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Legit 74 P bass body?

A-Step-Towards

A-Step-Towards

Nov 16, 2009
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#1
I have been comparing some 74's and think this is actually legit , but should there be a route like this and are marking usually in the neck pocket?

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#2
I see that the auction is over so it may not matter, but I think that is a 1972 or older body. In 73 fender moved the "tug bar" to the top above the E string. I am putting together a P Bass from a 73 body and 66 neck, and the routings look nearly the same as on yours, but the tug bar holes are drilled on top instead of like yours that are below the G string. Could be older than 72. I don't know about the markings in the neck pocket or what that shows with regard to dating the body. Looks like it was a good deal for whoever won the auction. Hope it was you.
 
#4
Boot Soul said:
I see that the auction is over so it may not matter, but I think that is a 1972 or older body. In 73 fender moved the "tug bar" to the top above the E string. I am putting together a P Bass from a 73 body and 66 neck, and the routings look nearly the same as on yours, but the tug bar holes are drilled on top instead of like yours that are below the G string. Could be older than 72. I don't know about the markings in the neck pocket or what that shows with regard to dating the body. Looks like it was a good deal for whoever won the auction. Hope it was you.
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Ok thanks for the info .

Yes i was the winner, currently I am trying to decide if the bridge is original and also trying to get an estimate of the body/bridge worth just so I know its true value and dont get ripped off in resale.

By the look of the pics its something I will probably keep , I dig it and may try to restore it if I can find period correct parts.
 

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