Shonks

[quote name='AndyTravis' post='926997' date='Aug 16 2010, 10:13 PM']We didn't say it a was a fake Fender bud, just said it wasn't the custom shop Version of the Jaco Bass. Anyhow, best of luck.[/quote] you guys asked me to email Fender. You guys also said Fender hardly ever reply. so i did and they do answer....so i leave it now cos I'm keeping the bass for now . I wanted to big up Fender as they responded and they seemed like they care so thats all folks!!! now I'll leave it! cheers all!

for all those who thought my bass was a fake or not a 'tribute bass' this is the the email i sent to Fender followd by their reply which I just recieved. NB. i starred out the actual number as this is a public forum This email message is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply email and destroy all copies of the original message. From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Posted At: Friday, August 13, 2010 3:58 AM Posted To: NEW Emails Conversation: fake or genuine? Subject: fake or genuine? I have what seems to be a Jaco Tribute bass. Is it possible to check the serial and confirm its authenticity? Serial # : T****** Would be much appreciated This instrument is legitimate, this is a 12/1/2005 model. Take care, Ed Treat Consumer Relations Fender Musical Instruments 8860 E Chaparral Rd # 100 Scottsdale, AZ 85250 480-596-7274 I hope this confirms to you all i am legit...thanks!!

[quote name='Beedster' post='925113' date='Aug 14 2010, 07:22 PM']Let's not forget that the OP was trying to pass this off as a Custom Shop and offered several varying accounts of how he came by it (now edited). You talk of belittling new members; if anything, the discussion above would help a new member who might have been misled (the OP has been a member for three years). Given that it's pretty much done and dusted in real terms, I find it's he OP's attitude to the situation that's perpetuating this antagonism, nothing more Chris[/quote] if thats what you reckon - i'll have the whole removed then - np

[quote name='Chris2112' post='925056' date='Aug 14 2010, 06:03 PM']I think in the interests of fairness and in order to prevent any further misrepresentation, the sale thread for this bass should at least be preserved in whole. Even if someone does buy the bass, at least they can review what is written here about the bass, ensuring they are fully informed of the "story" behind the bass! And I say this as someone who was interested in buying the bass until I discovered the relicing wasn't original, and on closer inspection of the pictures, not to my...tastes, shall we say.[/quote] yeah - that was a near thing - you might have ended up with a £1500 bass for half the price. How lucky was that!!

blimey - what a carry on! ooh er misses wanna buy a bass? i mean a fish - cant you smell it? that's not a fish, its an Artist..... no its not...its a Tribute fish... i can tell cos the fishmonger that cut it up works at McFisheries custom shop ooh you liar!!..... you are are awful....but I like you

[quote name='Machines' post='925020' date='Aug 14 2010, 05:17 PM']Shonks, let me know if you want this thread removed and then you can post a new one with the correct info and none of the debating .[/quote] hey, its up to you. If its removed I'll sell elsewhere if i decide to carry on with the sale. as long as everyone realises there is no intentional misrepresentation going on here. The original post was modified to be as far as I'm concerned true and honest, but i think most of them out there didn't read the edit.

[quote name='Rayman' post='925016' date='Aug 14 2010, 05:15 PM']Great thread, I'm fascinated to know where it will end up. Good luck with the sale Shonks.[/quote] think its gonna end up with me selling my Mex freless and keeping this just to spite them all!!

[quote name='gareth' post='924925' date='Aug 14 2010, 03:00 PM']I thought you wanted £800? Here [url="http://www.gumtree.com/london/66/63888866.html"]http://www.gumtree.com/london/66/63888866.html[/url][/quote] after all this ag' I want £900

[quote name='noelk27' post='924854' date='Aug 14 2010, 01:20 PM']Shonk, There's no such official series as the "Tribute" series made by Fender. Go to the Fender site and there's no "Tribute" icon/link to click on. You're misinterpreting the words as used by Fender. When it says "tribute" Fender is generally referring to models that have been drawn from other series, and are designs "inspired by" or "in honour of", ie a tribute to a particular player or player's instrument, but not necessarily faithful reproductions.[/quote] I'm just repeating whats on the Fender site - they say its a Tribute series bass, and you its not and anyway - so what ? directly paste and copied from the Fender site : [b]T(XXXXXX) Tribute series instruments[/b] C(XXXXXX) Collectors Series XN(XXXXX) FSRs and '52 Teles [attachment=56608:serial_num_copy.jpg]

[quote name='wateroftyne' post='924752' date='Aug 14 2010, 11:05 AM']OK. Good luck with the sale![/quote] cheers.!

[quote name='wateroftyne' post='924737' date='Aug 14 2010, 10:55 AM']Have you just deliberately ignored what I've posted above?[/quote]dont think so....but I'm off - you can argue amonst yourselves - I'm getting a bit fed up with it all, buy it or dont buy it - thats all its about...

[quote name='wateroftyne' post='924731' date='Aug 14 2010, 10:51 AM']With respect, a little knowledge can be a dangerous thing. This bass here: [url="http://www.fender.com/products/search.php?partno=0196208800"]http://www.fender.com/products/search.php?partno=0196208800[/url] Which is what wot you have, is part of the Artist series, also known to Fender as the Artist Tribute. And they all have Txxxxxx serial numbers on the neckplate, along with Jaco's signature. Here's some chop liver for you if you're still hungry: Which is from [url="http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=587106"]this bass here[/url]. Which, again, is what wot you have.[/quote] not arguing with that, call it what you will, i just got my info from the Fender site - you'd think the manufacturer would be trust worthy. but if you read my initial description there's no conflict here except for what we're calling it.

here's a snap shot from the Fender site where it states quite emphatically its a Tribute bass!

[quote name='wateroftyne' post='924725' date='Aug 14 2010, 10:41 AM']The T serial no. is correct for the current MIA non-CS Jaco.[/quote] so what's that on the Fender site? chop liver??

[quote name='Chris2112' post='924612' date='Aug 14 2010, 03:11 AM']I thought the asking price was less first time around?[/quote] thats right...its gone up! now I'm sure what it is, and how brilliant it plays and sounds. and cos I'm not sure whether to part with it.

[quote name='wateroftyne' post='924703' date='Aug 14 2010, 10:14 AM']Probably the best thing to do at this point is to scan / take a photo of the CS certificate and post it up here.[/quote] its not a CS bass - its a tribute bass! I'll send you a scan if your interested in buying. Otherwise I think I'm being accused of something here...

[quote name='RayFW' post='924671' date='Aug 14 2010, 09:41 AM']T serial or not it's not a tribute. The tribute is a CS model and has side position dots between the fretlines. The artist model has side position dots on the fretlines. Also, what happened with the truss rod access rout? It looks like a drunk blind man did it with a Swiss Army knife.[/quote] wrong, this is the Tribute model - look at the serial numbers on the Fender site! [url="http://www.fender.com/support/usa_instruments.php"]http://www.fender.com/support/usa_instruments.php[/url]

[quote name='wesfinn' post='924254' date='Aug 13 2010, 07:00 PM']Having worked in the music retail business for a long time delaing with Fender and fender Custom shop I can confirm that the bass is infact an Artist series American Fender Jaco bass. there are the tribute custom shop versions with the heavy relic treatment [url="http://www.fender.com/customshop/instruments/search.php?partno=0196108800"]http://www.fender.com/customshop/instrumen...rtno=0196108800[/url] I think that the Artist series gets called a tribute bass quite a lot though as I have heard this used many times before. Im sure that your bass is great however and you should be able to get between £550 - £700 for it.[/quote] I checked out the the serial on the various sites and this starts with a 'T' which makes it a Tribute bass.

[quote name='Beedster' post='923346' date='Aug 12 2010, 11:13 PM']Mmm, that was quick! OK, so if it's the MIA Tribute you're looking at a pretty beaten up version of it, so it would probably sell for about £700-750 if the PUPs etc are original (the 'relicing' isn't) Good luck C PS you might want to edit the title[/quote] i have!!....ta!

[quote name='BurritoBass' post='924584' date='Aug 14 2010, 01:14 AM']I used to own a bass identical to that in the mid 90s - the pickups were rubbish and I had different volumes on different strings. A small part of me wonders if it's my old bass but "fixed". That would be spooky.[/quote] This bass plays and sounds great so niffink spooky about it!!