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Fender Vintera II '70s Mustang Electric Guitar (Competition Burgundy)

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Sweetwater has Fender Vintera II '70s Mustang Electric Guitar (Competition Burgundy) on sale for $899.99 when you follow the steps below. Shipping is free.

Guitar Center also has for New Customers: Fender Vintera II '70s Mustang Electric Guitar (Competition Burgundy) on sale for $999.99 - $100 when you sign-up for a new account = $899.99. Shipping is free.

Musician's Friend also has for New Customers: Fender Vintera II '70s Mustang Electric Guitar (Competition Burgundy) on sale for $999.99 - $100 when you sign-up for a new account = $899.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter jk6812 and Community Member mtcameraguy for sharing this deal.

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  3. Select the 'Unlock 10% OFF' button on the page to save the offer to your account.
  4. Visit the page for the Fender Vintera II '70s Mustang Electric Guitar (Competition Burgundy).
  5. Add to your cart. you may select from the available serial options using the Guitar Gallery on the page.
  6. Your 10% Discount will apply in cart.
  7. Your total should be $999.99 - $100 Promo Discount = $899.99, shipping is free.

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  • Get 1%-5% cash back on deals like this with a cash back credit card. Compare the available cash back credit cards here.
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars from Sweetwater reviews.
  • At the time of this posting, our research indicates that this is $100 lower than the next best comparable prices starting from $999.99.
Please see the original post for additional details & refer to the comments below for discussion.

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Sweetwater has Fender Vintera II '70s Mustang Electric Guitar (Competition Burgundy) on sale for $899.99 when you follow the steps below. Shipping is free.

Guitar Center also has for New Customers: Fender Vintera II '70s Mustang Electric Guitar (Competition Burgundy) on sale for $999.99 - $100 when you sign-up for a new account = $899.99. Shipping is free.

Musician's Friend also has for New Customers: Fender Vintera II '70s Mustang Electric Guitar (Competition Burgundy) on sale for $999.99 - $100 when you sign-up for a new account = $899.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter jk6812 and Community Member mtcameraguy for sharing this deal.

Steps for Sweetwater:
  1. Sign-up or Login to your Sweetwater Account.
  2. Visit the 10% Off Offer page here.
    • Note: This offer is limited to 1 redemption per account.
  3. Select the 'Unlock 10% OFF' button on the page to save the offer to your account.
  4. Visit the page for the Fender Vintera II '70s Mustang Electric Guitar (Competition Burgundy).
  5. Add to your cart. you may select from the available serial options using the Guitar Gallery on the page.
  6. Your 10% Discount will apply in cart.
  7. Your total should be $999.99 - $100 Promo Discount = $899.99, shipping is free.

Editor's Notes

Written by SaltyOne | Staff
  • Get 1%-5% cash back on deals like this with a cash back credit card. Compare the available cash back credit cards here.
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars from Sweetwater reviews.
  • At the time of this posting, our research indicates that this is $100 lower than the next best comparable prices starting from $999.99.
Please see the original post for additional details & refer to the comments below for discussion.

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Written by jk6812 | Staff

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Heimly
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Nice looking guitar, really challenges my definition of burgundy though
mtcameraguy
249 Posts
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Thumbs up for a good deal on a great guitar. I love mustangs. Just know that this price is available at other places for the same price. Musicians Friend has this price + 8% back in reward cash + 48 Month No Interest financing.
AMurderOfCrows
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I jumped on the squire Jaguar earlier this year so I know I can't get this one, but man I wish I could justify this.

as for the burgundy story ..



Vintage Fender nerds like myself will recognize this one instantly: one of the coolest finishes Fender ever produced if you ask me. The original run of 1968-69 competition mustangs featured a red/purple burst sprayed on top of the metallic blue basecoat giving them a sweet "purpleburst" look that even carried over to the matching headstock. This purple burst was soon phased out, presumably due to the purple fading easily and QC/cost issues spraying the burst. Curiously, the finish continued to be referred to as "competition burgundy" in Fender catalogs and sales literature until at least 1970, even though the finish was ultimately the same as later '71++ "competition blue" mustangs.

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Oct 31, 2024 10:51 PM
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mtcameraguyOct 31, 2024 10:51 PM
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Thumbs up for a good deal on a great guitar. I love mustangs. Just know that this price is available at other places for the same price. Musicians Friend has this price + 8% back in reward cash + 48 Month No Interest financing.
Oct 31, 2024 11:12 PM
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HeimlyOct 31, 2024 11:12 PM
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Nice looking guitar, really challenges my definition of burgundy though
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AMurderOfCrowsNov 01, 2024 02:00 AM
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I jumped on the squire Jaguar earlier this year so I know I can't get this one, but man I wish I could justify this.

as for the burgundy story ..



Vintage Fender nerds like myself will recognize this one instantly: one of the coolest finishes Fender ever produced if you ask me. The original run of 1968-69 competition mustangs featured a red/purple burst sprayed on top of the metallic blue basecoat giving them a sweet "purpleburst" look that even carried over to the matching headstock. This purple burst was soon phased out, presumably due to the purple fading easily and QC/cost issues spraying the burst. Curiously, the finish continued to be referred to as "competition burgundy" in Fender catalogs and sales literature until at least 1970, even though the finish was ultimately the same as later '71++ "competition blue" mustangs.
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Nov 01, 2024 02:32 AM
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Carl69Nov 01, 2024 02:32 AM
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$900 for a MX = money down el inodoro. Don't become a sucker.
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AMurderOfCrowsNov 01, 2024 03:20 AM
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Quote from Carl69 :
$900 for a MX = money down el inodoro. Don't become a sucker.
you're basing this on what data?

I was a once a full subscriber to the idea that the fender MX guitars were inferior to the fender NA and JP guitars.

that might have held true in the past, but I can say from my own experience that my MX built Jag-Stang is a better crafted instrument than my 98 NA Jag-Stang is, and the MX Jaguar i own is also of decent quality as well. neither probably hold a candle to the NA fenders of the 60s and 70s or the JP fenders of the 90s, but the quality has seen improvements from way back when.

also, you have to compare price points. if a comparable product doesn't exist in NA or JP at remotely close to the same price point, I doubt there is much that can be said.
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specialistgranerNov 01, 2024 06:50 PM
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Quote from AMurderOfCrows :
you're basing this on what data? I was a once a full subscriber to the idea that the fender MX guitars were inferior to the fender NA and JP guitars. that might have held true in the past, but I can say from my own experience that my MX built Jag-Stang is a better crafted instrument than my 98 NA Jag-Stang is, and the MX Jaguar i own is also of decent quality as well. neither probably hold a candle to the NA fenders of the 60s and 70s or the JP fenders of the 90s, but the quality has seen improvements from way back when. also, you have to compare price points. if a comparable product doesn't exist in NA or JP at remotely close to the same price point, I doubt there is much that can be said.
Quality aside; I think it's just a bad deal to buy most new guitars because you could get a used USA fender guitar for the price of this new Mexican guitar, that's all. 70s fenders can be pretty bad actually; early 70s can be really good. Fender has really inflated their prices just because they can due to COVID demand.
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AMurderOfCrowsNov 01, 2024 06:58 PM
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Quote from specialistgraner :
Quality aside; I think it's just a bad deal to buy most new guitars because you could get a used USA fender guitar for the price of this new Mexican guitar, that's all. 70s fenders can be pretty bad actually; early 70s can be really good. Fender has really inflated their prices just because they can due to COVID demand.
fair enough, though I don't think there is an equivalent NA burgundy competition mustang at this price, used or otherwise. just doing a quick look through reverb shows me only this model line available for competition fender mustangs at this price point.

if you're able to find good quality used competition mustangs built in NA or JP for under this price, I need to know your sources.

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Nov 01, 2024 07:05 PM
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specialistgranerNov 01, 2024 07:05 PM
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Quote from AMurderOfCrows :
fair enough, though I don't think there is an equivalent NA burgundy competition mustang at this price, used or otherwise. just doing a quick look through reverb shows me only this model line available for competition fender mustangs at this price point. if you're able to find good quality used competition mustangs built in NA or JP for under this price, I need to know your sources.
Probably not if you want specific paintjob. Guitar Center used site does have 2 American Performer Mustangs for $949.99 so only 50 bucks more plus shipping.
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Nov 01, 2024 07:28 PM
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AMurderOfCrowsNov 01, 2024 07:28 PM
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Quote from specialistgraner :
Probably not if you want specific paintjob. Guitar Center used site does have 2 American Performer Mustangs for $949.99 so only 50 bucks more plus shipping.
2.

just 2.

also, you'd have to heavily modify and rewire the performer to obtain the same tonal options as you get stock from the vintera. and if you want a competition paint job, you're putting in more cash.

I dunno man. I see your point but I think the argument is rather flimsy as a reason to denounce the deal entirely.
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PurpleThread963Nov 02, 2024 12:30 AM
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Quote from AMurderOfCrows :
2.

just 2.

also, you'd have to heavily modify and rewire the performer to obtain the same tonal options as you get stock from the vintera. and if you want a competition paint job, you're putting in more cash.

I dunno man. I see your point but I think the argument is rather flimsy as a reason to denounce the deal entirely.
Agreed. The only current production USA mustang is the American Performer and it is a completely different guitar than a competition mustang.

We're talking different neck shape, frets, fretboard radius, body carve, wiring, body routing, trem system, pickups.

The American performers are great, but it is about as different a guitar could get while still being a mustang, and that's before you even factor in the custom paint job.
Last edited by PurpleThread963 November 1, 2024 at 05:33 PM.
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mirailinkNov 02, 2024 01:16 AM
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You can get a Japanese Fender Mustang for this price off ebay.
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jaybot31kNov 02, 2024 04:43 AM
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This guitar changed my life.

With my small, child like hands, I've struggled playing guitar since I was a teenager. I had no concept of neck board radiuses (my go to was a 9.5") until I stumbled across this magnificent guitar.

The 7.25" neck radius fit me perfectly and played like a dream. I was able to level up my skills ten fold in just a few months.

If reaching between frets has been a struggle for you, I can not overstate how worth trying this guitar is. You won't regret it.

Not to mention is sounds incredible!
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mtcameraguyNov 02, 2024 06:28 AM
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Quote from mirailink :
You can get a Japanese Fender Mustang for this price off ebay.
You can't get a MIJ Competition Mustang for this price on eBay.
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Here's a deal on an American Performer Mustang for $1080 for those interested in that: https://slickdeals.net/f/17860221-fender-american-performer-mustang-vintage-white-w-rosewood-fingerboard-guitar-1080#post173630373

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lewiscypherNov 04, 2024 12:50 AM
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Quote from Heimly :
Nice looking guitar, really challenges my definition of burgundy though
The competition was a color blind test.

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