basshead56 Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Hi guys, Am looking at what I suspect is a late seventies precision. Trouble is the bloke selling it is convinced its an 87. I already own a 78 and the logo and serial look very similar to the one im looking at. From what ive seen of it, its in good shape, paint missing in places on the back and someone put active p and j type emgs into it (ruined in that respect), other than that, all seems good anywho the serial (with last two digits missing-not keen on putting it up) S8819** Where in time does that put this mystery precision? its a very decent price so wont be gutted if it isnt a kosher 70's Any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxrossell Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 With an S serial it's either '77 or '78. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bass Doc Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 S8... does indeed indicate 1978 in my experience although some S8 necks made it into the early 80s on what are sometimes regarded as 'mongrels' i.e.composed of parts from different eras. Not as late as 87 though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean-Luc Pickguard Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 My S8 precision is an '81. If its a late 70s to '81 precision it will have a thumbrest and bridge & pickup covers or at least holes where they were. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basshead56 Posted November 21, 2009 Author Share Posted November 21, 2009 [quote name='Jean-Luc Pickguard' post='661330' date='Nov 21 2009, 08:52 PM']My S8 precision is an '81. If its a late 70s to '81 precision it will have a thumbrest and bridge & pickup covers or at least holes where they were.[/quote] Yeah, the 78 I already own has said appointments. The one I presently covet has had a few mods so cant tell yet. Thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilb Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 Any stamps on the CTS pots? (137****) Stamp on the neck heel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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