(x) Original Build Information [76-447]

Started by grottoli, April 02, 2022, 10:08:53 PM

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KR

Paul, indeed. Those '76 Series basses have a strong vibe. I made an offer on David Hood's '76 a while back. My offer was  pretty high but it wasn't enough.

hammer

Very nice example of an early series bass. Love the honey hued patina that the maple has taken on. A little TLC with some Flitz on the bridge and tailpiece and your bass is going to to look as good as the day it left the mothership.

edwardofhuncote

It reminds me very much of John McVie's '76. His "continuously fretted" Custom has 'framing' veneers on either side of the neck beam through the body, but other than that, this one could be its sister.

welovecats

#18
This one?

mica

Here's what I found in the instrument file:

serial number: 76-447
top: Maple
body: Mahogany
back: Maple
neck: Birch and Walnut
scale: 34" long
fingerboard: Ebony
inlays: mother of pearl
peghead veneers: Walnut and Bocate
originally made for: Rothchild
birthday: July 22, 1976