Late 90's Fender MB98-70SD Mustang Bass Reissue
Crafted in Japan
Serial: O024794
Nut Width: 1.51
Neck Thickness at 1st Fret: .76
Neck Thickness at 12th Fret: .98
Weight: 8 lbs
Comes in a Original Fender Case
$$$ It has just been professionally set up and dialed in for optimal tone and playability. It has low action with no buzzing. The frets are in perfect condition and polished to shine like a mirror, it is truly stage or studio ready/worthy. Including New Strings, Perfect Intonation, Truss Rod Adjustment and Low Action Read Our Feedback and Rest Assured, The Dude Abides!
🔥 GROOVE LIKE A LEGEND: Late ’90s Fender Japan MB98-70SD Mustang Bass Reissue in Killer 3-Tone Sunburst! 🔥
Imagine strapping on a bass that looks like it just rolled out of a ’60s West Coast studio session… but it was built in the golden era of Fender Japan craftsmanship. This is no ordinary short-scale—this is the real-deal CIJ MB98-70SD Mustang Bass reissue, finished in that jaw-dropping three-tone sunburst that makes every stage light pop.
The alder body is lightweight, perfectly balanced, and shaped with those signature offset double-cutaways that hug your ribs like it was custom-carved for you. The sunburst finish is pure vintage magic: a warm amber center exploding into fiery orange before fading into rich mahogany edges. The gloss still shines like it just left the Fujigen factory in the late ’90s. Chrome hardware sparkles against the burst, and every curve screams classic Fender cool.
Under the hood? A bolt-on maple neck with a slim, fast C-profile that feels like butter under your hand. The rosewood fingerboard has 19 medium frets that are crisp and level, pearl dot inlays that glow under the lights, and a 30-inch short scale that makes every note effortless—whether you’re slapping funk grooves, thumping punk riffs, or laying down velvet indie bass lines. No hand cramps, just pure playability.
The heart of this beast is the Seymour Duncan designed authentic vintage-style single-coil Mustang pickup. Passive, raw, and ridiculously responsive: tight, punchy lows that hit you in the chest, snarling mids that cut through any mix, and sparkling highs that sing without ever getting harsh. Roll the master volume and tone knobs and you’ve got an endless palette of tones—from fat ’60s thump to modern indie bite. Plug it into your favorite amp and watch the room light up.
These late-’90s Fender Japan reissues are absolute cult classics. Built to higher standards than many U.S. models of the time, they’re the perfect marriage of vintage soul and bulletproof reliability. This one is clean, well-cared-for, and ready to make music for the next 30 years.
This beauty is in excellent condition for its age. There is a little scratch up by the top horn and minor play wear, but SUPER clean overall.
Whether you’re a collector chasing that perfect short-scale tone or a gigging bassist who wants comfort, looks, and killer sound, this MB-98 is the one.
Don’t let this sunburst beauty slip away. Serious players only—grab it before the next bassist does! 🎸💥
The Fender MB98-70SD is Japanese-made short-scale (30-inch) Mustang bass reissues featuring an alder body and a maple neck with a rosewood fingerboard. These 4-string models are equipped with a single Seymour Duncan Designed split-coil pickup
Full Specs
- Scale Length: 30 inches (762mm)
- Neck Profile: Oval Type, Medium C-shape
- Nut Width: 1.5 inches (38mm or 38.6mm depending on measurement)
- Fingerboard Radius: 7.25 inches (184mm)
- Frets: 19 Vintage or Medium-sized nickel frets
- Pickup: Passive Split-Coil (Seymour Duncan Designed for MB-SD)
- Controls: Passive Volume, Tone
- Bridge: 4-saddle, string-through-body
- Weight: Approximately 7.5 to 8 lbs
- Country of Manufacture: Japan
🔥This guitar has been professionally set up and dialed in for optimal tone and playability. Unless otherwise noted in the listing, It features low action with no buzzing or dead spots, perfect intonation, a brand-new set of American-made strings, and a straight neck with a fully functional truss rod. If needed the frets have been leveled, dressed, crowned, and polished to a mirror shine. The fingerboard has been thoroughly cleaned (unfinished rosewood and ebony boards are treated with Fret Doctor, a premium all-natural oil). All electronics function flawlessly. The guitar has been deep-cleaned and detailed and arrives stage- or studio-ready. 🔥
About The Guitar Dude
Three-time NAMM Top 100 Dealer worldwide. Specializing in premium Gibson, classic Fender guitars from all eras and the best Japanese made treasures. Known for the highest-quality consignment sales and custom layaway plans (available on select guitars and extendable beyond 45 days to fit your budget—contact us for details).
Often copied, never duplicated. Follow us on Facebook & Instagram for beautiful guitar content. Like what you see? Let us go to work for you. @TheGuitarDude
Our Guarantee
We stand behind every guitar we sell. “Good enough” is never good enough. Every instrument is inspected, set up, and tested by multiple people immediately before shipping. We deliver the highest standard of quality and have built a reputation as a three-time NAMM Top 100 Dealer since 2009. The Dude Abides.
Neck & Setup - (unless otherwise noted)
- Neck is perfectly straight with no truss-rod issues.
- Intonation is spot-on.
- Professionally set up with low action and new American-made strings.
- All frets are dressed, leveled, crowned (if needed), and all frets on all guitars are polished to shine like new with no divots.
Return Policy, Restocking Fees & No Tire-Kicking Policy
We follow Reverb’s 7-day return policy. However:
- You must notify us in writing within 3 days of delivery (per tracking) of your intent to return.
- Original shipping and return shipping costs are not refunded unless the guitar is damaged in transit or is significantly not as described.
- A 15% restocking fee applies to all returns for any reason other than damage in transit or significantly not as described.
We record demo videos of every guitar before shipping to document exact condition and performance. Additional photos, measurements, or in-hand descriptions are available upon request prior to purchase.
Minor adjustments and tweaks to a set up (for example to correct a slight buzz or truss-rod tweak) are normal after shipping due to carrier mishandling the package, climate & atmospheric changes, especially when moving from South Florida to colder or less humid environments. These slight issues do not constitute “significantly not as described.” Guitars must be returned in the exact same condition as received/advertised or additional repair/restocking fees will apply.
We are a small business, not a big-chain retailer. We invest significant time and effort into every guitar. This is a NO TIRE-KICKING shop. There is no post purchase haggling or partial refunds. If minor cosmetic marks, tiny imperfections, or the possibility of a post-shipping setup tweak makes you uncomfortable, please do not buy. Plenty of large retailers offer free trials and can absorb shipping costs—we do not.
Payment, Shipping & International Duties
- All items can be shipped internationally. Buyer is fully responsible for all import duties, taxes, and customs fees.
- We accept PayPal, PayPal Credit, Affirm, and other major payment methods.
- Most U.S. shipments are sent via UPS or FedEx with full insurance, tracking, and signature confirmation. All packages are professionally packed for maximum protection.
International Shipping Note
International shipping prices shown are for most countries. Certain countries have higher costs. We try and avoid USPS and mostly ship UPS. Express services (UPS, DHL, FedEx) are always available. Contact us for a personalized quote.
Thank you for considering The Guitar Dude. We look forward to earning your business and delivering a guitar that exceeds your expectations. Contact us anytime for questions, consignment inquiries, layaway details, or a personalized shipping quote.
Late 90's Fender MB98-70SD Mustang Bass Reissue
Crafted in Japan
Serial: O024794
Nut Width: 1.51
Neck Thickness at 1st Fret: .76
Neck Thickness at 12th Fret: .98
Weight: 8 lbs
Comes in a Original Fender Case
$$$ It has just been professionally set up and dialed in for optimal tone and playability. It has low action with no buzzing. The frets are in perfect condition and polished to shine like a mirror, it is truly stage or studio ready/worthy. Including New Strings, Perfect Intonation, Truss Rod Adjustment and Low Action Read Our Feedback and Rest Assured, The Dude Abides!
🔥 GROOVE LIKE A LEGEND: Late ’90s Fender Japan MB98-70SD Mustang Bass Reissue in Killer 3-Tone Sunburst! 🔥
Imagine strapping on a bass that looks like it just rolled out of a ’60s West Coast studio session… but it was built in the golden era of Fender Japan craftsmanship. This is no ordinary short-scale—this is the real-deal CIJ MB98-70SD Mustang Bass reissue, finished in that jaw-dropping three-tone sunburst that makes every stage light pop.
The alder body is lightweight, perfectly balanced, and shaped with those signature offset double-cutaways that hug your ribs like it was custom-carved for you. The sunburst finish is pure vintage magic: a warm amber center exploding into fiery orange before fading into rich mahogany edges. The gloss still shines like it just left the Fujigen factory in the late ’90s. Chrome hardware sparkles against the burst, and every curve screams classic Fender cool.
Under the hood? A bolt-on maple neck with a slim, fast C-profile that feels like butter under your hand. The rosewood fingerboard has 19 medium frets that are crisp and level, pearl dot inlays that glow under the lights, and a 30-inch short scale that makes every note effortless—whether you’re slapping funk grooves, thumping punk riffs, or laying down velvet indie bass lines. No hand cramps, just pure playability.
The heart of this beast is the Seymour Duncan designed authentic vintage-style single-coil Mustang pickup. Passive, raw, and ridiculously responsive: tight, punchy lows that hit you in the chest, snarling mids that cut through any mix, and sparkling highs that sing without ever getting harsh. Roll the master volume and tone knobs and you’ve got an endless palette of tones—from fat ’60s thump to modern indie bite. Plug it into your favorite amp and watch the room light up.
These late-’90s Fender Japan reissues are absolute cult classics. Built to higher standards than many U.S. models of the time, they’re the perfect marriage of vintage soul and bulletproof reliability. This one is clean, well-cared-for, and ready to make music for the next 30 years.
This beauty is in excellent condition for its age. There is a little scratch up by the top horn and minor play wear, but SUPER clean overall.
Whether you’re a collector chasing that perfect short-scale tone or a gigging bassist who wants comfort, looks, and killer sound, this MB-98 is the one.
Don’t let this sunburst beauty slip away. Serious players only—grab it before the next bassist does! 🎸💥
The Fender MB98-70SD is Japanese-made short-scale (30-inch) Mustang bass reissues featuring an alder body and a maple neck with a rosewood fingerboard. These 4-string models are equipped with a single Seymour Duncan Designed split-coil pickup
Full Specs
- Scale Length: 30 inches (762mm)
- Neck Profile: Oval Type, Medium C-shape
- Nut Width: 1.5 inches (38mm or 38.6mm depending on measurement)
- Fingerboard Radius: 7.25 inches (184mm)
- Frets: 19 Vintage or Medium-sized nickel frets
- Pickup: Passive Split-Coil (Seymour Duncan Designed for MB-SD)
- Controls: Passive Volume, Tone
- Bridge: 4-saddle, string-through-body
- Weight: Approximately 7.5 to 8 lbs
- Country of Manufacture: Japan
🔥This guitar has been professionally set up and dialed in for optimal tone and playability. Unless otherwise noted in the listing, It features low action with no buzzing or dead spots, perfect intonation, a brand-new set of American-made strings, and a straight neck with a fully functional truss rod. If needed the frets have been leveled, dressed, crowned, and polished to a mirror shine. The fingerboard has been thoroughly cleaned (unfinished rosewood and ebony boards are treated with Fret Doctor, a premium all-natural oil). All electronics function flawlessly. The guitar has been deep-cleaned and detailed and arrives stage- or studio-ready. 🔥
About The Guitar Dude
Three-time NAMM Top 100 Dealer worldwide. Specializing in premium Gibson, classic Fender guitars from all eras and the best Japanese made treasures. Known for the highest-quality consignment sales and custom layaway plans (available on select guitars and extendable beyond 45 days to fit your budget—contact us for details).
Often copied, never duplicated. Follow us on Facebook & Instagram for beautiful guitar content. Like what you see? Let us go to work for you. @TheGuitarDude
Our Guarantee
We stand behind every guitar we sell. “Good enough” is never good enough. Every instrument is inspected, set up, and tested by multiple people immediately before shipping. We deliver the highest standard of quality and have built a reputation as a three-time NAMM Top 100 Dealer since 2009. The Dude Abides.
Neck & Setup - (unless otherwise noted)
- Neck is perfectly straight with no truss-rod issues.
- Intonation is spot-on.
- Professionally set up with low action and new American-made strings.
- All frets are dressed, leveled, crowned (if needed), and all frets on all guitars are polished to shine like new with no divots.
Return Policy, Restocking Fees & No Tire-Kicking Policy
We follow Reverb’s 7-day return policy. However:
- You must notify us in writing within 3 days of delivery (per tracking) of your intent to return.
- Original shipping and return shipping costs are not refunded unless the guitar is damaged in transit or is significantly not as described.
- A 15% restocking fee applies to all returns for any reason other than damage in transit or significantly not as described.
We record demo videos of every guitar before shipping to document exact condition and performance. Additional photos, measurements, or in-hand descriptions are available upon request prior to purchase.
Minor adjustments and tweaks to a set up (for example to correct a slight buzz or truss-rod tweak) are normal after shipping due to carrier mishandling the package, climate & atmospheric changes, especially when moving from South Florida to colder or less humid environments. These slight issues do not constitute “significantly not as described.” Guitars must be returned in the exact same condition as received/advertised or additional repair/restocking fees will apply.
We are a small business, not a big-chain retailer. We invest significant time and effort into every guitar. This is a NO TIRE-KICKING shop. There is no post purchase haggling or partial refunds. If minor cosmetic marks, tiny imperfections, or the possibility of a post-shipping setup tweak makes you uncomfortable, please do not buy. Plenty of large retailers offer free trials and can absorb shipping costs—we do not.
Payment, Shipping & International Duties
- All items can be shipped internationally. Buyer is fully responsible for all import duties, taxes, and customs fees.
- We accept PayPal, PayPal Credit, Affirm, and other major payment methods.
- Most U.S. shipments are sent via UPS or FedEx with full insurance, tracking, and signature confirmation. All packages are professionally packed for maximum protection.
International Shipping Note
International shipping prices shown are for most countries. Certain countries have higher costs. We try and avoid USPS and mostly ship UPS. Express services (UPS, DHL, FedEx) are always available. Contact us for a personalized quote.
Thank you for considering The Guitar Dude. We look forward to earning your business and delivering a guitar that exceeds your expectations. Contact us anytime for questions, consignment inquiries, layaway details, or a personalized shipping quote.
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