Thanks to jersey bluesdude, andrew and matt.....
Weight: 9lbs 8oz. I won it.
It's a 5 Jan 73 B (neck stamp) 42 years old
It's got the green "Special" stamp above the J Torres stamp
Neck is meaty and full of tone. I LOVE these old 1 piece necks
Original tuners and still turn freely.. little rust + string guide
Original strap pins/screws
Original neck plate (F + Serial) and bolts/bushing
Original bridge with a replacement G string screw
- non noted are not original
Body is a little beat up and wear marks in a good mojo way. Lot's of play wear and sweat marks wearing thru finish on the G side of the fret area of the neck and some small finish checks on the fingerboard. Back of neck is in great shape for the age. This baby was a players bass.. A good thing.
I believe its Alder, not ash. Original finish I also believe.
Original early 70's Fender P bass case all intact with true lefty orientation (been looking for one of these forever)
It's got a USA Original Fender P Bass Pickup replacement pickup that sounds pretty darn good and quiet. New Pots and jack.
truss rod moves smoothly.
I spent 3+ hours on it last night tearing apart, cleaning up and reassembling and new strings. A few high frets (easy fix) but with a little TLC this is going to be a great player and sounds like a bass when played acoustically. Loud!!
Here are a few shots after I cleaned it up and inspected. I think the deal went well and I purchased an old Jazz bass from the same seller 5 years ago. It made this painless.
