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Help Needed. What's the deal with this "1978 P Bass"?

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by SpearmintBass, Jul 2, 2020.

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  1. Jul 2, 2020 #1
    SpearmintBass

    SpearmintBass

    Jun 20, 2018
    Hi guys, could use some expert advice on this one. There's this P bass listed close by to where I live.
    It's advertised as a 1978, but the odd thing(s) is I never seen this binding and these inlays.
    Any ideas what this is? Was the fretboard changed or could this be factory original. Or some kind of a parts bass?
    Any idea on what's a fair price for this type and condition?

    1.png 2.png 3.png 4.png 5.png Regards

    SP Bass
     
  2. Jul 2, 2020 #2
    FenderOli

    FenderOli

    Jun 6, 2014
    Hessen Germany
    The whole fretboard is changed out.
    Looks more like an „slab“ board.
     
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  3. Jul 2, 2020 #3
    Honkey tonk

    Honkey tonk Turn it up

    Feb 10, 2019
    Lower 48
    Must have posted the wrong pictures, it happens
     
  4. Jul 2, 2020 #4
    SpearmintBass

    SpearmintBass

    Jun 20, 2018
    No idea what this is but it looks like a bass that was heavily mess with at some point.
    I asked the guy some more pics.
     
  5. Jul 2, 2020 #5
    Alex J

    Alex J

    Jul 5, 2011
    UK
    The fretboard looks like an early 80s transition jazz bass, they had dots and binding. Knobs and pickup look a bit too clean considering the finish wear. Also if that's a brass nut it's not original, and there's two extra screws in the headstock. From an extra string retainer, perhaps?
     
  6. Jul 2, 2020 #6
    SpearmintBass

    SpearmintBass

    Jun 20, 2018
    True, the wear doesn’t match across the bass . Even the screws on the pickguard are too mint in comparison, but what I find the most confusing are the inlays on the fretboard. If you zoom in, you’ll see what I mean
    Thanks for the replies guys
     
  7. Jul 2, 2020 #7
    mikeswals

    mikeswals Supporting Member

    Nov 18, 2002
    Seattle / Tacoma
    It looks to me that someone put a slab ebony fretboard (and binding) on an original neck.
     
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  8. Jul 2, 2020 #8
    BassFishingInAmerica

    BassFishingInAmerica

    Jul 24, 2014
    Looks like someone has changed out a few things. Those are older pre-76 tuners. 78 tuners look like these —
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  9. Jul 2, 2020 #9
    wraub

    wraub

    Apr 9, 2004
    ennui, az
    Possibly, someone had a damaged fingerboard and had new one done...?
     
  10. Jul 2, 2020 #10
    devnulljp

    devnulljp Supporting Member

    Oct 13, 2009
    BC, Canada
    Admin on the D*A*M Forum
    Parts bass, price accordingly
     
  11. Jul 2, 2020 #11
    Tim Skaggs

    Tim Skaggs

    Sep 28, 2002
    It’s a pretty nice looking bass, it just has some non-original stuff on it. It also has a couple extra screws in the front of the headstock. Looks like where someone had some kind of extra string tree for the “A” string.
     
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  12. Jul 2, 2020 #12
    40Hz

    40Hz Supporting Member

    May 24, 2006
    home
    ^This.

    Oh well. At least the serial number is in the correct range. ;)
     
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  13. Jul 2, 2020 #13
    FranF

    FranF Supporting Member

    Jul 25, 2004
    Northeastern PA
    Original '77 neck, replaced or added fingerboard.
     
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  14. Jul 3, 2020 #14
    Acoop

    Acoop Supporting Member

    Feb 21, 2012
    Flat head screws on the tuners? ...
     
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  15. Jul 3, 2020 #15
    FronTowardEnemy

    FronTowardEnemy It is better to go unnoticed, than to suck

    Sep 19, 2006
    Chicago Illinois
    I’d rock it.
     
  16. Jul 3, 2020 #16
    lowendblues

    lowendblues Supporting Member

    Oct 8, 2004
    Ohio
    Modded for sure, looks to be a hell of a player.

    My kind of bass.
     
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  17. Jul 3, 2020 #17
    Smooth_bass88

    Smooth_bass88 vaxx!

    Oct 31, 2006
    Western Hemisphere
    A bound P bass neck? Original or not that's really cool looking.
     
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  18. Jul 3, 2020 #18
    Rib 13

    Rib 13 Supporting Member

    Jun 20, 2006
    Home
    Well, for one: it has a 1977 neck.............

    whats up with the diamond fret markers?
     
  19. Jul 3, 2020 #19
    firetec05

    firetec05

    Nov 19, 2014
    VA
    None
    How much? If you don't mind me asking? :)
     
  20. Jul 3, 2020 #20
    SpearmintBass

    SpearmintBass

    Jun 20, 2018
    He advertised it at 1600€ Ono, roughly 1800Usd
     
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