1965 Precision Bass for $1300

So I was visiting with some family I had not seen in years, and one of my cousins tells me he's got an "old Fender bass". I asked him what year, and he said he's pretty sure it's a 1965. He said he looked up the serial # and he determined it was a 65 because it began with an L.

Apparently he hasn't played it in 10+ years. It's been sitting in his attic in the original case. He bought it back in the early 80's from some guy who (of course) stripped the original finish. So it's got the natural wood look. Besides that, he claims it's all original to his knowledge.

I asked him if he would consider selling it and he said yes. He said he could probably part with it for $1300. I assume even with the original finish stripped that would be a good deal.

I'm going to look at it this weekend and will report back, with pics.

 

Update:

Here's a blurry phone pic he sent me. I'm 95% sure this is NOT a 1965. Looks more like a 1975. On the bright side, it appears to be an original factory "mocha" finish, as best I can tell. No way to know for sure until I see it in person.

And the bridge appears to be a Schaller. Now $1300 isn't looking so absurdly low.

 

I've seen it come ever lighter. And the lighting could certainly be playing tricks.

Here's a fairly light 1975 mocha J bass.

 

I suppose it still could be a '65... albeit with a swapped pickuard, refinish, and Schaller bridge.

Either way the price isn't bad. I'll need to see how she plays.

 

You mean the slight hump where the lower cutaway meets the neck pocket?