Dating a 50 watt Bass: serial number date versus assembly sticker date?

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Hi all,

Just bought a mid '70's 50 watt Bass #1986. But there are 2 different (well, 3 actually) dates on it. The chassis serial number end with an 'F', meaning 1974. Inside however, the assembly sticker says '16-1-76' (January 16th, 1976). The OT and PT are stamped 75. So, which is it, and how do you explain the differences?
Thank you in advance :) ECBF3FD3-8E68-4A47-A47D-F8FC07F09047.JPG IMG_4338.jpg
 
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