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Post subject: Where and when is may bass from??
Posted: Sun Jan 31, 2010 4:26 am
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Hi.

In 1998 I bought a new jazz bass in San Francisco. It was told to me that it was an 'American made Custom Shop '62 re-issue' and it cost me USD$2,500 at the time.

I love this bass and still use it as my primary. It is very heavy, beautifully made and finished exceptionally.

I'm updating my insurance and wanted to get a date of the bass so hit up fender's dating page. However my serial number and physical appearance of the model do not align with what I was told instore.

The serial is CN701573 (the dating page tells me that's a Korean made, undatable guitar). The serial plate is also stamped with the 'Custom Shop USA' logo. The back of the headstock has a 'Custom Shop USA' decal. The front of the headstock has 3 decals: 'Offset Countour Body', 'Jazz Bass Trade Mark Electric Bass', and 'Fender pat 2.573.254 2.960.900 3.143.028 2.968.204 DES 187.001'.

The body finish is a pearlescent light ash (as in cigarette, not the wood) colour, There are 3 knobs with the jack input on the front.

Can anyone help me with the origin of this guitar? It's just for curiosity because ultimately I love the sound and feel of this instrument.

Cheers,
Mark
Sydney, Australia


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Posted: Sun Jan 31, 2010 7:42 am
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Unfortunately custom shop serial numbers don't really have a pattern, which would explain why the internet dating said it was korean, it could be similar to a korean made instrument, if it has all those decals and things then chances are its from the custom shop and not a fake, youd have to call customer support and have them search the serial number to get a date, or else check inside the neck pocket.

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