DubDelay Posted October 1, 2021 Share Posted October 1, 2021 Saw this add and was wondering what the experts on here have to say about this bass: https://www.adverts.ie/17699718 Happy Friday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyJohnson Posted October 1, 2021 Share Posted October 1, 2021 A bit, umm, vague. The only things that allude to being Fender are the pickups, which would probably be difficult to verify unless you could identify them from the photo or get them out. All said and done, it's about as genuine as all those Limelight, Bravewood and Squire basses carrying Fender decals. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAgent Posted October 1, 2021 Share Posted October 1, 2021 It's strange indeed. Definitely not a Fender. The bridge is a BadAss which is fine, the pickups don't look like Fender pickups with their rounded edges. The neck says Squier to me, the tuners are a mystery to me. It might be a good bass (it looks like it could be quite decent) but parts basses are notoriously hard to sell. Wouldn't go for it, except if it's the exact bass you'd want for a price you can afford. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor J Posted October 1, 2021 Share Posted October 1, 2021 Ahh, the eternal optimism of the parts-bass seller, who will never get even close to covering the cost of parts bought separately. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyJohnson Posted October 1, 2021 Share Posted October 1, 2021 11 minutes ago, Doctor J said: Ahh, the eternal optimism of the parts-bass seller, who will never get even close to covering the cost of parts bought separately. At least the machines look like they're on straight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor J Posted October 1, 2021 Share Posted October 1, 2021 Yeah, it looks perfectly well put together. I'd guess the neck is Mighty-Mite, I have one and it looks very similar - looks like quite a flat fretboard and the black plastic sleeve access to the truss-rod is consistent with them, too. Although, to me, it looks like a slightly wider nut, possibly a Precision neck? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DubDelay Posted October 1, 2021 Author Share Posted October 1, 2021 Thanks for the detailed answers. It seems overpriced for sure. I’d probably pay €300 max, being no expert. I’m not too bothered with what’s on the headstock I guess some people might like a cheap ‘Fender’. MIJ jazzes come up for the same price a few times a year on that site so will have to bide my time. Cheers again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor J Posted October 1, 2021 Share Posted October 1, 2021 There was an early 80's Japanese Tokai on there for several months, last year, at the same price. You'll get much better bargains if you're not too pushed on having the big F on the headstock, as they're all that seem to sell regularly on Adverts. Did you see a guy selling the Thompson Stingray for €550? It's mental that it wasn't snapped up immediately before the usual lowballer infestation. Keep an eye on here, too. Not every seller is in the UK. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DubDelay Posted October 1, 2021 Author Share Posted October 1, 2021 Didn’t see the stingray sadly. It’s a funny site. Low-ballers are the norm. The review system is great as with a bit of effort you’re only dealing with sound heads. Makes it all easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted October 1, 2021 Share Posted October 1, 2021 Looks like a decent spec bitsa with a sticker. €300 would be a bit more realistic though. Tuners look like the ones used on Italia basses. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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