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Is this 80s Fender Precision Bass real deal?

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by ProfessorWoland, Nov 30, 2021.

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  1. Nov 30, 2021 #1
    ProfessorWoland

    ProfessorWoland

    Oct 28, 2021
    Germany
    For a while I've been on the market trying to find a vintage Fender Bass and fulfil my childhood dreams.

    Recently I received a good deal on this bass, but the information provided by the owner don't match with I find online. He said it was a '77 bass, but I'm almost sure it's not older than '82.

    Can anyone help me confirm that and determine if this is the real deal or a neatly done copy?

    Thanks in advance!
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  2. Nov 30, 2021 #2
    hypercarrots

    hypercarrots

    Jan 28, 2009
    california
    it’s not a 77
     
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  3. Nov 30, 2021 #3
    ProfessorWoland

    ProfessorWoland

    Oct 28, 2021
    Germany
    Yeah, no S7XXXXX on the headstock
     
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  4. Nov 30, 2021 #4
    hypercarrots

    hypercarrots

    Jan 28, 2009
    california
    the tuning machines and decal were more striking clues.
     
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  5. Nov 30, 2021 #5
    ProfessorWoland

    ProfessorWoland

    Oct 28, 2021
    Germany
    Could be, I'm no expert. What's different about the tuners though?
     
  6. Nov 30, 2021 #6
    nivagues

    nivagues

    Jan 18, 2002
    Australia
    I'm thinking an American Vintage Reissue P Bass from the early 1980's (Fullerton USA) ?
     
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  7. Nov 30, 2021 #7
    king_biscuit

    king_biscuit

    May 21, 2006
    US
    Later 80s reissue.
     
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  8. Nov 30, 2021 #8
    Texaspandj

    Texaspandj

    Feb 13, 2021
    Heart Of Texas
    Looks like a vintage reissue of a vintage bass. I'd guess from the '80s.
    But whatever it is I Like It.
     
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  9. Nov 30, 2021 #9
    FenderOli

    FenderOli

    Jun 6, 2014
    Hessen Germany
    Early Corona U.S. Vintage Reissue.
     
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  10. Nov 30, 2021 #10
    yodedude2

    yodedude2 Supporting Member

    Nov 19, 2005
    san antonio, texas
    nailed it! maybe it's an '87. it looks like it sounds terrific! :cool:
     
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  11. Nov 30, 2021 #11
    ProfessorWoland

    ProfessorWoland

    Oct 28, 2021
    Germany
    Thanks everyone for sharing your thoughts! Oli absolutely nailed it and now I am 100% sure that this is an early Corona factory instrument, dating from '87 to '90 (the year of my birth, so I guess this is meant to be )

    Cheers guys!
     
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  12. Nov 30, 2021 #12
    Eric Wolfe

    Eric Wolfe

    Jul 23, 2021
    Toronto
    Your intuition us right - not only is this not a '77, it's not a MIA at all...
     
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  13. Nov 30, 2021 #13
    J-Bass RMR

    J-Bass RMR Supporting Member

    Jul 31, 2009
    Madison WI / Southern WI
    Sounds like the 'ol wrap up to me :laugh:

    vintage-style, long stem, reverse tuners.

    My 1st impression was MIJ looking pickguard, however;
    "F Arelleno" is consistent with neck stamps from that time period (for US / late 80s-90)
    (I wonder if there's a data-base with Fender Employee names that appear on necks from different periods?)

    Possibly '90? V0 (not that anything w/Fender is absolute...)
    Fender Guitars Serial Number Decoder - GuitarInsite
     
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  14. Nov 30, 2021 #14
    ProfessorWoland

    ProfessorWoland

    Oct 28, 2021
    Germany
    How come?
     
  15. Nov 30, 2021 #15
    ProfessorWoland

    ProfessorWoland

    Oct 28, 2021
    Germany
    Thanks, good info?
     
  16. Nov 30, 2021 #16
    Phaidrus

    Phaidrus

    Oct 25, 2009
    That date stamp on the heel is so botched. C'mon Fender, buy some legible rubber stamps.
    Bass looks funky though!
     
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  17. Nov 30, 2021 #17
    Ostie

    Ostie

    Aug 1, 2018
    We’re the boys from the Capitol City!
    The wear pattern on the upper horn is weird.
     
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  18. Nov 30, 2021 #18
    P. Aaron

    P. Aaron Gold Supporting Member Supporting Member

    Sep 16, 2002
    Livin’ on a slab in Plano, TX
    The 'V' on the neck plate puts it in the era of Fender's first "vintage" reissue mid-80's - Fullertons I think.
     
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  19. Nov 30, 2021 #19
    Panek

    Panek

    Mar 20, 2009
    Warsaw, Poland
    Yeah, looks like a fake relic job.
     
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  20. Nov 30, 2021 #20
    Leonid Nidis

    Leonid Nidis

    Jan 1, 2018
    Early AVRI of a 62P I think,fullerton or not I dont know.
    I had a similar 1982 but the serial had one less digit.
     
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