It's a 1980 series 1 with the serial number 80 1745
 
I was hoping that Mica or someone over here could dig up some info on it?
 
Thanks
-Will

Will,
 
Welcome to the dark side!
 
Peace,
 
James

Will,  
Welcome to the club .
 
 
David T

Hello Will & welcome to the club.
 
Here's what the file on this instrument says:
 
1980 4 string long scale series I bass
Vermillion top & back
mahogany body
maple/purpleheart neck
ebony fretboard
mother of pearl oval inlays
Born December 31st 1980
Sold thorugh Tringas String Instruments in Pensacola.
That's it.
 
Valentino

Will,
Any photo's?

I believe this is the bass in question.  http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=174794