'73 P Bass is it real?

[T.A.R.]

Hey guys,
Just currious any thoughts? I thought the logo looked off. Thanks, Ted
http://providence.craigslist.org/msg/3056140013.html

[sloop_john_b]

The logo is WAY off, but since the bass has obviously been stripped at some point, perhaps the logo went with it too and that was the best they could find. I see no other reason to think it's not the real deal.

[T.A.R.]

Thanks John, I got an email from the owner and he is going to call me after he gets out of work. Any suggestions on what to look for? telltales etc.

[marc61]

Knowing the serial number may help:

http://www.theguitarfiles.com/guitarfile576.html

[T.A.R.]

Thanks Marc,
The guy is going to call me when he gets out of work. Fingers crossed and trying to educate myself in a hurry.

[chrisdski]

If he'd let you: There should be a date stamp at the body end of the neck- you have to take the neck off to see it- should be 0101WWYD (http://home.provide.net/~cfh/fender.html#serial). Date the pots- should be 137-YYWW. The machine heads look period correct. Original pickups should be grey in color- may have a date stamp on the bottom. Good luck.

[T.A.R.]

Thanks Chris

[marc61]

ummm...So, is there a new P Bass in our family?

[johnallg]

Yeah, I'm wondering too.

[T.A.R.]

Hey guys as an update. I opted out, damn conscience got the better of me.

The boat needs more White Oak (the P bass is Alder, right?) and until the project is done I really shouldn't be looking.

[sloop_john_b]

AH man...might have asked you to pick it up for me. Looks like its gone.

[T.A.R.]

He still had as of yesterday afternoon. Would you like me to call him actually I'll pm his number.

[marc61]

Go for it JB. It'd be nice to know that bass is in the NY area