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Post subject: Stacked Knobs
Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2014 10:43 am
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Working on another thread, I again started questioning the time frames that stacked knobs were available.

I think have been fairly diligent in researching this in the past, and I have a theory, but I am wondering if anyone has documentation, one way or the other.

I have always thought the stacked knobs were phased out prior to the end of the 1961 model year, as you can find 1961 jazz basses with the three knob control layout, and I have never personally seen a 62 stacker. But, the AV62RI has stacked knobs.

I went through four reference books and numerous online threads this morning trying to determine a date. The one thing I am missing, shame on me, is the date that Fender began using a July 1 - June 30 model year, and in that may be the answer. None of the books or threads specify calendar or model year.

I am sure that the stackers were used into the early calendar year 1962. But were they used on a model year 62 jazz, or were they run out on the model year 61 jazz, in early 62? That is my theory, and would support the discrepancies you find in reference works, some saying 61, some saying 62, even some showing an overlap. Is it just semantics?

What say you?

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Post subject: Re: Stacked Knobs
Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2014 2:26 am
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That's what I thought as well that there was an overlap. They dirt brought them out in 1960 as you are probably aware. I think the 62's were probably left over from theprevious roll out. I have 3 62/61 stackers lol so we will leave it at that. How do you like the reissues? I actually like the necks better than the Custom Shop but that's me. The price is of course. different. I think the only difference which bothers is the poly coat. Eeech!

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Post subject: Re: Stacked Knobs
Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2014 6:09 am
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Agreed on the poly-coat! :?
I wonder if Fender, themselves, would be able to add any more specific details on this?


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