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Date: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:00:53 +0100
From: hello@expressmusic.co.uk
To: GARY CLEAVER <garycleaver@btinternet.com>
Subject: Re: 75PB
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Hi Gary,

Yes, that's no problem at all.
We're just shutting up for the day today so will get on the case with 
more photographs for you tomorrow or Saturday.

Kind Regards,
Phil
Express Music

On 2026-07-02 16:44, GARY CLEAVER wrote:
> Hi Phil / Express Music
> Thank you for sending the additional photos. They are helpful, but do
> not really show the important bits.
> Are the pickups grey bobbins, with stamped number codes? This should
> include 75 or 74 if original.
> Are the pots and wiring original? They should also be numbered, again
> the relevant code should include 75 or earlier.
> You may be right about the pickguard and actually prefer the
> toiseshell look, but by '75 they were all black, unless perhaps a
> custom order.
> The heel of the neck should have a stamped reference confirming the
> model, neck profile (A B or C) and the year.
> Its good to have the ashtrays, pickup & bridge covers, but could you
> take photos with them removed, if possible.
> So I am very interested, but need more ingo really, especially if
> buying unseen. I'm in Dorset, so a bit of a hike.
> Let me know if you can provide the additional info & photos. No mad
> rush, I'm away next week, but keen to clarify, make offer etc
> Cheers, Gary
> 
> Sent via BT Email App
> 
> From: hello@expressmusic.co.uk
> Sent: 2 July 2026 12:58:09 BST
> To: garycleaver@btinternet.com
> Subject: 75PB
> 
> Hi Gary
> Pics attached
> I will send by email as well in case that's easier for you.
> Let us know if you need any further info.
> Due to Fenders practices of using old stock in the 70s some exmaples
> can be seen with older scratch plates. The ageing, aluminium foil, 3
> ply sizing & c5 code made us believe it to be original.
> Phil :)