Rebuilding an old Hog...

[Ken Baker]

Yes, there were those three. I don't know when they existed or changed from one to the other. Sorry.

Ken...

[deltafred]

Mick

The IC in the preamp may have a date code on it. If there is one then it usually something like

7901 - week 1 of 1979
8747 - week 47 of 1987
0443 - week 43 of 2004

There is often a letter in front of or after the date code, probably a batch code

Of course all manufacturers do not adhere to this convention.

fred

[Mick Markey]

Hmmm...nothing on the chip with a four digit code...a couple lines show a letter with three numbers.

I did see that the switches have date codes of 8101 and 8102...very early 81 for the switches anyway...so no earlier than that, but who knows how long the switches sat in a bin.

Just curious on the pickups, more than anything...no markings on them except an "S" or "5" written in sharpie on the bottom of each one.

Either way, I am just glad that it all fits...I know this won't be a collectible G&L...but it will be loved.

[Basscase]

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Yeah...weren't they large hex holes, then slotted, then small hexes ?

These are definitely small hexes, but that doesn't line up with the body being an 80 or 81....when did they begin the small hex pickups, do you know? I forget.

This is the story on the pole pieces. I got this info from the talk bass G&L Archive. This info was posted by Chef

Big hex= early 80
Slots =late 80 to late 83
small hex=late 83 on...IIRC

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f148/slot ... nd-374039/

[Ken Baker]

Thanks! Good to know that vintage stuff.

Mick, the other thing you might look for are any stamps/coding that's legible on the pots. There should be a manufacturer and date code. Helpful, assuming they're original.

Ken...

[Mick Markey]

What is the chance that these would work for me...

http://cgi.ebay.com/GENUINE-FENDER-3-WAY-TOGGLE-SWITCH-NBP-/310299005213?pt=Guitar_Accessories&hash=item483f43111d

[Ken Baker]

What is the chance that these would work for me...

Unknown, seeing as how we don't really know what's going on inside. Switches that are known to work are here and here.

Ken...

[Basscase]

So, essentially, when I am done, I would like it to be my special order bass !

Model L-2000

Mahogany slab body

Lake Placid Blue metallic finish

Passive MFD electronics

Individual switch to single coil on each pickup, or as I will now affectionately refer to as the DPB circuit.

Series parallel with OMG caps

Jazz width rosewood fretted neck

Optional jazz width fretless neck

Likely one of a kind !

Really looking forward to trying her live...soon, I hope !

So how is this project coming along?

[Mick Markey]

As a VERY late response...it is not going all that well.

I built the controls, and the whole thing turned out beautifully.

Then I went to refinish the body...put one thin coat on...saw all the imperfections in the wood I need to address...and got sidetracked with life !

It is all sitting in a case, waiting for refinish, and assembly.

And as of today, I am going to rob the controls to put in my Tribute L-2500, because it sounds rotten. See my Ping Ping Ping thread started today...

Looking forward to finally hearing the custom controls !

L-2500 DPB circuit, here I come !