Question bout Fullerton 57 AV Precision bass Shape

That weird shape you noticed is generally referred to as the 'router hump' and it's correct.

Case is an '80s model. Had one like it back in the day.
They're fine, just keep them away from heat, out of sun, etc.

Let's see more pics of that '57!

 

Looks like a normal body to me. That case came stock with my '83 MIA Jazz as well as several '84-'87 MIJ Fenders I've owned. I think you're ok.

 

Just echoing the bump is supposed to be there and I have an '85 MIJ P-bass with that case. The case survived a few flights, but sort of warped I'm guessing to heat and doesn't make the best seal anymore.

 

The original case would have been a tweed one with thick orange shag interior.

 

At least the bowl is clean for the picture shot...

 

those basses are clean , same with the toilet, nothing funky going on.

 

My Fullerton Jazz had that router hump too. Totally correct.

Beautiful bass BTW!

 

Wow! daahoud, your '57 is only one day older than mine! (More pics in the Fender Fullerton Reissue club thread)

 

It's the best P I've ever played. Congratulations, BTW!

The complete pics are behind this link, be sure to post yours too and join the club! http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f8/fender-fullerton-reissue-club-511899/index11.html#post12496399

 

Just a couple weeks ago. Bought it from the UK, it lives in Finland now Serial is 4K, so it's a much bigger difference than the neck date. But I've read somewhere that they just had a box of neck plates with serials and used them pretty randomly. There's also no knowing how long it might be between the neck dating and the completing of the bass.

 

now I get why some people dont buy used basses

 

I'm guessing toilet proximity. . . Just imagine used books!

 

Maybe he was just using the bathroom scale to weigh them and decided to snap a pic

 

practicing while pooping