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I have a 78 mustang, and I switch between that and a Les Paul. I’ve not played a modern one, but my experience would concur with what Rickster has said as I don’t find it shockingly different to the 60s profile LP neck. It definitely is narrower though, and the string tension is low, it’s my favourite guitar.
I don’t have v big hands (medium endura gloves), but I’m a 30-something male so I don’t require a smaller guitar as such
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Talk to Some Neck Guitars in Dublin and ask for Owen (the owner). Explain the requirements and thought process and he'll be able to advise you on whether a vintage Mustang will work or if not then what other choices would be good to consider. He's super knowledgable and he'll be happy to help! You can tell him Erik sent you.
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I’ve got an early 70s mustang and it feels close to exactly the same as the modern one I played donkeys years ago (in terms of dimensions).
Lucky someone getting a gift like that.
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I am trying to get a special surprise gift for someone who currently plays a squier mustang.
my understanding of their choice is they are quite small, small hands, short scale length and narrow neck meant the mustang was a great fit.
Said person is big into playing, they perform alot, and I know they are into vintage guitars and amps but could never afford one.
My current idea is to buy a vintage fender mustang, but I do not understand how I can verify whether the neck depth is still accessible to this person, was this always a mustang thing throughout its history? am i better talking to some actual shops that have some in stock?