What I did was purchase a beat up 73 and sell off the vintage parts. Bartered for some of the work done. Haven't figured it out to the penny but, less than $1000.Probably around $700-800.
Paul, the finish is sea foam green. It may look lighter in the photos due to the flash. I comapred it in the shop to a couple of sea green strats that were there and it was pretty accurate
That seagreen makes it just a great looking bass...OT a little, has anyone here had a bridge/pu surround re-chromed...and if it,s not too intrusive how much???