MattC Posted February 9, 2003 Share Posted February 9, 2003 Does anyone know of anywhere I could trace a serial number on a bass I just may purchase? The seller and his broker (my two guitarists) are fairly sure that it's a '75 P-bass, and it certainly looks the part, but I'd still love to find out for sure. TY ...think funky thoughts... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Sweet Willie_ Posted February 9, 2003 Share Posted February 9, 2003 I just did a Google search on "fender serial number" and several promising sites came up. Try that. Peace. spreadluv Fanboy? Why, yes! Nordstrand Pickups and Guitars. Messiaen knew how to parlay the funk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattC Posted February 9, 2003 Author Share Posted February 9, 2003 And since we're on that topic, what would be a decent range on appraised values? The Neck and headstock show some wear, and the original finish has been painted (although I intend to restore that finish to a natural, tung-oil finish). I was promised $250 as a price, and they both knew that it was worth more;, I'm just curious how much more... ...think funky thoughts... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike H. Posted February 9, 2003 Share Posted February 9, 2003 For the 70's Fender stuff and newer, the serial #'s run like this for the most part with the exception of some reissue Japanese products: S = 70 E = 80 N = 90 Z = 2000 So the serial # is S478930 or something, the year is 1974. S + the first # after the letter gives you the production year. It should also be stamped in the neck heal if you care to remove it. On an appraised value, most 70's P-basses I've seen are between $700-1000 given year, color rareness, and condition. You can also try Fender's site "Mr. Gearhead". I think it's www.mrgearhead.com http://www.identity5.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salty Tonk Posted February 9, 2003 Share Posted February 9, 2003 Here is a pretty cool data base.No appraisals though. jgc2002 is not responsible for damages ,injuries and or death as result of above post.Side effects include nasuea,dizziness,dry mouth,vomiting,blurred vision,nervousness,loss of memory and in extreme cases sexual side effects. www.mp3.com/salt_creek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattC Posted February 10, 2003 Author Share Posted February 10, 2003 Ok, I'll be the first one here to tout tone over labels such as "vintage," but this is driving me crazy. I've got the serial number from that bass; the number stamped on the neck heel is 0103-4945. It does not folow the aforementioned prefix dating scheme, and in fact, might be much older. Problem is, though, that I cannot find a reference anywhere for this numbering scheme. If there are any fender experts out there, please give me a hand! ...think funky thoughts... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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