Reggaebass Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 Ive put a few bids in and I’ve had lots of jazzes , and to my knowledge they have all had either US or M serial numbers on the back of the headstock, this one has the 60s logo but nothing on the back , any thoughts 🙂https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fender-Jazz-Bass-Guitar-Used-/313364930017?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49292 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nilebodgers Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 Those machine heads don't look like fender. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted January 1, 2021 Author Share Posted January 1, 2021 (edited) 9 minutes ago, nilebodgers said: Those machine heads don't look like fender. I’m not familiar with squier but, could they be them Edited January 1, 2021 by Reggaebass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted January 1, 2021 Author Share Posted January 1, 2021 I’m thinking it might be a re badged squier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nilebodgers Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 They aren't mexi fender, I just had a look at mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nilebodgers Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Reggaebass said: I’m thinking it might be a re badged squier I found a pic of a squier classic vibe headstock on line and the tuner baseplate shape is the same, so some kind of squier could be a possible. Edited January 1, 2021 by nilebodgers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted January 1, 2021 Author Share Posted January 1, 2021 Just now, nilebodgers said: They aren't mexi fender, I just had a look at mine. So did I 😁, mine don’t have the top corners angled on the plate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nilebodgers Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 The "waist" in the part of the peg below the cloverleaf sits in the wrong place for current squiers though, it is over wood on those and in air on the ebay bass. I think it's a no-name bitsa, not a Fender or Squier at all. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 Is it just me or does the body look a bit slab sided too? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 Why do these questionable (I.e. Fake) fenders always come from house clearances? Not a Fender of any format. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted January 1, 2021 Author Share Posted January 1, 2021 1 minute ago, AndyTravis said: Why do these questionable (I.e. Fake) fenders always come from house clearances? Yeah absolutely Andy 👍, and you’ve confirmed what I thought about it being not being genuine, I thought I would have a stab at it for a few quid as a project just to leave in my summerhouse but not now, btw , I like your avatar pic☝️ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nilebodgers Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 1 hour ago, AndyTravis said: Why do these questionable (I.e. Fake) fenders always come from house clearances? Not a Fender of any format. Because the seller can claim to know nothing about it. It’s a catch-all lie rather than having to invent a convincing story. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prowla Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 3 hours ago, AndyTravis said: Why do these questionable (I.e. Fake) fenders always come from house clearances? Not a Fender of any format. Precisely - that is the seller's disclaimer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prowla Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 Oops - posted the same as the one before me... This is why buying a used "Fender" is a minefield; everyone who puts a "Fender" logo on a non-Fender bass is potentially contributing to it being taken for a real one at some point in its future.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 3 minutes ago, prowla said: Precisely - that is the seller's disclaimer... Yeah, I assumed as much, was more rhetorical...but people fall for it, it’s got bids etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prowla Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 21 minutes ago, AndyTravis said: Yeah, I assumed as much, was more rhetorical...but people fall for it, it’s got bids etc. Yep - there are quite a few bids on it; somebody thinks they're getting their new pride & joy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 The seller will feign ignorance no doubt. It’s got a lot of bids for at best a bitsa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 (edited) It’s now been withdrawn! Or a deal has been struck. Edited January 1, 2021 by ash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prowla Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 Maybe enough people reported it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted January 1, 2021 Author Share Posted January 1, 2021 (edited) It’s been relisted as a copy , https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fender-Jazz-Bass-Guitar-Used-/313366132081?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49292 Edited January 1, 2021 by Reggaebass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjones Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 No photo of truss rod access on the headstock. If it's natural then it's an Affinity Squier, or a cheapo copy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prowla Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 It’s still not fit to sell in that state. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor J Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 If you look at the light shining on the headstock, that's a lumpy spray-can finish, clear as day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 On 01/01/2021 at 17:52, gjones said: No photo of truss rod access on the headstock. If it's natural then it's an Affinity Squier, or a cheapo copy. You can just about make it out in the last photo using the zoom - headstock access. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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