Fender Competition Mustang Bass 1971 – Competition Orange w/ Racing Stripes – 100% Original & Vault-KeptDescriptionUp for sale is an incredibly rare, blue-chip piece of Fender history: a 100% factory-original 1971 Fender Competition Mustang Bass in its legendary, highly coveted Competition Orange finish with factory racing stripes.This investment-grade instrument has been exceptionally well-preserved and comes complete with its orange-plush lined hard-shell wooden case. It is an absolute dream for serious collectors, studios, and players looking for an un-tampered example of Leo Fender's iconic short-scale masterpiece.Authentication & Technical Specs:

• Serial Number: 303149 (Stamps cleanly to the original chrome F-logo neck plate, dating to the 1970–1971 Fullerton, CA factory run).
• Potentiometer Codes: Both internal pots are matching, original Stackpole components stamped 304-7116 (304 = Stackpole, 71 = 1971, 116 = 16th week of 1971, mid-April build). Volume pot retains the correct factory Fender part stamp: 032367 250K.
• Electronics: 100% factory untouched wiring loom. Features the completely original, correct late-era Fullerton mustard-yellow ceramic disc tone capacitor (.05 100V) and original Switchcraft output jack. All solder joints are dull, aged, and entirely undisturbed from the factory line.
• Hardware: All original chrome components, including the iconic factory "lollipop" / clover tuning keys, control plate, mute-style bridge assembly, and black finger rest.
• Scale Length: 30-inch short scale neck, offering that legendary, punchy low-mid thud that Mustang basses are world-renowned for.

Condition:This bass exhibits a beautiful, completely natural vintage patina that only comes with 50+ years of careful storage. The Competition Orange finish has aged gracefully into a rich, organic amber hue, showing classic light finish checking and minor cosmetic buckle wear/nicks on the back of the body. The racing stripes are beautifully sharp and intact. The neck profile is smooth, straight, and plays effortlessly across the entire fingerboard.