CBbass Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 As the title says, just curious because I can't find an answer on google. Might build a P bass and want it to age naturally (over many years) exactly the same as the vintage basses from 57-65 pre cbs. If they used both what did they use for what? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikay Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 Hmm, it's a good question. I've always assumed nickel plating for all hardware on pre CBS Fenders and into the early 70s, but having thumbed through 'The Fender Bass' book I can't see any mention of this or when they introduced chrome ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBbass Posted October 23, 2011 Author Share Posted October 23, 2011 I would have thought someone around here would know the answer to this . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bass Doc Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 Nickel for tuners - except the 'posts' which were chrome. Chrome for the bridge plate. Which other bits do you want to know about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBbass Posted October 23, 2011 Author Share Posted October 23, 2011 [quote name='The Bass Doc' timestamp='1319403088' post='1413804'] Nickel for tuners - except the 'posts' which were chrome. Chrome for the bridge plate. Which other bits do you want to know about? [/quote] Everything really, I'm planning a 62 with a 57 maple neck build but I want to know which hardware to use. Any websites I can look at? Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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