Anyone got a 73 precision thatS fairly standard ?

[Geek99]

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

[franzbassist]

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]

[Geek99]

Thanks a lot
I have seen a lot of black plates, was that an option then ?
Was yours red or brown tort btw?

[molan]

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

[wateroftyne]

[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.

[molan]

[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. . .

[Geek99]

Thank you all for the help

[ikay]

Of course it doesn't have to be sunburst .... here's my nicely aged '72 oly white

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Edited June 27, 2012 by ikay

[Geek99]

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

[ikay]

Ah, that makes complete sense - here's my matching oly white '72 J

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[discreet]

Yes yes, sunburst is all very well, but you could go LPB/White/Rose:

Edited June 27, 2012 by discreet

[Geek99]

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

[discreet]

[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??

[Geek99]

Well you see, I fought the law and the law won

[Monckyman]

Hehe!

[tredders]

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.

[Geek99]

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

[tredders]

[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.