So I've had a Precision I've been playing for the last couple years. It was sold to me as a 1976. The neck is a non-original Allparts rosewood/maple replacement( circa 80s or early 90s) and i've replaced the black non-original pickguard with a tortoise reissue guard. Upon taking off the first non-original guard i realized the thumbrest holes were on the lower bout. When did Fender switch over the thumbrest position?
Also, the finish is a thick clearcoat with tons of finish checking on the first layer. It's natural btw. I've taken off the neck looking for a date in the pocket but it's worn off and non-legible. Also, what should I look for in the pickups? I think theyre original as is the bridge. Anyway, Im not too stuck up on it being vintage correct or anything-it's a great parts bass that sounds FANTASTIC. Thanks for your help y'all. I can have some pics up tomorrow.
Also, the finish is a thick clearcoat with tons of finish checking on the first layer. It's natural btw. I've taken off the neck looking for a date in the pocket but it's worn off and non-legible. Also, what should I look for in the pickups? I think theyre original as is the bridge. Anyway, Im not too stuck up on it being vintage correct or anything-it's a great parts bass that sounds FANTASTIC. Thanks for your help y'all. I can have some pics up tomorrow.
