What the seller didn't tell you...
The reason it's only 7.5 lbs is because there's a hole routed out underneath the pickguard big enough for your very own hot tub.
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| Author: | jersey bluesdude [ January 19th, 2015, 11:28 am ] |
| Post subject: | 75 P Bass |
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1975-USA-Fender ... 2a4ab7bde6 |
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| Author: | Basshappi [ January 19th, 2015, 1:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 75 P Bass |
Wow! The seller states that the weight is 7lb 9oz! |
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| Author: | andrew [ January 19th, 2015, 1:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 75 P Bass |
Basshappi wrote: Wow! The seller states that the weight is 7lb 9oz! I was the one who asked the weight. I've got my eye on this one. I'm sure I'm not alone in that... |
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| Author: | gravesbass [ January 19th, 2015, 2:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 75 P Bass |
Neck looks legit. Fender decal (Pat.) does not. Missing part of the patent codes. Could be an aftermarket decal. Worth taking the risk unless it goes up to 1600+ |
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| Author: | Addison [ January 19th, 2015, 2:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 75 P Bass |
What the seller didn't tell you... The reason it's only 7.5 lbs is because there's a hole routed out underneath the pickguard big enough for your very own hot tub.
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| Author: | andrew [ January 19th, 2015, 2:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 75 P Bass |
Addison wrote: What the seller didn't tell you... The reason it's only 7.5 lbs is because there's a hole routed out underneath the pickguard big enough for your very own hot tub. Gah! How did you find that out? 
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| Author: | Matt R. [ January 19th, 2015, 3:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 75 P Bass |
Addison wrote: there's a hole routed out underneath the pickguard big enough for your very own hot tub. I've found that these hidden routs can be a good place to stash shattered dreams. 
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| Author: | andrew [ January 19th, 2015, 5:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 75 P Bass |
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| Author: | andrew [ January 19th, 2015, 5:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 75 P Bass |
I wouldn't mind the extra route if there were pics of how good/bad/ugly it was done and the seller expected a slightly lower price because of it. Not the sort of thing you forget to mention. |
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| Author: | andrew [ January 19th, 2015, 5:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 75 P Bass |
Addison wrote: there's a hole routed out underneath the pickguard http://www.ebaumsworld.com/video/watch/989437/ |
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| Author: | Addison [ January 20th, 2015, 12:39 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 75 P Bass |
andrew wrote: Gah! How did you find that out? ... I was just joking. I have no idea what it looks like under there.But 7.5 lbs seems awfully light to me. Light enough to be a little suspect. |
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| Author: | Psycho Ward [ January 21st, 2015, 3:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 75 P Bass |
My 75 P, just like this one, is my lightest bass. |
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| Author: | superheavydeathmetal [ January 21st, 2015, 4:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 75 P Bass |
Matt R. wrote: I've found that these hidden routs can be a good place to stash shattered dreams. Our buddy rdavidson knows that feeling all too well... viewtopic.php?f=13&t=5799&start=20 On the other hand Andrew, maybe you also can get $1000 off like he did! |
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| Author: | rdavidson [ January 21st, 2015, 6:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 75 P Bass |
LOL! |
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| Author: | andrew [ January 21st, 2015, 11:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 75 P Bass |
Addison wrote: andrew wrote: Gah! How did you find that out? ... I was just joking. I have no idea what it looks like under there.But 7.5 lbs seems awfully light to me. Light enough to be a little suspect. Actually I have a '73 that's similarly light. There seems to be lighter examples from the early-mid 70's. Haha, you got me! I messaged the seller and asked if there was routing under the guard and they seemed offended I asked.
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| Author: | screambasses [ January 23rd, 2015, 1:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 75 P Bass |
$1,500 - not bad... pete |
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| Author: | JNasty [ February 8th, 2015, 10:09 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 75 P Bass |
And re-listed and re-sold to me for $810. I THINK I owned the exact bass (not this year and model) as my "go to" on stage model in the 80s. Proper tuning keys were on it then. But the pattern of paint loss seems VERY familiar. |
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| Author: | JNasty [ February 12th, 2015, 12:06 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 75 P Bass |
Not 100%, but I do think I owned this in the 80s after inspecting it. Wear patterns and vintage strap lock buttons feel very familiar. SO light. My lightest 70s Fender bass. No routing hole. My 78 Olympic White P is the heaviest by far, the 75 Jazzes (two) fall in between the two Ps. Gotta' track down some legit 70s tuning pegs. Exactly as advertised. A nicely worn player. |
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| Author: | pjmuck [ February 12th, 2015, 8:08 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 75 P Bass |
JNasty wrote: And re-listed and re-sold to me for $810. I THINK I owned the exact bass (not this year and model) as my "go to" on stage model in the 80s. Proper tuning keys were on it then. But the pattern of paint loss seems VERY familiar. Geez, that's a steal! Nice job. 
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| Author: | jersey bluesdude [ February 24th, 2015, 8:57 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 75 P Bass |
JNasty wrote: Not 100%, but I do think I owned this in the 80s after inspecting it. Wear patterns and vintage strap lock buttons feel very familiar. here's some tuners(a little pricey but period correct) http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fender-Jazz-Bas ... 0445&rt=nc
SO light. My lightest 70s Fender bass. No routing hole. My 78 Olympic White P is the heaviest by far, the 75 Jazzes (two) fall in between the two Ps. Gotta' track down some legit 70s tuning pegs. Exactly as advertised. A nicely worn player. |
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