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'51 Reissue P bass: Interpreting neck & pocket markings

Seems clear that the body and neck did not start out together given the different markings (EX body/DM neck) . Also, the crafted in Japan and serial number decals are missing from the neck. Beyond that, anyone familiar with what these distinctions represent?

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