{"product_id":"1997-fender-japan-cij-mg66-66-66-mustang-reissue-california-blue-w-tweed-hsc","title":"1997 Fender Japan CIJ MG66-66 ’66 Mustang Reissue California Blue w\/ Tweed HSC","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eFor Sale: 1997 Fender Japan CIJ MG66-66 ’66 Mustang Reissue – California Blue | Tweed HSC\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp for sale is a \u003cstrong\u003e1997 Fender Japan CIJ MG66-66 ’66 Mustang Reissue in California Blue\u003c\/strong\u003e, complete with a \u003cstrong\u003enon-original tweed hard-shell case\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a great ’90s Fender Japan Mustang that captures the look, feel, and character of the classic mid-’60s design. With its \u003cstrong\u003e24\" short scale, rosewood fingerboard, vintage 7.25\" radius, traditional Mustang switching, and Dynamic Vibrato system\u003c\/strong\u003e, it delivers the unmistakable feel and sound that has made the Mustang such a favorite among players and collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCalifornia Blue finish\u003c\/strong\u003e is especially striking and looks fantastic paired with the rosewood fingerboard and vintage-style appointments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good – 8\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis guitar has been played and shows honest cosmetic wear consistent with its age, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight surface scratches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall dings throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome wear on the back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFaded outlines and marks throughout the guitar from previously applied stickers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe previous stickers have left some visible differences in the finish, which can be seen in the detailed photos. 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