1969 Fender Mustang Bass Competition Red – Matching Headstock – All Original – Original Hard Case

For sale is an exceptionally well-preserved 1969 Fender Mustang Bass in Competition Red, featuring the highly desirable matching headstock and its original Fender hard case.

I have owned this bass for about ten years and always kept it in my studio as it is.


This is a very original and collectible example from the first year of the Competition finish.

Details:

  • 1969 Fender Mustang Bass
  • Competition Red finish
  • Matching headstock
  • Serial number: 244215
  • Neck date: 17 Feb 69 B
  • Potentiometer codes: 304-6631
  • Original pickups
  • Original electronics (cap. replaced)
  • Original hardware
  • Original finish
  • Original Fender hard case included

The bass is in remarkably clean condition for its age and presents beautifully. It has not been modified or refinished, and the important components remain original.

The Competition finish and matching headstock make these early examples especially desirable among vintage Fender collectors. The original hard case adds further value and completes the package.

The instrument plays and functions as it should. More detailed photographs of the neck stamp, electronics, pickups, potentiometer codes, serial number, hardware and case are available in the listing.

Price: €5,950
Reasonable offers considered.

Located in Finland, European Union.

Worldwide shipping is available, including the United States. The bass will be carefully packed in its original hard case and a protective outer shipping carton. Fully insured courier shipping can be arranged at the buyer’s expense.

For international buyers, I am happy to provide any additional photographs or information required to verify originality before purchase.

A rare opportunity to acquire an unusually complete and original early Competition Mustang Bass.


This item is sold As-Described

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Listed9 days ago
ConditionVery Good (Used)
Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape.Learn more
Brand
Model
  • Competition Mustang Bass
Finish
  • Competition Red
Categories
Year
  • 1969
Made In
  • United States
Series
Fretboard Material
  • Rosewood
Model Family
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Active / Passive Pickups
  • Passive Pickups
Neck Material
  • Maple
Color Family
  • Red
Active Preamp
  • No Preamp
Finish Style
  • Gloss
Body Material
  • Alder
Pickup Configuration
  • Split-Coil
Number of Strings
  • 4-String
Offset Body
  • Offset Body
Body Shape
  • Double Cutaway
Number of Frets
  • 19
Finish Features
  • Matching Headstock

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