That would be a lot safer than removing the neck. So, another way to get an approximate date is to unscrew the bridge (the 6 screws at the bottom) the next time you change strings and look at the bottom of the pickup. I just found that pickup in the basement and it's dated 5-8-68, but I'm sure the neck was stamped 1973. The bridge pickup sounded nice but I replaced it because the original one looked like crap against the new finish, and I had a bunch of free parts from Dimarzio. 1974 Fender Musicmastwr bass amp serial A08833. Musicmaster Bass CFA-7010 (silverface) A00100 to A04100. MN Serial numbers depict a Fender instrument made in Mexico. Serial Number ranges from amplifiers made between the late ’40s. and you’ll see that exact speaker, as well as the typical Schumacher transformers (EIA 606) used in Fender amplifiers. I restored a beat up '73 Tele in about 1982. Fender Musicmaster Bass 2-Channel 12-Watt 1x12' Bass Combo 1970 - 1980 Dimensions. Dating Fender Amps 1951-1967 Tube chart on the inside of the amp. Moderate play wear - Available at Thursday Vintage Guitar & Music. I am very confident this is a legitimate post mid-1976 Fender. 1978 Fender Musicmaster Bass Trans Red Electric Bass Guitar, Serial Number S842697. For years, serial numbers have been used in various locations on Fender. This bass has signs of having its serial number on the headstock digitally erased with blurred pixels in the area it is meant to be. Serial numbers are also helpful in determining an instruments production year. I wouldn't recommend removing the neck just to see the date if everything is working well either because you could badly mess up the action. They were made between 1971-1981 with earlier models having smaller tuners. It has a super thin and well worn finish allover, making it a great feeling bass. it's hotter than my american SG with mini humbuckers, Jackson Warrior, Dean ML, and Mexican Strat. This bass has replaced pots (CTS), jack (Switchcraft), knobs, pickguard screws. the stock bridge pickup in this guitar is so hot. i have know idea why they would've change. The Musicmaster bass was fitted with lightweight open-gear tuning keys, held in place with three screws. The Fender logo is a decal, as is usual with Fender guitars. they're so much easier to string up than the newer ones. The serial number dates this bass to 1973 The Musicmaster fingerboard is typically rosewood, with faux pearl dot inlays 1973 Fender Musicmaster bass headstock details.
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