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Dumb question...

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I think that's a Jan.~Jun. '73, Chris.
Ain't got no "split" in the tailpiece either.
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Post by henny »

That ain't no 72!

As you guys have already said, no fingerest holes, post-72 inlays, no tailpiece split...
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You should know, eh Henny?

Has any post-partum depression set in from your sale yet? Image

I feel like my Feb '73 could actually be a '72, since it probably was built in late '72
1973 4001 MG cb fwi
1986 4003 Shadow
2012 4004Cii FG w/gold trim
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Not so much depression, more... complete utter sadness within the very pit of my soul. (j/k) But, I shall really miss that bass.

But my new beaut comes on Thursday! So I'm happy again! Image
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Hey Henny, let us know what it's like!!!(as if you won't Image!!!)
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PICS!!
1973 4001 MG cb fwi
1986 4003 Shadow
2012 4004Cii FG w/gold trim
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K... a mere sneak.
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mommy!
1973 4001 MG cb fwi
1986 4003 Shadow
2012 4004Cii FG w/gold trim
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Post by rickfan63 »

Regardless if it's a 72 or 73, that FG 4001 is nice! Too bad I can't afford it!
I recently went back to playing a Rickenbacker bass. Its like meeting an old friend again
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Wow! Look at that headstock!
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lol Andy Image
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Full width inlays were there in early 73 ... I don't think there was a specific serial number when you can say
"no more after here"
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Post by dale_fortune »

I'm thinking Dec. 72 since it has all the transition features. Toaster in the neck, checkered binding(we still did some in 73 and 74)
Funny Peg Head. There's a story behind the not so right looking peg head if anyone is interested to hear about it. The seller should have posted the serial# don't ya think? This still looks like a really nice Bass. Pretty clean for it's age.
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