Yes, same depth. No backplates.So the first two are the same depth? Do either of them have backplates or are they like mine where everything is accessed from the pickup holes?
So this is interesting. Looks like someone changed a lot of stuff, refinished it and got a good chunk of change for it. Not even the original tuners. Look at this. It says 1 of 28 made.
I was trying to figure out how someone could come up with information like that. It took me a long time to track down the year on mine, and Hans was the one who knew. At least other than the paint on the face of mine, it is all original, even if the TSC is upside down. I might fix that today along with putting the knobs back on the correct potsWell, I wouldn't trust anything in the ad, C.W. It doesn't even mention all the non-original stuff that was part of that guitar. Most of the clowns who post this "1 of xx" made try to deduce things from the serial number(s), which is almost never correct.
Having said that, the M-85-II you have is not all that commonly seen.
If you add the amount of labour to refinish it I would sell it as it is and let a future owner decide what to do. Also with the missing screw, disclose it and leave it as it is. Or you simply take out the second screw and try getting one in that size.I am thinking about selling it since I really don't play anymore and things are really tight around here right now. Not sure if refinishing would add to the value or not?
If you add the amount of labour to refinish it I would sell it as it is and let a future owner decide what to do. Also with the missing screw, disclose it and leave it as it is. Or you simply take out the second screw and try getting one in that size.
Ralf
That is my thought too. I do have a rather large collection of screws I have accumulated over the years. Most likely I can find one or a matching set in one of my "Magic boxes". And yes, I did flip the TRC around, that is how I noticed.
Yeah! This is actually always my advice with something rare/unusual. If you are going to sell it, C. W., just leave it alone, disclose the known details and let the next owner decide what to do with it.
1969. M 85. Thanks!Welcome to LTG C. W.
so, I was right on facebook.
If you plan to sell it, I'd agree with SFIV1967. Don't waste too much effort on finding the screw. In fact, it's already no longer a "collector's bass" so philistines like me would probably jam in whatever worked to hold it in place.I looked for screws while I was in town the other day, at the local stores. There was nothing even close to the originals, if it is in fact an original screw. I have some in my collection that are pretty close, but not enough that I would use them.
Yes, same depth. No backplates.