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Post subject: Info on E serial MIJ 60's Reissue?
Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2014 6:14 pm
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Hi!

I just picked up what appears to be a 84-87 60's Jazz Bass reissue from the local pawn shop. I think I stole it at $200. It has the ground wire running between the bridge pickup and bridge, 11 screw pickguard, neck plate simply says FENDER. Neck heel says Made In Japan with a E serial number. Just have a couple questions.

Did these come standard with chrome pickup/bridge covers? Mine is seafoam/surf green, I've been told by a local guitar shop it wasn't a popular color. Are there any production numbers or info on what colors were available on these basses? I only have a couple of pictures right now, I dropped it off for a setup and a cleaning. Thanks!

The pics make it look blue, but is very much green.

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Post subject: Re: Info on E serial MIJ 60's Reissue?
Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2014 2:48 pm
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The unused holes in the pickguard and flanking the bridge reveal that your bass was originally fitted with a set of ashtrays. Curiously, there are no indications that it ever had a tug bar installed. Otherwise, the instrument *appears* to be an early (pre '66) re-issue.

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