Description
Description
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| Finish Details: | There are some black finish touchups on the sides of the body, mostly near the treble bout as well as a few on the bass horn. |
| Body Material: | Alder |
| Neck Material: | Maple |
| Fingerboard Material: | Rosewood |
| Neck Profile: | "C" profile |
| Neck Thickness (IN): | .86" (1st fret), .98" (12th fret) |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 7.25" |
| Nut Width: | 1-1/2" |
| Scale Length: | 34" |
| Electronics: | Original single coil pickups with grey fiberboard bobbins, and mostly original wiring harness with neck/bridge volume controls and master tone control. A ground wire has been run from the neck pickup volume pot to the sleeve of the output jack. The pot codes date to 1966. |
| Pickup Measurements: | 6.6k (neck), 7.0k (bridge) |
| Hardware: | Original |
| Weight: | 8lbs 14oz |
| Modifications/Repairs: | Extra ground wire added to wiring harness. |
| Case Details: | Original Hardshell Case |
| Cosmetic Condition: | This vintage Fender bass shows moderate aging, with finish chipping, checking, small dings, and other blemishes on the glossy finish. The sides of the body have black touchups in a few scattered areas, and there is a large patch of finish wear on the back of the body just under the neck plate. The neck is glossy with moderate checking. |
| Serial Number: | 259531 |
| Tech Notes: | The bass plays well with medium-low action and mild neck relief; the truss rod is functional, but has a limited range of adjustability. The neck stamp and serial number date the bass to 1969. |