edbass77

Sorry running out of time - off to Germany for a week. However, codes on pots: NH6462 250k R1379230

Ok guys - I'll try get extra photos up tomorrow. Thanks for the interest. Ed

Thanks Lee Pete, not sure about preamp/dated pots as I am no connoisseur on these. Bridge has a stamp under the springs "Music man Pat. Pend." The necks and neck plates can be older than the bodies from what I've read. I recall the neck being stamped Nov 1976 before refurb. Body was 77 I think. Ed

Thanks Stub Ed

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