Yes,
you can tell by the 'A' Stamp in the Neckpocket.
It also says on their forum that the Stamps on Guitar and Bass are almost the same. At least the red Stamps A,B,C e.g.
Source: http://www.21frets.com/squier_jv/jv_quick_guide.htm
Hi thanks for your answers.
As far as I know there were the PB57-70 and PB57-95 Model. I think you can tell the difference by looking at the neck pocket. On an other forum someone said that the 'A' Stamp indicates to the Topline Stratocaster. I think its the same with the Basses. I just wanted to be sure.
Hi,
I recently bought a Fender JV Precision Bass and I want to know some things about it.
It's a 57 reissue.
Serial: JV059xx
It has a little "Made in Japan" behind the Fender Logo.
Neck Date: 1982
Neck Pocket: 1982 and a red 'A' Stamp
Pickguard: 1983 and CTS Pots ( I was able to check the numbers)
Does anyone know what model it is? And what does the 'A' Stamp mean? also why is the pickguard a different date then the rest of it?
Cheers,
Malte