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Summary
Finish: Original
Body Details: Hollow body with beechwood back, sides, and top
Neck Material: Maple Neck
Fingerboard Material: Brazilian Rosewood
Neck Profile: “C” profile
Neck Thickness (IN): .87″ (1st fret), .94″ (12th fret)
Fingerboard Radius: 7.25″
Nut Width: 1-9/16″
Scale Length: 34″
Neck Details: Bolt-on maple neck with bound Brazilian rosewood fretboard, block inlays, and heel-adjust truss rod. There are three tapered shims in the neck pocket to set the neck angle. The neck heel has a “20 AN 68 B” stamp.
Electronics: Original Fender single coil pickups with adjustable pole pieces, and original wiring harness with 3-way toggle switch and volume/tone controls for each pickup. The neck pickup has a “Nov 14” date stamp; the pot codes are obscured.
Pickup Measurements: 10.9k (neck), 11.3k (bridge)
Hardware: Original; the plastic surround for the neck pickup is missing.
Weight: 6 lbs 11.9 oz
Modifications / Repairs: None
Case Details: Hardshell case
Cosmetic Condition: The bass has aged nicely; the finish is a smooth semigloss with light dings, scratches, and other small blemishes throughout. The sides of the body have numerous small dings, and the back has moderate buckle rash and some worming. The back of the neck has numerous small dents and dings, but is overall smooth and comfortable to play.
Serial Number: 217584
Tech Notes: Plays well with medium-low action and light neck relief. The neck sights straight until the heel, where it begins to swoop upward slightly. The truss rod is adjustable, and the frets are narrow and low with minor wear. The neck stamp and serial number date to 1968.