Fender Justin Meldal-Johnsen Road Worn Mustang Bass - Faded Daphne Blue

Known as a true renaissance man of the modern music scene, Justin Meldal-Johnsen’s bass credits include Beck, Nine Inch Nails, Drake and more. His production credits include Jimmy Eat World, Paramour and M83, among others. JMJ is a shining example of today’s breed of multi-genre musician/producers, ever pushing boundaries and inspiring others. 

From studio to stage, Justin’s treasured ’67 Mustang Bass is his tool of choice. Fender teamed up with him to create a signature 4-string modeled after his vintage Daphne Blue instrument—the Justin Meldal-Johnsen Road Worn Mustang Bass. Powered by a custom-spec split-coil pickup, the JMJ Road Worn Mustang bass is perfect for laying down punchy basslines with plenty of Fender mojo. 

The 30” scale gives it a tight, focused tone while the modern 9.5”-radius fingerboard with rolled edges offers a familiar feel that will make any bassist feel right at home. Designed for comfort and speed, this bass also has stage-ready style. From the nicks and picks scratches on the body to the worn-in feel of the neck to the aged hardware, this bass shows the marks of an instrument that has earned its stripes out on the road. 

Check out the unique tone and amazing feel of the Justin Meldal-Johnsen Road Worn Mustang Bass.

• Shape: C
• Wood: Maple
• Neck joint: Bolt-on
• Scale length: 30"
• Truss rod: Standard
• Finish: Nitrocellulose

• Active or passive pickups: Passive
• Pickup configuration: S
• Neck: Not applicable
• Middle: Split single-coil
• Bridge: Not applicable
• Brand: Seymour Duncan
• Series or parallel: Info not available
• Active preamp: Not applicable
• Special electronics: Not applicable

• Material: Rosewood
• Radius: Info not available
• Fret size: Info not available
• Number of frets: 20
• Inlays: Dot
• Nut material: Synthetic bone
• Nut width: 1.5" (38.5mm)
• Neck width at 12 fret: Info not available

• Cutaway: Double cutaway
• Construction: Solidbody
• Body wood: Alder
• Top wood: Info not available
• Body finish: Info not available
• Orientation: Right handed

• Control layout: Master volume, tone
• Pickup switch: No
• Coil tap or split: No
• Tone switching: No
• Special switching: No

• Bridge type: Fixed
• Bridge design: Standard
• Tailpiece: Not applicable
• Tuning machines: Die-cast
• Color: Chrome

• Number of strings: 4
• Pickguard: Yes
• Special features: Not applicable
• Case: Gig bag

Tech Specs

• Body Shape: Mustang
• Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
• Number of Strings: 4
• Color: Faded Daphne Blue
• Body Finish: Road Worn Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Body Material: Alder
• Neck Material: Maple
• Neck Shape: C profile
• Radius: 9.5"
• Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
• Fingerboard Inlay: Aged Pearloid Dots
• Number of Frets: 19, Medium Jumbo
• Scale Length: 30"
• Nut Width: 1.625"
• Nut Material: Synthetic Bone
• Bridge/Tailpiece: 4-Saddle Mustang Bass String-thru
• Tuners: Standard Open Gear
• Middle Pickup: Custom Duncan Split Single-Coil
• Controls: 1 x master volume, 1 x master tone
• Strings: Fender USA 9050L Stainless Steel Flatwound, .045-.100