Fender Player II Mustang — short‑scale offset (used)

Fender Player II Mustang in 3‑Colour Sunburst, asking $632.69 (used).

Why we selected it today

The Mustang is a short‑scale offset known for compact dimensions, distinctive switching and an alternative‑rock following. This Player II example is interesting on price: at $632.69 it is materially below a historical like‑for‑like asking‑price benchmark of $856.32 (about 26% lower) and below a thin live median of $732.55. The current like‑for‑like pool contains only two listings, so the benchmark shown here uses historical metric days; these are observed asking prices, not confirmed sale prices. The pricing evidence helped too: AG currently rates the asking price as Great Price against its like-for-like comparison set.

The model’s pedigree

Fender Mustang family — short scale, offset body and distinctive switching. Player II is the detected series/tier for this listing.

How we matched this guitar

Detected identity: Fender Mustang · Player II (high confidence). Different vintages and production origins (vintage/Japanese/Mexican/USA) sit in very different markets and should be separated when comparing prices.

Key features

Short‑scale offset format, distinctive switching and vibrato system typical of Mustangs; compact dimensions suit players after a smaller instrument.

How the asking price compares

At $632.69, this sits against a current median asking price of $732.55 across 2 other closely matched listings. For now, the current market median remains the main AG benchmark at $856.32. The featured guitar is about 26.1% below that level. That earns AG’s Great Price rating: on the evidence available, it is notably keener than the centre of the current asking-price market. These are observed eBay asking prices, not confirmed sold prices.

What a buyer should check

Confirm scale length and production series, test the switching and vibrato, and inspect fret wear, bridge setup and originality before paying any vintage or USA premium.