Summary
Finish: Original
Body Material: Alder Body
Body Details: Solid alder body.
-An area of wood near the output jack broke and was re-glued. This repair is structurally secure with some cosmetic damage.
-4/59 pencil date under the pickup.
Neck Material: Maple Neck
Fingerboard Material: Maple Fingerboard
Neck Profile: C shape
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st .83″ 12th 1.02″
Fingerboard Radius: 7.25
Nut Width: 1-3/4″
Scale Length: 34″
Neck Details: One piece maple bolt-on neck with skunk stripe and maple fingerboard.
-No pencil or stamps in the neck pocket or on the neck heel.
Electronics: Original electronics. Two black bobbin pickups with volume and tone controls.
-Two visible 1959 pot code dates.
Pickup Measurements: 11.2k
Hardware: G string tuner has been replaced, it has a gold gear and flathead screw.
Weight: 8 lbs 13.5 oz
Modifications / Repairs: -An area of wood near the output jack broke and was re-glued. This repair is structurally secure with some cosmetic damage.
-G string tuner has been replaced, it has a gold gear and flathead screw.
Case Details: Original hardshell case is structurally secure with cosmetic wear.
Cosmetic Condition: This bass has light/moderate wear for its age.
-The body has scratches, dents, worn/chipped finish, heavy buckle rash, and some checking.
-Neck has dents, scratches, and a few blemishes and chips.
Serial Number: 37711
Tech Notes: Plays well with medium/low action and light neck relief. This bass benefits from lighter flatwound strings (currently set up with 40-95).
-Truss rod is adjustable.
-Frets are low and narrow with some areas of play wear.
-The pencil date in the pickup cavity, pot codes, and serial number date this instrument to 1959.