CIJ Capri Orange Mustang

The original shortscale guitars; Mustangs, Duo-Sonics, Musicmasters, Jaguars, Broncos, Jag-stang, Jagmaster, Super-Sonic, Cyclone, and Toronados.

Moderated By: mods

Post Reply
CapriOrange
.
.
Posts: 6
Joined: Thu Feb 18, 2016 12:20 am

CIJ Capri Orange Mustang

Post by CapriOrange »

Hi all, new guy here! I've just purchased (unseen) a reissue Mustang (2007 I think) in Capri Orange with the competition stripes. It has had SD Antiquity 11 pups installed, and comes with the originals as well. Trem bar and soft case.

I'm paying $700AUD (exactly $500USD at today's rates). The pics look great (I'll post some of my own when I get it in the next couple weeks) and I'm very pleased.

Any thoughts on the pickups? I'm mostly playing older stuff anyway.

Thanks all!
Can we have everything louder than everything else?
Top
User avatar
Nick
Y'SEE!?
Posts: 9495
Joined: Thu Apr 20, 2006 3:13 am
Location: Albany, NY

Post by Nick »

Lucky..... $500 is a steal especially for such a cool finish and with nice pickups.
Top
User avatar
singlepup
.
.
Posts: 4206
Joined: Fri Dec 10, 2010 4:27 am
Location: San Diego

Post by singlepup »

^ absolutely right. The prices on these have gone up in recent years, and I worry they will continue to do so with the demise of Fender Japan Ltd. $500 USD is a good price for sure. Plus SD Antiquity pickups? Those are not cheap!

I would stick with the Antiquity pickups if you're after a vintage tone. I think they sound excellent... a lot like the original pickups in my '78 Musicmaster. Check out this Mustang Antiquity demo made by a long time member of the shortscale community:

[youtube][/youtube]
Top
CapriOrange
.
.
Posts: 6
Joined: Thu Feb 18, 2016 12:20 am

Post by CapriOrange »

Thanks guys. What do you think 10s or 11s? I use 9s on my PRS and Strat and 10s (occasionally 11s) on my Ibanez AF75.

I'm thinking 11s?
Can we have everything louder than everything else?
Top
User avatar
singlepup
.
.
Posts: 4206
Joined: Fri Dec 10, 2010 4:27 am
Location: San Diego

Post by singlepup »

11s are standard on short scale guitars because the added tension helps keep things stable. That said, I have 10s on my short scales with no problems. Depends on your preference more than anything.
Top
User avatar
MattK
.
.
Posts: 1073
Joined: Mon Aug 11, 2008 6:06 am
Location: Hobart, Australia

Post by MattK »

12s on my Musicmaster, love the feel. Wound G is great too, sweeter tone (and vintage correct I guess).
Top
User avatar
NickS
.
.
Posts: 13634
Joined: Mon Jan 14, 2008 9:08 am
Location: Close to the edge, down by the river

Post by NickS »

I have 10s on my 22.5", but I like to bend.
Top
User avatar
BearBoy
.
.
Posts: 7000
Joined: Tue Aug 30, 2011 10:27 am
Location: Strung up to the lemons

Post by BearBoy »

I currently use a mixture of 10s and 11s on my 24" guitars. I have used heavier strings in the past but prefer the lighter ones these days.
Fran wrote:I love how this place is basic as fuck.
ekwatts wrote:I'm just going to smash it in with a hammer and hope it works. Tone is all in the fingers anyway.
Top
User avatar
singlepup
.
.
Posts: 4206
Joined: Fri Dec 10, 2010 4:27 am
Location: San Diego

Post by singlepup »

I'm actually using 10s with a wound G: http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/ ... gQod0rsChg
Top
User avatar
Brandon W
.
.
Posts: 8728
Joined: Wed Oct 24, 2012 7:30 pm
Location: happiest town in america

Post by Brandon W »

i just put strings on them without paying attention to the size or brand.. i try a bunch of different ones this way and if one blows my mind i'll try to remember later which one it was.. that's a smoking deal on that guitar.. congrats and welcome
cur wrote:I need it to be smaller or I get shitty messages from mezz telling me my junk's too big.
Chico Malo wrote:This thread just went down the toilet. Bye
iCEByTes wrote:Carrot´s and pussy party ((run))
Top
User avatar
gusman2x
.
.
Posts: 4198
Joined: Mon Apr 16, 2012 7:01 pm
Location: Manchester U.K.

Post by gusman2x »

At some pint try 11's on it. I always wanted to use 10s, and they were ok, but 11s feel a lot better to me. I think they sound better too. Took very little to switch, and now i hate the feeling of 10s on anything shorter than a strat.

And orange compstang...coolere than a cool thing.
www.lowrisemusic.com

uugh, another Manchester alt/indie band
Top
CapriOrange
.
.
Posts: 6
Joined: Thu Feb 18, 2016 12:20 am

Post by CapriOrange »

She has arrived, and she is GORGEOUS. White button tuners, white pearl guard, original pickups in the SD boxed.

I'll throw a set of 11s on tonight and post some pics tomorrow.

Cheers
Can we have everything louder than everything else?
Top
User avatar
71Smallbox
.
.
Posts: 2305
Joined: Tue Jan 04, 2011 8:32 pm
Location: Springsteen

Post by 71Smallbox »

CapriOrange wrote:She has arrived, and she is GORGEOUS. White button tuners, white pearl guard, original pickups in the SD boxed.

I'll throw a set of 11s on tonight and post some pics tomorrow.

Cheers
PICS DUDE
Top
User avatar
Fakir Mustache
.
.
Posts: 4362
Joined: Wed Sep 25, 2013 5:23 pm

Post by Fakir Mustache »

Image
NickD wrote: ↑Fri Mar 25, 2022 11:44 pm
plopswagon wrote: ↑Fri Mar 25, 2022 7:05 pm Fuck! My car runs on Tubes!
When you press the accelerator past halfway it doesn’t actually go any faster, but the engine noise distorts
Top
User avatar
Noisy Cat
.
.
Posts: 622
Joined: Thu Aug 25, 2011 10:55 pm
Location: East London

Post by Noisy Cat »

71Smallbox wrote: PICS DUDE
Top
User avatar
Fakir Mustache
.
.
Posts: 4362
Joined: Wed Sep 25, 2013 5:23 pm

Post by Fakir Mustache »

That is a painting of Capri done in the 19th century. Antiquity enough?
NickD wrote: ↑Fri Mar 25, 2022 11:44 pm
plopswagon wrote: ↑Fri Mar 25, 2022 7:05 pm Fuck! My car runs on Tubes!
When you press the accelerator past halfway it doesn’t actually go any faster, but the engine noise distorts
Top
User avatar
NickS
.
.
Posts: 13634
Joined: Mon Jan 14, 2008 9:08 am
Location: Close to the edge, down by the river

Post by NickS »

Fakir Mustache wrote:That is a painting of Capri done in the 19th century. Antiquity enough?
Not orange enough. Now, this....
► Show Spoiler
is a Capri, orange
Top
User avatar
singlepup
.
.
Posts: 4206
Joined: Fri Dec 10, 2010 4:27 am
Location: San Diego

Post by singlepup »

love that car - looks like a late 70s 280ZX
Top
User avatar
Addam
.
.
Posts: 971
Joined: Mon Sep 29, 2008 5:52 pm
Location: In the Gateau

Post by Addam »

Ford Capri, painted orange. (I believe mk1 Capris were badged as Mercury for the USA market.)
That one I think is a mk2.
Top
User avatar
dots
BADmin (he/him)
Posts: 1022194
Joined: Mon Apr 17, 2006 4:16 pm
Location: Esco-A-Go-Go
Contact:
Contact dots

Post by dots »

whatever you call it, that's a great color.
Top
Post Reply