Toasting Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 [url="http://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/classic-fender-precision-style-bass/1001387473#gallery-item-full-1"]http://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/classic-fender-precision-style-bass/1001387473#gallery-item-full-1[/url] Guys, I'm looking to buy a Fender P-bass but is this too good to be true? For £180 it must surely be a copy like the advert suggests may be the case. I'm far from knowledgeable about this so would really appreciate a view; without being gazumped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_Stu Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 [quote name='Toasting' timestamp='1349552840' post='1827748'] [url="http://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/classic-fender-precision-style-bass/1001387473#gallery-item-full-1"]http://www.gumtree.c...ery-item-full-1[/url] Guys, I'm looking to buy a Fender P-bass but is this too good to be true? For £180 it must surely be a copy like the advert suggests may be the case. I'm far from knowledgeable about this so would really appreciate a view; without being gazumped [/quote] The things that jump out at me are using the "style" cop-out in the main headline, the legendary "kept in the loft" scenario and it being kept with others, none of which were being used. I'd avoid on the grounds that they've already tried it on; unless others here, there are many Fender experts, can name you a few questions that would nail it for certain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blademan_98 Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 Looks quite nice. For £180 does it matter if its a Squier or even a lesser clone? It's all about how it plays and sounds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykesbass Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 Precision style with a Jazz pick-up should get the alarm bells ringing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-bbb Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 you could get a new squier affinity series for that price and a VM for only a wee bit more the grain colouration in the fretboard looks bizarre - would expect the quality control at fender/squier to be a more consistent colour across the wood all you P fanboys out there... anybody else think the body shape looks slightly 'close but not quite there' ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blademan_98 Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 [quote name='Mykesbass' timestamp='1349553273' post='1827755'] Precision style with a Jazz pick-up should get the alarm bells ringing. [/quote] lol I had not spotted that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBus Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 There's also something about the shape of the head that doesn't ring true to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismuzz Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 [quote name='BassBus' timestamp='1349554134' post='1827773'] There's also something about the shape of the head that doesn't ring true to me. [/quote] See what you mean! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Vincent Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 In fairness,it does say fender precision STYLE bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toasting Posted October 6, 2012 Author Share Posted October 6, 2012 Thanks guys, I knew it was somewhat dubious. I found this other bass on ebay too but I'm such a GAS newbie I think I'll stick to buying through this site. [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fender-Standard-Precision-Bass-USA-American-sunburst-P-Bass-/150913799271?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item232329d467#ht_500wt_1288"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fender-Standard-Precision-Bass-USA-American-sunburst-P-Bass-/150913799271?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item232329d467#ht_500wt_1288[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBus Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 [quote name='Spike Vincent' timestamp='1349554353' post='1827778'] In fairness,it does say fender precision STYLE bass. [/quote] Yeh, I'd agree. I don't think he's trying to fleece anyone. Been quite upfront about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerstodge Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 [quote name='Toasting' timestamp='1349554392' post='1827779'] Thanks guys, I knew it was somewhat dubious. I found this other bass on ebay too but I'm such a GAS newbie I think I'll stick to buying through this site. [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fender-Standard-Precision-Bass-USA-American-sunburst-P-Bass-/150913799271?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item232329d467#ht_500wt_1288"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fender-Standard-Precision-Bass-USA-American-sunburst-P-Bass-/150913799271?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item232329d467#ht_500wt_1288[/url] [/quote]that'll do ya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 [quote name='BassBus' timestamp='1349554134' post='1827773'] There's also something about the shape of the head that doesn't ring true to me. [/quote] Yep. Plus, with the ease of which the internet can be used, how can someone consider putting up a musical instrument for sale without getting a rough idea of its worth. Unless they know it`s a wrong-un, that is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Vincent Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 Going by the shape of the headstock I reckon that's an Encore and probably worth about 50p. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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