Geek99 Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 (edited) I'd like to build a rePlica as I'm unlikely ever to buy the real thing. Can you please tell me if What colour the scratch plate is supposed to be as standard ? Is the sunburst two or three tone ? Where the tugbar is (I think below) What's on the neck plate ? Thanks to musky I know what the logo looks like. Thanks Edited June 27, 2012 by Geek99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 I had a totally stock 73 that was as follows [quote name='Geek99' timestamp='1340783637' post='1709409'] What colour the scratch plate is supposed to be as standard ? - [color=#ff0000]tortoiseshell, three ply[/color] Is the sunburst two or three tone ? - [color=#ff0000]three tone[/color] Where the tugbar is (I think below) - [color=#ff0000]below the g string[/color] What's on the neck plate ? - [color=#ff0000]large F, with serial number above[/color] [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted June 27, 2012 Author Share Posted June 27, 2012 Thanks a lot I have seen a lot of black plates, was that an option then ? Was yours red or brown tort btw? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Here's a nice '73 that's pretty standard apart from the knobs (and a little hole in the guard where a toggle switch was fitted). More pics & details here: http://www.bassgear.co.uk/products-page/pre-owned/bass-guitars1/fender-precision-bass-1973-pre-owned/ There's a '72 there as well if you need a reference for one with a maple neck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 [quote name='molan' timestamp='1340789034' post='1709502'] There's a '72 there as well if you need a reference for one with a maple neck [/quote] How I miss it... '73 is getting towards a transitional time, which is why you might find a few with black guards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1340789530' post='1709512'] How I miss it... [/quote] It may yet stay - all part of a longer term re-shuffle plan. Mostly depends on how the '64P restoration job goes. . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted June 27, 2012 Author Share Posted June 27, 2012 Thank you all for the help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikay Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 (edited) Of course it doesn't have to be sunburst .... here's my nicely aged '72 oly white [attachment=111545:P1010412.jpg] [attachment=111548:P1010420.jpg] [attachment=111549:P1010419.jpg] Edited June 27, 2012 by ikay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted June 27, 2012 Author Share Posted June 27, 2012 (edited) Sorry, but it does I have a jap sunburst jazz. If I do relic it, that will be handy though so thanks for posting Edited June 27, 2012 by Geek99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikay Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Ah, that makes complete sense - here's my matching oly white '72 J [attachment=111567:P1000558.JPG] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 (edited) Yes yes, sunburst is all very well, but you could go LPB/White/Rose: Edited June 27, 2012 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted June 27, 2012 Author Share Posted June 27, 2012 Nope sorry chaPs, the Bass (colours) Act 1978 says in section 1.1 that all precision basses must be sunburst in colour. Nothing I can do, it's the law Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 [quote name='Geek99' timestamp='1340800588' post='1709744'] Nope sorry chaPs, the Bass (colours) Act 1978 says in section 1.1 that all precision basses must be sunburst in colour. Nothing I can do, it's the law[/quote] That's not very rock 'n' roll, is it? Where's your spirit of rebellion?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted June 27, 2012 Author Share Posted June 27, 2012 Well you see, I fought the law and the law won Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monckyman Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Hehe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tredders Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 I've got a 73 P bass (in sunburst, obviously!). It's the one in my profile pic. Let me know if you have any specific questions or want any detailed pics taking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted June 27, 2012 Author Share Posted June 27, 2012 (edited) Wonderful thanks - will have to use proper pc tho Can't see profile pics on iPhone except very tiny anyway - does it have a black guard ? Edited June 27, 2012 by Geek99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tredders Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 [quote name='Geek99' timestamp='1340826072' post='1710249'] Wonderful thanks - will have to use proper pc tho Can't see profile pics on iPhone except very tiny anyway - does it have a black guard ? [/quote] Yep, it has a black guard. It's the original one, too. As someone said earlier, it's not uncommon to see black guards on P basses from this year. If you want any detailed pics, let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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