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[quote name='molan' timestamp='1329860140' post='1548798'] Wow, if this is all original then it's a good £500 under-priced, maybe even more. I've seen refin 4 bolt 70's Fenders priced at clost to £2K. Looks like a '73 to me, can't remember when the long G bridge saddle was removed? [/quote] Even i'm not 100% sure on that although I think it is original. However, this guy on Talkbass has a 73 precision and his has the long G by sounds of of, so it looks correct to me. I have underlined his quote Here: Quote: Originally Posted by [b]JTE[/b] [url="http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f8/1973-fender-jazz-bass-advice-seeking-parts-732633/#post10309193"][/url] [i]Other than the date-codes on the pots and the dates on the pickups, these items simply didn't change for a LOT of years. I don't understand why anyone would WANT to, let alone be able to, tell the difference between a '73 thumbrest, PUP cover, or bridge versus a '74, or a '76. Heck, most of those are so generic a current replacement would generally be indistinguishable. John[/i] I just got a 73 P and have been doing some investigating on the parts used that year that differ from later years. First thing is the thumbrest. Its not black like the one used in later years, its a very dark brown/maroon color. On the P basses, their pickup and bridge covers have more angular bends than later years as well. I dont know if its the same for Jazz basses though. [u]****The bridge has the long g screw, so a reissue bridge or later 70's bridge isn't exactly "correct"[/u]***** Also if you're looking for a pickguard, i believe 73 was the last year they had celluloid tortoise shell. My P-bass has a celluloid guard that's shrunk over the years and developed a tiny crack. I will say that it is still the nicest looking tort I've seen, even though its got plenty of wear. Good luck with your search. [url="http://www.ebay.com/"]Ebay[/url] seems to be your best bet. I myself only need a thumbrest, pickup and bridge cover, and possible a case. Everything else on mine is all original. [i]Last edited by thisSNsucks : 01-20-2011 at 09:59 AM. [/i]

And here is another....... [url="http://www.normansrareguitars.com/product.php?productid=1579&cat=45&page=1"]http://www.normansra...9&cat=45&page=1[/url] I'm pretty sure you can't always authenticate a basses age, based on where the thumb rest is. Tony (cameet) is correct about the neck date it is from 1972 and is typical of Fender using older parts.

Of course i'm sure. Here is a 1973 jazz exactly the same see where the thumb rest is. http://www.vintageandrareguitars.com/web/our-catalogue/fender/electric-basses/item/7602 The one i'm buying is also on the top but moved slightly in the past, obviously to suit the player's needs.

Yes, it's me who is buying it! thanks Tony! I am a very lucky man. Oh, and it is a 1973 Jazz bass not 1974. Pots also indicate 1973 serial no' 502*** indicates 1973. [url="http://home.provide.net/%7Ecfh/fender.html#serial"]http://home.provide....der.html#serial[/url]

Tough it's mine! mwaaaah well hopefully!

Wow that really is nice and welcome to Basschat.......What a first post! PM sent.

A friend of mine had one of these with his Les Paul back in the day. He dropped it down the stairs, ran down in panic, took out the guitar expecting it to be trashed, but......NOTHING! So I can vouch for these. Good luck with the sale mate.