Just picked up a 74 P Bass

[Old Horse Murphy]

Here's my latest acquisition; a 74 P bass (body and pots are late 1973). I've been told it's all original apart from the pickguard screws. I think I may well get a black pickguard for it as I prefer the look. The white guard is actually the right colour on natural Fenders of this era though.

It's in superb condition (has the usual wear on the edges on the maple fingerboard) and weighs a very comfortable 8lbs 8oz too In fact, I'd go as far to say it's in wonderful condition overall and the body is a gorgeous colour.

I won't pretend for 1 minute that it's a keeper forever and ever, but it is certainly going to be hanging arounds for a while!

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Edited December 7, 2011 by Old Horse Murphy

[Clarky]

Thats in fab condition and a real looker Nick. I personally prefer tort on natural, liek George Porter Jnr's ... only less mojo'd/funk'd!

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[RichF]

actually really like it as is. great look the natural and white.

[wateroftyne]

Lovely!

Put the case in the loft and forget about it... Don't sell it!

[gary mac]

Handsome beast, nice one Nick. Agree with you about the pick guard and agree with WOT about the case, they belong together.

Hope you enjoy your time together.

[Cat Burrito]

Looks great. I've always wanted a 1973 as it's my birth year. I'm currently 3 yrs off but unlikely to get any closer. Still we can dream

[Linus27]

Beautiful Nick. I had a 77 with a black guard but I do like the white one on yours. Would love to have a play of it someday.

Edited November 4, 2011 by Linus27

[essexbasscat]

I used to have an identicle '73. In fact, checked yours to see it wasn't the same one ! Keep promising myself I'll get another one, someday.

Lovely stuff.

[martthebass]

Great score Nick, would like to end up with something similar one day!

[King Tut]

looks much nicer than the one I got off you Nick - hope she plays and sounds as well - then she'll be a keeper for sure!

[LemonCello]

Phoar!

[gareth]

Great looking bass - well done!!

Interesting about the pickguard

I have a 74ish p bass that has been refinished in pink and has a white guard much like yours - I always thought the guard may not be original but now I think that it may infact be original

I would keep the white guard on it

[Old Horse Murphy]

Thank you for all the kind comments

I think I'll keep the white pickguard for a while.

It was strung with D'Addario Chromes this morning and has just been gigged by me for the first time. Very comfortable, light and sounds wonderful

What a superb neck with gorgeous figuring too. I'm very happy.

[bigthumb]

Absolute beauty! I certainly miss my '73 Precision.

+1 For the white scratch plate.

[73Jazz]

do not sell the case.
i like black pg on natural 70 p´s
my stripped 73 p will be refinished soon in sonic blue, thats the time when she gets a white pg too

[molan]

Nice one Nick, I have a '72 that I really like.

Has yours got the narrow J width nut?

[73Jazz]

looks like not

[Old Horse Murphy]

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Nice one Nick, I have a '72 that I really like.

Has yours got the narrow J width nut?
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Hi Barrie

It's a standard B width neck but very comfortable

[Old Horse Murphy]

I managed to source a black 70's pickguard and fitted it this week. Personally I much prefer the black pickguard but have kept the white one safe and sound

[73Jazz]

yamm..yaaaaam

[discreet]

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I managed to source a black 70's pickguard and fitted it this week.
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Great! Now you just need an aged oly refin and your done!