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Calling the PROs folks on this JB 73 "Geddy Lee" authentication
- Thread starter RtoTex
- Start date
Hi Renato 
Here we go again!
The serial number on the neck plate is in the right range. (see my first post)
The stamps:
On your bass you can see only the left part of the date stamp.
In '73 Fender stopped using the big "Model/ month/ year/ neck profile" stamps
(e.g. 7 JUL 72 A; 7 = Jazz bass, JUL = month, 72 = year, A = neck profil) and changed the codes.
The new stamps: 02 03 XX 3X =>
02 =Jazz Bass, 03 = maple neck, XX = Week, 3 = 1973, X = day e.g. 1 = monday, 2 = tuesday…
On the neck heel you can see the 5th hole used for hanging the neck while painting
and a name stamp (inspection stamp).
In the neck pocket there is a round inspection stamp and a name stamp.
Like wateroftyne pointed out,
the longer G- string intonation screw was used on bridges from '70 to '74.
Not all of them have that! There are many exceptions. But that detail can confirm the age of the bridge.
The single grove saddle' s screws had slots. => correct!
When you want we can check the pups together.
But you have to unscrew them and take them out.
greetings
Wise(b)ass
Here we go again!
The serial number on the neck plate is in the right range. (see my first post)
The stamps:
On your bass you can see only the left part of the date stamp.
In '73 Fender stopped using the big "Model/ month/ year/ neck profile" stamps
(e.g. 7 JUL 72 A; 7 = Jazz bass, JUL = month, 72 = year, A = neck profil) and changed the codes.
The new stamps: 02 03 XX 3X =>
02 =Jazz Bass, 03 = maple neck, XX = Week, 3 = 1973, X = day e.g. 1 = monday, 2 = tuesday…
On the neck heel you can see the 5th hole used for hanging the neck while painting
and a name stamp (inspection stamp).
In the neck pocket there is a round inspection stamp and a name stamp.
Like wateroftyne pointed out,
the longer G- string intonation screw was used on bridges from '70 to '74.
Not all of them have that! There are many exceptions. But that detail can confirm the age of the bridge.
The single grove saddle' s screws had slots. => correct!
When you want we can check the pups together.
But you have to unscrew them and take them out.
greetings
Wise(b)ass
Hi Renato
Here we go again!
The serial number on the neck plate is in the right range. (see my first post)
The stamps:
On your bass you can see only the left part of the date stamp.
View attachment 3597026
In '73 Fender stopped using the big "Model/ month/ year/ neck profile" stamps
(e.g. 7 JUL 72 A; 7 = Jazz bass, JUL = month, 72 = year, A = neck profil) and changed the codes.
The new stamps: 02 03 XX 3X =>
02 =Jazz Bass, 03 = maple neck, XX = Week, 3 = 1973, X = day e.g. 1 = monday, 2 = tuesday…
View attachment 3597024
On the neck heel you can see the 5th hole used for hanging the neck while painting
and a name stamp (inspection stamp).
View attachment 3597034
In the neck pocket there is a round inspection stamp and a name stamp.
Like wateroftyne pointed out,
View attachment 3597037
the longer G- string intonation screw was used on bridges from '70 to '74.
Not all of them have that! There are many exceptions. But that detail can confirm the age of the bridge.
The single grove saddle' s screws had slots. => correct!
When you want we can check the pups together.
But you have to unscrew them and take them out.
greetings
Wise(b)ass
Here it goes:
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Hi Renato
Thx for sharing all these great pics!
I think the whole "vintage fan community" on TB will enjoy that!
No surprise! With the black & white plastic wiring I was pretty sure that you have original pups!
The pup wire is dark brown (not "copperish" copper
). The bobbins are "greenish" grey.
And the stamp: 6 digit code, the last two = 73 => Bingo!
The foam stayed glued to the metal ground shield under the pups.
It looks ugly enough to be the real thing.
Like I already posted; the guts are 100% original!
That' s a "blue drop" cap and the jack is a Switchcraft.
Wow!!!!
greetings
Wise(b)ass
Thx for sharing all these great pics!
I think the whole "vintage fan community" on TB will enjoy that!
No surprise! With the black & white plastic wiring I was pretty sure that you have original pups!
The pup wire is dark brown (not "copperish" copper
). The bobbins are "greenish" grey. And the stamp: 6 digit code, the last two = 73 => Bingo!
The foam stayed glued to the metal ground shield under the pups.
It looks ugly enough to be the real thing.
Like I already posted; the guts are 100% original!
That' s a "blue drop" cap and the jack is a Switchcraft.
Wow!!!!
greetings
Wise(b)ass
Hi Renato
Thx for sharing all these great pics!
I think the whole "vintage fan community" on TB will enjoy that!
View attachment 3597365
No surprise! With the black & white plastic wiring I was pretty sure that you have original pups!
The pup wire is dark brown (not "copperish" copper
And the stamp: 6 digit code, the last two = 73 => Bingo!
The foam stayed glued to the metal ground shield under the pups.
It looks ugly enough to be the real thing.
View attachment 3597350
Like I already posted; the guts are 100% original!
That' s a "blue drop" cap and the jack is a Switchcraft.
Wow!!!!
greetings
Wise(b)ass
You are the Man! Thanks again for not only checking specifically on my JB but to educate me and I think other folks here. Thanks for taking the time to illustrate each picture showing the details.
