73Jazz Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 (edited) With my 64 P Bass came a Fender Tweed case, the previous and first owner told me, that he is not sure, when he bought the case, must be around 1967 he said. As i know that there is a book like vintage price guide for cases, maybe one of you is able to date this case here more exactly or confirms the year 1967. I know only a little about vintage cases, so every hint you give will be really appreciated.If there is even someone how could say something about value, it would be nice too, if not no problem..i will not sell it:) just to have the information for me. Thanks in advance for your kind help here are the pictures. I do not know which parts are important for dating, but i presume colour inside and latches? Edited March 5, 2011 by 73Jazz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK Jale Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 [url="http://home.provide.net/~cfh/fender.html#cases"]http://home.provide.net/~cfh/fender.html#cases[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73Jazz Posted March 5, 2011 Author Share Posted March 5, 2011 (edited) [quote name='KK Jale' post='1150601' date='Mar 5 2011, 03:52 PM'][url="http://home.provide.net/~cfh/fender.html#cases"]http://home.provide.net/~cfh/fender.html#cases[/url][/quote] according to the page this is max a 1963 case but latches seem to be different Edited March 5, 2011 by 73Jazz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bass Doc Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 From it's condition this is likely to be an early 80's re-issue case - they were often supplied alongside 'V' serial numbered USA 57 and 62 style basses in that period. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 I was under the impression that '63 cases tended to be the white tolex....specific to that year!? Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bass Doc Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 [quote name='The Bass Doc' post='1150660' date='Mar 5 2011, 03:52 PM']From it's condition this is likely to be an early 80's re-issue case - they were often supplied alongside 'V' serial numbered USA 57 and 62 style basses in that period.[/quote] I find I'm in complete agreement with myself - just checked the 1982 tweed case I still have and all the details you have pictured match mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiOgon Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 [quote name='The Bass Doc' post='1150670' date='Mar 5 2011, 04:02 PM']I find I'm in complete agreement with myself - just checked the 1982 tweed case I still have and all the details you have pictured match mine.[/quote] What Howard said Just checked my '57 AV case (came with V s/n P-bass bought last year) & it looks identical to OP's pictures, without the wear, + mine has a G&G - Fender original Case - label inside. I'd say it could be anything from '83ish to present, not much help am I? Unlikely to be '60s though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73Jazz Posted March 5, 2011 Author Share Posted March 5, 2011 (edited) [quote name='The Bass Doc' post='1150670' date='Mar 5 2011, 05:02 PM']I find I'm in complete agreement with myself - just checked the 1982 tweed case I still have and all the details you have pictured match mine.[/quote] I am wondering, as i would never doubt your knowledge. The guy i bought the bass from is a very honest nearly 70 year old gentleman, who gave the case additional as a bonbon for free. So he has no profit of telling that this is a 1967 case. Maybe he mixed up with his other stuff or maybe there is a second truth. Edited March 5, 2011 by 73Jazz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73Jazz Posted March 5, 2011 Author Share Posted March 5, 2011 (edited) [quote name='KiOgon' post='1150676' date='Mar 5 2011, 05:13 PM']What Howard said Just checked my '57 AV case (came with V s/n P-bass bought last year) & it looks identical to OP's pictures, without the wear, + mine has a G&G - Fender original Case - label inside. I'd say it could be anything from '83ish to present, not much help am I? Unlikely to be '60s though![/quote] They have other latches and the G&G inside..so at least is my 57Ri Case and other actual tweed cases i owned Edited March 5, 2011 by 73Jazz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bass Doc Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 [quote name='73Jazz' post='1150678' date='Mar 5 2011, 04:17 PM']I am wondering, as i would never doubt your knowledge. The guy i bought the bass from is a very honest nearly 70 year old gentleman, who gave the case additional as a bonbon for free. So he has no profit of telling that this is a 1967 case. Maybe he mixed up with his other stuff or maybe there is a second truth.[/quote] Well I am not too far off 70 and can confirm that the memory fades.....or at least I think that's what I just said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73Jazz Posted March 5, 2011 Author Share Posted March 5, 2011 [quote name='The Bass Doc' post='1150685' date='Mar 5 2011, 05:24 PM']Well I am not too far off 70 and can confirm that the memory fades.....or at least I think that's what I just said. [/quote] Don`t know for sure..but to avoid misunderstandings..what i wanted to say is, that i wouldn`t question what you have said. But i wouldn`t do that for the other gentleman as well. So it is me, who is confused and i am far from 70:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73Jazz Posted March 5, 2011 Author Share Posted March 5, 2011 [quote name='KiOgon' post='1150676' date='Mar 5 2011, 05:13 PM']What Howard said Just checked my '57 AV case (came with V s/n P-bass bought last year) & it looks identical to OP's pictures, without the wear, + mine has a G&G - Fender original Case - label inside. I'd say it could be anything from '83ish to present, not much help am I? Unlikely to be '60s though![/quote] The inside material is different too. Just checked it. The case you see on my pictures has a really smooth, mellow material like orange plush the 57 RI Case is completely different to that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truckstop Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 I would say my 80's case is identical except for a lack of the 'Fender' badge underneath the handle. Truckstop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apa Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 I find that fine wine, Belgian chocolates and a bunch of flowers usualy helps....................... A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiOgon Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 [quote name='73Jazz' post='1150679' date='Mar 5 2011, 04:17 PM']They have other latches and the G&G inside..so at least is my 57Ri Case and other actual tweed cases i owned[/quote] On closer inspection the non locking catch is subtley different, the others pretty much the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73Jazz Posted March 5, 2011 Author Share Posted March 5, 2011 What matters is the difference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 [quote name='apa' post='1150710' date='Mar 5 2011, 04:47 PM']I find that fine wine, Belgian chocolates and a bunch of flowers usualy helps....................... A[/quote] I cannot believe it took till post 14 for this to appear. We are slacking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apa Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 (edited) [quote name='owen' post='1151020' date='Mar 5 2011, 10:57 PM']I cannot believe it took till post 14 for this to appear. We are slacking [/quote] I think we're all allowed to do this joke once in our lives - and today it was my turn And now back to the bit about a fender case.................. A Edited March 5, 2011 by apa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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