How much is my '75 4001 worth?

edski · Post by **edski** » Fri May 20, 2005 3:17 am

The serial number will have two letters at the start...the first is the year (your 75 will be an "O") and the second is the month (A through L)...you might already know this, sorry if I'm repeating "common knowledge".

I suppose that if you don't have the bass near you to check, and can't recall the exact SN, we'll have to wait.

Damn, I'm good with the obvious this morning!

If your bass is a January or February, this brings up and interesting question. Was the production of 75's a mixed bag of 1/2" and 1" spacing for the neck PU, or was there a definite deliniation when they switched from one to the other?

green_us90 · Post by **green_us90** » Fri May 20, 2005 7:19 am

I would have to say it is a mixed bag. I have a '75 as well, ser# OJ 7200, making it Oct. '75; it has the 1 inch spacing; I have seen a few OF and OG '75's with the 1/2 inch spacing as well..

Oh, did I mention mine is White with the black plexi TRC?

http://fenderforum.com/userphotos/index ... ecid=15819

-Dave

rudi_remme · Post by **rudi_remme** » Fri May 20, 2005 10:41 am

I might get to check the serial number next week, so I will let you know then Ed!

Dave, nice white Ricky and nice one that P-bass from '74! And wonderful licence plates!

rictified · Post by **rictified** » Fri May 20, 2005 11:44 am

I had a 75 with 1/2" spacing, I think most had 1" spacing though.

edski · Post by **edski** » Fri May 20, 2005 12:43 pm

Figured I'd post my "fleet"...just the basses. It's modest compared to some, but I'm pleased with it

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1975 4001, 2004 4004 Laredo, 1992 MIJ Fretless Jazz Bass

nattiep · Post by **nattiep** » Fri May 20, 2005 2:17 pm

Are we gonna start making fun of his bed like we do Rath's couch?

Nice basses.

mortivan · Post by **mortivan** » Fri May 20, 2005 2:26 pm

Nothing is as recognizable as Rath's couch!

wints · Post by **wints** » Sat May 21, 2005 12:21 am

Ed, I need to bring this up for you to see some time...

edski · Post by **edski** » Sat May 21, 2005 1:16 am

Yes, Andrew...we have to meet up. Things are calming down, and the kids are getting ready for their sumemr excursions. I'll give you a call (hopefully) this week so we can set a time up. Looking forward to seeing al your guitars-looks/sounds like a veritable museum!

The bed...damn, we have a room upstairs where it's basically a second family room. Computer, my stereo, most of the guitar/music stuff is there. Also my old furniture from my single life, and my old cat. It's like a little slice of my bachelorhood...except my kids monopolize it from time to time.

Essentially that bed is the cats, except when we have company over and need it as a guest bed. Then I fly into white tornado mode to make the room presentable and bed sleepable.

Next time I take pics of the guitars I'm going to try and make the backgrounds a little nicer!