1973 Fender Precision bass with slab fingerboard

[Stance]

I´ve had my 1973 P-b ass for ages, but only know did I noticed it has a thick slab rw board.

Was this a common thing or a special order? because I thought slab boards stopped being used back in the 60´s.

Thanks for teh help!

Cheers from sinking Portugal....

[Rick's Fine '52]

Any pics?

Nice stash of basses by the way!