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A full view of a red electric guitar with a pearloid pickguard and chrome vibrato, resting in an open hard shell case with orange plush lining.
01 / 31A full view of a red electric guitar with a pearloid pickguard and chrome vibrato, resting in an open hard shell case with orange plush lining.
Full view of the red electric guitar, showing its pearloid pickguard, two black single-coil pickups, vibrato bridge, and control plate with two knobs.
02 / 31Full view of the red electric guitar, showing its pearloid pickguard, two black single-coil pickups, vibrato bridge, and control plate with two knobs.
Full rear view of a red solid body electric guitar with a light wood neck, showing wear on the body edges and headstock tuners.
03 / 31Full rear view of a red solid body electric guitar with a light wood neck, showing wear on the body edges and headstock tuners.
The back of a Dakota Red guitar body with a worn chrome neck plate, a light maple neck, and visible finish chips.
04 / 31The back of a Dakota Red guitar body with a worn chrome neck plate, a light maple neck, and visible finish chips.
Upper body of a glossy Dakota Red guitar, showing a chrome vibrato, two black single-coil pickups on a cream pickguard, and two black control knobs.
05 / 31Upper body of a glossy Dakota Red guitar, showing a chrome vibrato, two black single-coil pickups on a cream pickguard, and two black control knobs.
Close-up of the red guitar body and neck, showing a pearloid pickguard, two black single-coil pickups, and finish wear near the strap button.
06 / 31Close-up of the red guitar body and neck, showing a pearloid pickguard, two black single-coil pickups, and finish wear near the strap button.
Close-up of a glossy red electric guitar body with an aged white pickguard, two black single-coil pickups, and chrome hardware.
07 / 31Close-up of a glossy red electric guitar body with an aged white pickguard, two black single-coil pickups, and chrome hardware.
The Dakota Red guitar body, with a pearloid pickguard, shows two black single-coil pickups, a chrome bridge, and two black control knobs.
08 / 31The Dakota Red guitar body, with a pearloid pickguard, shows two black single-coil pickups, a chrome bridge, and two black control knobs.
Close-up of the Dakota Red body, showing the input jack with significant paint chips and wear, and the chrome vibrato tailpiece.
09 / 31Close-up of the Dakota Red body, showing the input jack with significant paint chips and wear, and the chrome vibrato tailpiece.
The back of a glossy Dakota Red guitar body, showing a few chips and scratches on the finish, and a strap button on the lower bout.
10 / 31The back of a glossy Dakota Red guitar body, showing a few chips and scratches on the finish, and a strap button on the lower bout.
The red guitar body and neck joint are visible from the back, showing a chrome neck plate and significant paint chips on the lower bout.
11 / 31The red guitar body and neck joint are visible from the back, showing a chrome neck plate and significant paint chips on the lower bout.
The back of the red guitar body shows a chrome neck plate, a light wood neck, and several small chips and scratches in the finish.
12 / 31The back of the red guitar body shows a chrome neck plate, a light wood neck, and several small chips and scratches in the finish.
Close-up of the guitar's lower bout, showing the Dakota Red finish with minor chips and scratches, and a chrome strap button.
13 / 31Close-up of the guitar's lower bout, showing the Dakota Red finish with minor chips and scratches, and a chrome strap button.
Close-up of the guitar's neck plate, showing the "L81483" serial number, heavy scratching, and paint chips on the red body.
14 / 31Close-up of the guitar's neck plate, showing the "L81483" serial number, heavy scratching, and paint chips on the red body.
Close-up of the guitar's fretboard and neck, showing dark rosewood with dot inlays, metal frets, and a light wood neck.
15 / 31Close-up of the guitar's fretboard and neck, showing dark rosewood with dot inlays, metal frets, and a light wood neck.
Close-up of the guitar's fretboard and strings, showing two round side dot markers and light wear on the dark wood.
16 / 31Close-up of the guitar's fretboard and strings, showing two round side dot markers and light wear on the dark wood.
Close-up of the guitar's dark rosewood fretboard with a digital fret height gauge showing "1.82" on the display.
17 / 31Close-up of the guitar's dark rosewood fretboard with a digital fret height gauge showing "1.82" on the display.
A digital caliper measures the string height at the nut of the guitar, displaying "0.83" on its screen.
18 / 31A digital caliper measures the string height at the nut of the guitar, displaying "0.83" on its screen.
A digital caliper measures the fret height on the dark rosewood fingerboard with pearloid dot inlays.
19 / 31A digital caliper measures the fret height on the dark rosewood fingerboard with pearloid dot inlays.
A digital scale displays "7.299 lb" in the foreground, with a red guitar body and aged white pickguard blurred behind it.
20 / 31A digital scale displays "7.299 lb" in the foreground, with a red guitar body and aged white pickguard blurred behind it.
Close-up of the dark rosewood fretboard with six strings, metal frets, and a single cream dot inlay at the 7th fret.
21 / 31Close-up of the dark rosewood fretboard with six strings, metal frets, and a single cream dot inlay at the 7th fret.
Close-up of the dark rosewood fretboard with light circular inlays, showing some wear on the frets and a red body edge.
22 / 31Close-up of the dark rosewood fretboard with light circular inlays, showing some wear on the frets and a red body edge.
Close-up of the guitar neck heel, showing the light wood with dark stamped text and a silver screw, with visible wear and grime.
23 / 31Close-up of the guitar neck heel, showing the light wood with dark stamped text and a silver screw, with visible wear and grime.
Close-up of the guitar's internal wiring, showing two potentiometers, a capacitor labeled ".05 50V", and an output jack.
24 / 31Close-up of the guitar's internal wiring, showing two potentiometers, a capacitor labeled ".05 50V", and an output jack.
Extreme close-up of a tarnished metal potentiometer with solder joints and cloth-covered wires, showing some corrosion and wear.
25 / 31Extreme close-up of a tarnished metal potentiometer with solder joints and cloth-covered wires, showing some corrosion and wear.
Close-up of the Dakota Red body's neck pocket, showing paint wear, wood grain, and a handwritten "5" in the pocket.
26 / 31Close-up of the Dakota Red body's neck pocket, showing paint wear, wood grain, and a handwritten "5" in the pocket.
Close-up of the guitar neck heel, showing four screw holes and several smaller pilot holes, with finish wear and discoloration.
27 / 31Close-up of the guitar neck heel, showing four screw holes and several smaller pilot holes, with finish wear and discoloration.
Close-up of the Dakota Red body with the pickguard removed, revealing the gold-painted pickup cavities and wiring.
28 / 31Close-up of the Dakota Red body with the pickguard removed, revealing the gold-painted pickup cavities and wiring.
Close-up of the guitar's underside, showing two pickups, wiring, and the back of the pickguard with red paint residue and wear.
29 / 31Close-up of the guitar's underside, showing two pickups, wiring, and the back of the pickguard with red paint residue and wear.
Close-up of the guitar's internal wiring, showing a black pickup with handwritten numbers, and orange and black wires on a worn white surface.
30 / 31Close-up of the guitar's internal wiring, showing a black pickup with handwritten numbers, and orange and black wires on a worn white surface.
Close-up of the pickup's underside, showing the gray bobbin with black and tan wiring, and handwritten numbers on the worn white body.
31 / 31Close-up of the pickup's underside, showing the gray bobbin with black and tan wiring, and handwritten numbers on the worn white body.

Fender

1965 Fender Mustang L-Series Dakota Red w/OHSC

$3,495.00

Available

  • Year1965
  • ConditionVery Good
  • StoreBurbank
  • CaseOHSC
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Specifications

Instrument

Year
1965
Model
Fender Mustang L-Series Dakota Red
Finish
Red
Condition
Very Good
Store
Burbank

Measurements

Scale length (in)
24
Nut width (in)
1.625
Neck depth, 1st fret (in)
0.83
Neck depth, 12th fret (in)
0.98
Weight
7lbs

Construction

Body
Poplar
Neck
Maple
Neck joint
Bolt-on
Fingerboard
Indian Rosewood
Frets
7.25" Radius With 21 Original Frets Showing Notable Play Wear, Frets Are Low But Playable In Current Condition

Hardware & electronics

Pickups
Dual Grey Bottom Single-Coil Pickups With Black Covers And Cloth Leads

Case

Case
OHSC

Description

1965 Fender Mustang In Dakota Red Finish

Finish Shows Natural Checking And Cosmetic Play Wear, With Various Dings, Marks And Scratches Visible Throughout As Shown

Visible Sticker Shadow On Finish

All Parts Original

Solid Poplar Body With Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish In Dakota Red

Single Volume/Tone Controls With 3-Position Pickup On/Off Switches For In-Series Or Parallel Configuration

Mustang Bridge With Barrel Saddles And Tremolo Tailpiece

Bolt-On Maple Neck With Indian Rosewood Fingerboard And Pearl Dot Inlays

C Shape Neck Profile

Comes As Shown With Original Hard Shell Case In Good Condition

Additional Photos Available On Our Website

The 1965 Fender Mustang is a classic mid-’60s student-model electric guitar, known for its simple, straightforward design and unmistakable Fender character. Featuring two  single-coil pickups, 24"-inch short scale, and compact offset body, the Mustang offers comfortable playability and a punchy, articulate tone. Built during Fender’s pre-CBS era, a clean and original example is an appealing vintage instrument for both players and collectors.

 

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