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‘77 Univox Hi-Flier Phase 4 & ‘78 Gibson Ripper
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#5,284
Bleecker said:
I just happened upon a Hi-Flyer (I know, I know...pics later). Is there any way to date it from the serial number? It looks just like yours but without the bridge cover...
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I got lucky with this one, someone scratched “Board of Ed 1977” on the back of the headstock so I just assume that’s the year it was made. Also I believe the phase 4 was 77/78 the last run of them. I’d say the best way to pin a date would be by what phase model it is
 
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Johnny_Paps said:
I got lucky with this one, someone scratched “Board of Ed 1977” on the back of the headstock so I just assume that’s the year it was made. Also I believe the phase 4 was 77/78 the last run of them. I’d say the best way to pin a date would be by what phase model it is
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Also, assuming the pots are original, you can get a ballpark year by checking the date code on them, at least within a year or two.
 
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mongo2 said:
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Please, please, please tell me what is that bass?

Pleeeeeeease.
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I have no idea??? But I want to know too!! I just steal stuff from FB bass groups I'm in and he didn't post any info. Parts look "familiar" like the control plate, peg head and stuff...sort of "Shergoldamajigomandodealie". I don't know. Maybe resident pros @Dynacord or @JIO will solve the mystery. It's old and has teeny pearl tuners but I can't make out the faded logo.
 
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God's Favorite Bass said:
I have no idea??? But I want to know too!! I just steal stuff from FB bass groups I'm in and he didn't post any info. Parts look "familiar" like the control plate, peg head and stuff...sort of "Shergoldamajigomandodealie". I don't know. Maybe resident pros @Dynacord or @JIO will solve the mystery. It's old and has teeny pearl tuners but I can't make out the faded logo.
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Control plate is the giveaway as Premier. Probably one of the rebadged sub-brands they made.
 

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