I'm looking for some opinions on this p-bass and whether it looks all original or not. I'm certainly no expert so have no idea and it's not advertised as all original but I'd say my areas of concern are the headstock, tuners, and pickguard. The serial number puts this baby at 1976. I understand these CBS era basses can be iffy so I'm going to try and check it out in person and play this first but it looks like this can be had at a decent price. I dont have a ton of experience with these so any tips for stuff to look out for when I check it out in person would be appreciated. Thanks!
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Legit 70's P Bass?
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Yep, the headstock and tuners are legit. Pickguard is not original, they would be black that year.
Ive had a few so yes looks legit especially that distinct 70's Ash grain pattern...even the repros dont look anything like that...if light they can be v nice P's.
Looks like legit wear. For correct dating of the neck and body, they need to be disassembled and reviewed. That much I know.
I'd take a very close look at the truss rod "skunk stripe" near the headstock. It may just be the quality of the photo, but it doesn't look like it is properly glued into place. Find out if the truss rod was replaced.
I'd take a very close look at the truss rod "skunk stripe" near the headstock. It may just be the quality of the photo, but it doesn't look like it is properly glued into place. Find out if the truss rod was replaced.
With two of them I was young and wanted more...the third a few years ago I should have never sold....it was good....so their solid instruments but you need to decide if its for you.
Those dome top brass knobs are not original. It would have had flattop chrome knobs.
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I don't understand what wouldn't seem 'legit' on this bass. Looks exactly like every other 70s Fender in the world.
Very true but it never hurts to get a second opinion especially from someone smarter than me
That basement is legit 70's. The blue junk hanging from the ceiling is period-correct and has appropriate age wear.
This cracked me up. But yeah, judging from that basement, I'd have that bass inspected for black mold if you decide to buy it
My '79 has the s/n on the headstock, and only the F on the neck plate, so it's probably earlier than mine.
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The body and neck look to be correct for a post 1973 to 1976ish Precision as much as you can tell from the pictures.
Replacement pickguard, knobs and strap buttons at the very least. Can't tell about the pick up without seeing the bottom of it. And I'm withholding judgement on the bridge without a better picture.
Replacement pickguard, knobs and strap buttons at the very least. Can't tell about the pick up without seeing the bottom of it. And I'm withholding judgement on the bridge without a better picture.
I assume you did a serial number check.
At some point in 76 they started putting the serial numbers on the headstock, so this would be an early 76 neck.
At some point in 76 they started putting the serial numbers on the headstock, so this would be an early 76 neck.
