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Calling on TB's vintage Fender braintrust here - I have some old tuners that I'd like to date but don't know what to look for. They are reverse-wind tuners. Any input would be much appreciated!

hey all - I just bought this advertised as a 90s MIJ Fender P-Bass. I couldn’t find a photo or model name of a MIJ pbass with that bridge / jazz bass pickup and a handful of people are telling me this is either a copy / Squier. Serial # is rubbed off, looks like there’s aftermarket tuning...

Hello people of Talkbass, I have been rocking a jazz and a precision bass for a few years now and I love them. But recently I’ve been on the lookout for a new bass to add to the collection. I found this pre-owned Fender VI Custom Shop for sale on an online marketplace and have how scheduled to...

Hey fellas! I was wondering if you could help me figure out this next bass... There's some weird things with it that make me want to start this thread. First off, there is no date on the neck... it has been repainted and apparently the neck was sanded, and for some reason they erased the neck...

Hello TB Community, I am looking for a little help dating the body and the neck of an instrument I recently purchased. According to the serial number on the plate that bolts the neck to the body, this bass should be a 1973 or 1974 Fender Jazz (reads 396053). The body is clearly refinished...

I'm starting here on TB because our membership seems to be both knowledgeable about a plethora of subjects and brutally honest, and because Geddy Lee is one of our perennial bass heroes. I'll turn to an autograph specialist/professional maybe after you guys and gals weigh in. Initially, I trust...