Summary
Finish: Original
Body Material: Alder Body
Body Details: Solid alder body.
Neck Material: Maple Neck
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood Fingerboard
Neck Profile: C shape neck
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st .80″ 12th .95″
Fingerboard Radius: 9.50
Nut Width: 1-9/16″
Neck Details: One piece maple bolt-on neck with rosewood fingerboard. Body pocket is stamped 1993.
Electronics: Non-original EMG pickups. Two pickups, individual volume controls for each pickup, master tone.
Pickup Measurements: Fully functioning, can’t get readings on active systems.
Hardware: Original hardware.
Weight: 8 lbs 8.8 oz
Modifications / Repairs: Pickups are not original.
Case Details: Original hardshell case has two broken latches and some cosmetic damage but is still structurally secure.
Cosmetic Condition: Light wear. The body has some dents, scratches, and light buckle rash. The neck has some scratches, finish blemishes, and a few small finish chips. Some of the fingerboard wood behind the nut has chipped and been reglued, there is some cosmetic damage around the nut.
Serial Number: E325844
Tech Notes: This bass plays well with low action and light neck relief. Truss rod is adjustable. Frets are low with light wear. The neck pocket stamp dates this instrument to 1993.
Fender reused the “E3” serial number later in the 80s; the neck heel is stamped 1989 and the body is stamped 1993, thus this bass is being listed as 1993.