dodgnofski Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Probably one for the Fender experts - is it possible / feasible for an L series serial number denoting 1964 to have a June 63 butt end date neck attached?? Even allowing for the Fender modular build system - 7 months apart may seem unlikely wdyt????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiOgon Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 I'm no expert - from what I've seen & heard that's completely possible & very likely - I'd say Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgnofski Posted October 16, 2013 Author Share Posted October 16, 2013 Thank you - very much appreciated !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telebass Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 (edited) Entirely feasible. Edited for ten thumb typing... Edited October 17, 2013 by Telebass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Vincent Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Yes. In fact I'd be more surprised if it didn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Nothing wrong here! The neckplates are generally the last piece of the jigsaw, and they just reach into a box, and pull the neckplates out, so when a batch are pressed and put in the box, the earlier ones could be at the bottom. This is well documented, so serial plates are the last resort when dating a bass. Other characteristics (Aside from obvious neck/body/pot dates), such as decal styles, decal pat numbers, screws, holes in pickguards, bridgeplates, saddles, wiring are far more accurate ways of dating a bass than serial numbers. Even the early P's with the serial number stamped on the bridgeplate vary considerably. I've seen 2 year gaps in those (As in a '54 bass having an earlier serial number than a '52), so a few months apart is nowt to be concerned about! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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