For Sale: 1997 Fender Japan CIJ MG66-66 ’66 Mustang Reissue – California Blue | Tweed HSC

Up for sale is a 1997 Fender Japan CIJ MG66-66 ’66 Mustang Reissue in California Blue, complete with a non-original tweed hard-shell case.

This is a beautiful ’90s Fender Japan Mustang that captures the look, feel, and character of the classic mid-’60s design. With its 24" short scale, rosewood fingerboard, vintage 7.25" radius, traditional Mustang switching, and Dynamic Vibrato system, it delivers the unmistakable feel and sound that has made the Mustang such a favorite among players and collectors.

The California Blue finish is especially striking and looks fantastic paired with the rosewood fingerboard and vintage-style appointments.

Condition

Excellent – 9/10

• Light surface scratches
• A few small dings
• Very clean overall for its age

Please review all photos carefully for the most accurate representation of condition.

There are no cracks, breaks, repairs, or structural issues.

The neck is straight and stable, the frets are in excellent condition, and the guitar has been professionally inspected and set up by our in-house luthier.

It plays cleanly up and down the fingerboard with comfortable action and no buzzing or dead spots.

Specifications

• Model: Fender Japan MG66-66 ’66 Reissue Mustang
• Year: 1997
• Crafted in Japan (CIJ)
• Serial Number: O070226
• Finish: California Blue
• Body: Poplar
• Neck: Maple
• Neck Profile: Slim C
• Fingerboard: Rosewood
• Radius: 7.25"
• Scale Length: 24"
• Frets: 22 Vintage-Style
• Nut Width: 1.60"
• Neck Depth: .80" at the 1st Fret
• Neck Depth: .93" at the 12th Fret
• Pickups: Fender Japan Vintage-Style Mustang Single-Coils
• Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
• Switching: Dual Mustang On/Off/Phase Slider Switches
• Bridge: Vintage-Style Mustang Floating Bridge
• Tremolo: Dynamic Vibrato
• Hardware: Chrome
• Weight: 7 lbs 10 oz
• Case: Non-Original Tweed Hard-Shell Case

Classic ’60s Mustang Design

The MG66-66 recreates the distinctive formula that made the original Mustang one of Fender’s most recognizable offset guitars.

Its 24" short scale gives the guitar a slinky, comfortable feel with less string tension than a traditional 25.5" Fender scale. Combined with the vintage-style 7.25" fingerboard radius, it provides an authentic old-school Fender playing experience.

The Fender Japan Mustang single-coils deliver the bright, punchy, slightly raw voice associated with the model, while the individual slider switches provide the Mustang’s distinctive switching options, including its characteristic out-of-phase sounds.

The Dynamic Vibrato system completes the package, providing the expressive vibrato response that is such an important part of the classic Mustang design.

Tone & Feel

There’s nothing quite like playing a good vintage-style Mustang.

The short scale makes this guitar exceptionally comfortable and gives it a fast, responsive feel. The neck measures .80" at the 1st fret, gradually filling out to .93" at the 12th fret.

Tonally, the Mustang pickups provide plenty of clarity and attack. Clean sounds are bright and articulate, while adding overdrive brings out the raw, aggressive character that has made these guitars favorites among alternative, indie, punk, grunge, garage rock, and studio players.

At 7 lbs 10 oz, the guitar feels nicely balanced and substantial without being overly heavy.

Most importantly, it has been professionally set up and plays great with no buzzing or dead spots.

California Blue Finish

One of the standout features of this Mustang is its beautiful California Blue finish.

Paired with the rosewood fingerboard and vintage-style appointments, California Blue gives this guitar a fantastic ’60s-inspired appearance while helping it stand apart from Mustangs in more commonly encountered finishes.

After nearly three decades, this example remains remarkably clean, showing only light scratches and a few small dings from normal use.

It’s a fantastic-looking color in person and a particularly cool finish on a ’90s Fender Japan Mustang.

Non-Original Tweed Hard-Shell Case

Unlike many Fender Japan Mustangs from this era that are commonly found with gig bags, this guitar includes a non-original tweed hard-shell case.

This is a significant upgrade for storage and travel and, importantly, provides considerably better protection during shipping than a gig bag.

The guitar will be professionally packed inside the hard-shell case for safe transport to its next owner.

Transparency & Photos

As with all Guitar Chimp listings, detailed photos are provided of the exact instrument—no stock photos.

At the end of the photo set, you’ll find close-up images taken under direct lighting to clearly show the light scratches, small dings, and any other cosmetic imperfections.

We don’t just describe the condition—we show it in detail so there are no surprises.

Many of our customers tell us their guitars arrive in better condition than expected.

Why Buy From Guitar Chimp?

With over 18 years of experience, Guitar Chimp is trusted by players and collectors worldwide for high-quality, player-ready instruments.

Every guitar is thoroughly inspected and professionally set up by our in-house luthier.

We are experts at shipping and have safely shipped thousands of guitars all over the world. Every instrument is professionally packed, fully insured, and shipped with signature confirmation.

Buy with confidence knowing your instrument will arrive safely and exactly as described.

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This 1997 Fender Japan CIJ MG66-66 ’66 Mustang Reissue in California Blue is an exceptionally clean ’90s Fender Japan example with classic short-scale playability, a vintage 7.25" radius, traditional Mustang electronics and Dynamic Vibrato, and the craftsmanship that has made Japanese-built Fender instruments so desirable.

With its beautiful California Blue finish, rosewood fingerboard, excellent condition, and upgraded tweed hard-shell case, this is a great choice for the player or collector looking for a clean example of a classic Fender Japan Mustang.

Professionally set up and ready for its next owner.

🎸 Jerald – Guitar Chimp

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