Char has made great influence in Japanese rock history and continues to be at the forefront of the scene. Char Mustang, based on the his Olympic White Mustang, is equipped with various unique features he has cultivated through his career. This model is under the Made in Japan product line, making it affordable to many Char fans seeking his iconic Mustang.
Char dreamed of incorporating the functionality of the Stratocaster into the Mustang model. A synchronized tremolo bridge has been newly developed to match the thickness of the Mustang body, which is thinner than the body of the Stratocaster. This enables the convenience of the Strat arming while maintaining the performance and feel of the Mustang. In addition, the back panel of the body has been intentionally removed to offer the simple styling preferred by the artist himself. In addition, a 3-position toggle switch allows for a more intuitive pickup selection. The position of the control knobs has also been changed closer to the strings so that volume can be controlled like a Strat. The pickguard is newly designed for the signature model, featuring an original shape that cannot be found on existing models. Various detailed modifications adds to a clearer sound image in the lower register of the neck, especially in the 5th and 6th strings.
Specifications:
- Body Shape: Mustang®
- Body Material: Basswood
- Body Finish: Gloss Polyester
- Neck Profile: Char's "C"
- Fretboard Material: Rosewood
- Fretboard Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)
- Scale Length: 24" (610 mm)
- No. of Frets: 22 Vintage-Style Frets
- Fretboard Inlays: White Pearloid Dot Inlays
- Pickups: Single-Coil Mustang® (Bridge), Single-Coil Mustang® (Neck)
- Bridge: 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo
- Pickguard: Red Tortoiseshell
- Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges)
- Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style with Aged White Plastic Buttons
- Hardware Finish: Chrome
- Case: Gig Bag
