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Old 03-24-2013, 12:55 PM
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I recently bought a Fender Telecaster bass. Does anybody know the value of these basses? Mine is dated 1978
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Old 03-24-2013, 12:58 PM
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I have a 78, but mine has been modded with a single coil added. I have heard prices for nice ones from around $1200/1500.
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Nice and clean! I'll bet yours has the 4 saddle bridge and is not string through body?
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Nice and clean! I'll bet yours has the 4 saddle bridge and is not string through body?
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How much longer after '78 did Fender make these? GLWTS!
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Old 03-24-2013, 02:00 PM
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How much longer after '78 did Fender make these? GLWTS!
I think 1979 was the last year
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