WHY Your Fender Mustang Plays like 💩 (& HOW TO FIX IT!)

Your Fender or Squier Mustang doesn’t have to play like garbage. In this video I show you why Mustangs often feel unstable, won’t stay in tune, or sound weak — and how to fix every single issue with a proper setup.

From bridge height and neck shims to string gauge, spring tension, nut work, pickup adjustment, and grounding — I break down everything you need to make your Mustang play the way it was meant to. If your Mustang has been collecting dust because it feels unplayable, this guide will get it back into your rotation.

Drop your Mustang horror stories (or success stories) in the comments — I want to hear what finally made yours click.

⏱️ Chapters

00:00 Intro – Why Your Mustang Plays Like $#!+
00:38 What We’re Fixing in This Guide
01:14 Problem #1 – Bridge Too Low
02:51 Problem #2 – Missing or Wrong Neck Shim
05:09 Problem #3 – Wrong String Gauge
06:43 Problem #4 – Vibrato Spring Tension Issues
10:11 Problem #5 – Cigar/Hot Dog Bar Height & Break Angle
12:13 Problem #6 – Vibrato Arm Placement & Set Screw Grind
14:22 Problem #7 – Lack of Lubrication (Bridge & Nut)
17:16 Problem #8 – Nut Slot Width & Depth
17:57 Problem #9 – Improper Stringing Technique
19:00 Problem #10 – Not Stretching Strings Correctly
22:56 Demo – Vibrato Test After Full Setup
22:58 Problem #11 – Weak Pickup Output & Height Adjustment
25:17 Problem #12 – Grounding Noise & Shielding Issues
28:08 Final Thoughts – Why Mustangs Get a Bad Rap
29:09 Community Questions – Do You Love or Hate the Mustang?

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