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by Dave
(Cumberland, RI, USA)

Fender Bronco 73'

Whats it worth? It has a different paint job then solid color is that stock? The numbers on the neck heel are 4900-455 and the neck plate reads 505892. I believe it is a 1973. There is a modification with the tuners, someone routed it out for the spertzel locking.

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Hi, Dave--

Unfortunately this guitar is far from original.

The Blue Book pricing for original is:

Mint $750
Exc.+ $600
Exc. $525
Avg+ $450
Avg. $375
General $300

I would place the value in the low general category.

Lynne

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May 18, 2010
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for good measure
by: joe

http://home.provide.net/~cfh/fender.html
1972 to 1980 Neck Stamps Explained.
This information was provided by Greg Gagliano.

49 = model code (Musicmaster, Mustang, Bronco)
00 = neck code (rosewood fingerboard)
21 = week code (week 21)
5 = year code (1975)
3 = day of the week code (Wednesday)

So this Bronco Neck# 4900-455
means this was made Friday, January 24, 1975
wow

May 18, 2010
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harpin
by: Joe

so names on necks are inspectors so Armenta is an inspector? the body has no names in the pocket... anyway.

May 18, 2010
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tbc
by: joe

Xavier Armenta apparently made a P-Bass or two around 1973 according to Google and more boards. A Craftsman that lives on in his work. Think you were spot on with your dating especially with a number early in the 500s. I was happy to pay $375 by the way. That headstock looks right back at you, even with the sperzels.

May 18, 2010
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yee-haw
by: Joe

can you believe that your guitar has a new home in Pocasset, MA. I bought it for $375 including a case the other day. Wish I could have hit you up earlier? maybe I could have got it on C-list for $300...
Anyway, I think this guitar is sweet. The paint job is comical, but it's growing on me already and someone obviously took it seriously.
I can't figure out where the body came from, but the neck is old and beautiful. Searching "X Armenta" gets you a bulletin link about a fedner mandocaster. that led me to believe the "C" marked on it might refer to Andrew C. but who knows... Anyway, this thing found a new home and it will be played regularly.

Feb 21, 2010
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alright
by: Dave

I appreciate the info although somewhat disappointing at least the search is over for a price. I would have liked to know more information like what the #'s mean or the stock color of my guitar, but I'll take what I can get. Very much Appreciated thank you! Now for my other guitars...

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