Hi All!  This is simply a great bass (7459) that has been well maintained over the years.  Here's some info I have on it, and if you have any more to share, please contact me.  Shalom!
 
> Series I
> Made in 1974
> Oak core
> Walnut neck with vermilion core
> Teak top and bottom
> Rosewood fingerboard
> 9.6 lbs.

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(Message edited by davehouck on July 27, 2006)

Very nice!!

That top is sweet. It's not super fancy wood but I like it alot.

I hear you AJ - but that's one of the things that I like about it.  With that top, it has this real earthy, woody sort of look.  Believe it or not, when I bought this I was looking for a SI in quilted maple w/LED's!  This is quite different to say the least. Thanks and have a great day!

I used to own this bass.

Found these photos online, posting here for reference.

A couple more photos from online

Dang, that is a beautiful bass!

Oak core photos, the light stripes in the second photo are part of the grain.

Beautiful bass, RV!  I see 74-59 and my 74-74 share many details... same "soft point" body style (Susan's term for it), the white oak core and the walnut and birch neck (with the walnut lams on the outside of the neck). 

Weight 9.2 pounds

Pleased to note this is my bass now. It sure is pleasant to play!

You are very fortunate to own that incredible piece of history, perhaps a little video demo if you have the time Just to see the wood up close would be fabulous