Need advice on dating my 71 Fender P bass

Seems to be a refin, perhaps with some evidence of Jazz Bass pickups having been installed at some point. The pickups and pots should have codes on the bottom which will help identify if they're original and narrow down the assembly date. Pickguard and nut aren't original (nor the plastic knob, obviously). The truss rod adjuster looks to be screwed in quite a way, which might be some cause for concern. Otherwise it looks to be right for the year.

If it were me I'd restore it, but you might make more parting it out. Got any pics of the other parts, like the back of the headstock and bridge?

 

Buy her some nice flowers and take her to a nice restaurant?

 

Don't try to slap her the first time you touch her.

 

I'd be interested in what you'd sell it for. As is. Thanks

 

You should date humans...

 

Careful how you pluck that G-string....

 

*spends a few minutes thinking of a joke about dating a bass; is late to thread*

 

Ditto

 

ply with drinkypoos

 

It takes all kinds so I won't judge, but I dont have any advice, if you and the bass feel something for each other there's no reason you shouldnt date, good luck to you both.

 

Need advice on dating my 71 Fender P bass

A nice, high-paying gig, and a hot lemon oil fretboard massage afterwards will get you in it's good graces. If it's the kinky type, it might even let you slap on it a little bit.

 

I didn't get it at first but now I see what you all did there

 

Well you feel her up for several hours at a gig you could at least kiss her man!

 

With a 71 you gotta take it real slow- she's a little bit older now in her 40's... so don't move too fast man!

 

Neck, tuners, body, pickup, bridge, neck plate , are all correct for 71, sounds like your missing a pick guard, pots and knobs, get some reissue parts, put it together and great players bass.....I wouldn't part that since its very complete

 

Neck mounting screws were dowelled out too...