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Finish Details: | Original finish. There are some spots on the sides and back of the body near the neck heel that have been lightly sanded. |
Body Material: | Maple |
Body Details: | Spruce top with maple back and sides. |
Neck Material: | Maple |
Fingerboard Material: | Rosewood |
Neck Profile: | C shape |
Neck Thickness (IN): | 1st .87" 12th .95" |
Fingerboard Radius: | 10.00" |
Nut Width: | 1-9/16" |
Scale Length: | 30" |
Neck Details: | Three piece maple set neck with bound rosewood fingerboard. |
Electronics: | Original electronics. Two pickups, volume controls for each pickup, rhythm/solo selector switch, on/off switches for each pickup. -The bridge pickup has been rewound. -1968 pot code dates. |
Pickup Measurements: | Fully functioning, can't get individual readings due to wiring scheme. |
Hardware: | Original hardware. |
Modifications/Repairs: | -The bridge pickup has been rewound. - There are some spots on the sides and back of the body near the neck heel that have been lightly sanded. |
Case Details: | The non-original Hofner style hardshell case is in good shape. |
Cosmetic Condition: | This bass has light wear for its age. -The body has weather checking throughout, scratches, dents, some minor finish chips/blemishes, and buckle rash. There are some spots on the sides and back of the body near the neck heel that have been lightly sanded. -The neck has scratches, dents, and some small finish chips. |
Serial Number: | 1175 |
Tech Notes: | This 500/1 plays great with low action and light neck relief. The truss rod is adjustable. The frets have some areas of light wear. -While the serial number dates to 1964, however the pot codes and appointments (such as the blade-style pickup and headstock logo) suggest that this instrument was produced in 1968. |