 6-saddle, string-through-body hardtail bridge, which allows for increased sustain. 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 multistep bends. Players here at Sweetwater agree this neck feels great in the hand and on the fingers and translates chording, bends, and hammer-ons beautifully.