70s USA Precision queries

[wally8]

Hi all.

I've managed to nab my dads 70s natural finish precision which is mega, such low action. It has the ashtray cover over the bridge but missing the pickup cover which I wouldn't mind replacing.

He reckons the old pickup cover used to have the F sign on it. That can't be right can it? I thought the old covers were plain.

Ps the pickups have sunk and the rubber/foam needs replacing underneath. Is the official stuff any different from standard weather strip rubber?

Thanks

[Hobbayne]

The Fender Jazz bass had an F stamped on the bridge cover, the Precision where plain

[Ou7shined]

Nice score.

[gary mac]

Get some pics up then........go on go on go on

[The Bass Doc]

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Is the official stuff any different from standard weather strip rubber?

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Probably taller - so weather strip could be layered to get the right height (ditto for mouse mat rubber).

[KiOgon]

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He reckons the old pickup cover used to have the F sign on it. That can't be right can it? I thought the old covers were plain.

[size=5][color=#0000ff]Must have been Gordon Ramsay's old bass then [/color][/size]

Ps the pickups have sunk and the rubber/foam needs replacing underneath. Is the official stuff any different from standard weather strip rubber?

[size=5][color=#0000ff]Any decent 'spongy foam' will be fine,[/color][/size]

Thanks
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[wally8]

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[Highfox]

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Nice, I'd guess that's made something after 76, if thats the serial no on the headstock?

[wally8]

Yeah, the dating site reckons 76.

[Cat Burrito]

Purely as a point of interest 1976 was something of a transitional year at Fender (change of serial number position etc) and because it was the Bi-centenary year the 76s are always of interest to collectors. I too can confirm the F was only on the Jazz basses and P-basses are always plain. Great picture too btw

[wally8]

Thanks guys, you've been really helpful