1972 Checker / full width MOP on eBay - $1,999 BIN

ilan · Post by **ilan** » Thu Feb 17, 2005 10:32 pm

Just needs correct machine heads and single-layer pickguard. I'd go for it if I hadn't already bought the white 73 this morning.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7301950183&ssPageName=MERC_VI_RSCC_Pr4_PcN__Stores

henny · Post by **henny** » Thu Feb 17, 2005 11:23 pm

Wahhhh, a 72'.

Somebody bag it, NOW.

beatlefan · Post by **beatlefan** » Fri Feb 18, 2005 2:48 am

oh man......my finger is on the button.....

blueflamerick · Post by **blueflamerick** » Fri Feb 18, 2005 3:42 am

That is a sweet price, but look at those tuners. The peg holes were drilled to fit those larger replacement tuners.

baltimucho · Post by **baltimucho** » Fri Feb 18, 2005 3:46 am

The only problem with that bass is that the machine head bores had to be widened to "Fender specs" to accommodate those Schaller tuners. I have those same tuners on a 4003 and, like this bass, the bores are HUGE and the truss rod cover had to be carved a bit to fit back in place.

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rickfan60 · Post by **rickfan60** » Fri Feb 18, 2005 4:01 am

Excellent point Mitch. I have to wonder also what was done to the body when the P-Bass pickups were installed. The mod has since been reversed but how much carving was done to make them fit? Notice how the treble cover was reinstalled? If I had a dime for every time I have seen someone do that...........

rictified · Post by **rictified** » Fri Feb 18, 2005 4:08 am

I have a 72 FL just like that except it is stock and in better shape. LL, one month later.

rictified · Post by **rictified** » Fri Feb 18, 2005 4:10 am

Also needs a toaster and who knows if the screw top high gain is still in it.

rickcrazy · Post by **rickcrazy** » Fri Feb 18, 2005 4:27 am

I should think the original treble p.u. is gone too.
Anyway, grab it, someone. I'll supply the winning bidder with a decent-looking

replacement pickup set - honest.

rictified · Post by **rictified** » Fri Feb 18, 2005 4:34 am

Sérgio is intimately aquainted with my 72 screw top as a matter of fact.

jps · Post by **jps** » Fri Feb 18, 2005 6:41 am

Replace the tuners with Hipshot 11/16" Ultralites and you are in business as far as the tuners are concerned. I had to do this with my 4005WB.

rhampshire · Post by **rhampshire** » Fri Feb 18, 2005 6:52 am

Those tuners are the exact same ones that were on my '72 JG when I got it. I doweled the holes and redrilled them for grovers before refinishing it... they're nice tuners, I just like the originals best.

gregson1 · Post by **gregson1** » Fri Feb 18, 2005 7:39 am

Pickguard is aftermarket, 3 or 5 ply, too short on the upper side, and the pickup hole is too squared off. Also notice how they couldn't get that one upper screw hole covered, with missing screw--and there's another 'extraneous' screw hole beneath it. Wonder what else is hiding beneath it?

Lots of original stuff missing. I want one of these, someday, but would like to start with something far more complete.

jnbass · Post by **jnbass** » Fri Feb 18, 2005 3:57 pm

no moolah-damn!

There must be some cash under this pile!