olpmh1 Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 I take it this bass isn't really a US bass although the seller is kind of implying it is? The serial seems wrong for a start? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor J Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 (edited) No, it's not. You are correct. Those tuners are usually found on cheap budget instruments. The truss rod access route seems to have a black plastic collar, again, something you don't find on US Fenders, ever, and the sunburst looks quite rubbish. Two extra screws on the cheap bridge are another couple pf alarms. Fender now offer the facility to check serial numbers on their site. It'll tell you exactly the model and colour of the instrument associated with the serial. Walk away and don't look back. Edited March 7, 2022 by Doctor J 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 I’m not sure if they made a US model of the 70s jazz in 2019 , did they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downunderwonder Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 Hinky. It might say Fender on it, but I doubt that is even a Squier. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 10000% not a fender of any ilk… bah. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 I just checked the number, came up as unrecognised Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambient Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 I always think how amazing it is when people are so knowledgable about things like this. The only thing that struck me was the poor quality sunburst. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassfinger Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 The off centre block markers and poorly aligned headstock decal set off my alarm bells. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom in Dorset Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 A least all the machine heads were turned to the same point for the photos. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigguy2017 Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 12 hours ago, Downunderwonder said: Hinky. It might say Fender on it, but I doubt that is even a Squier. And the blurry font for the serial number - genuine US Fender's serials are crisp and clean... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambient Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 To be honest - he says grabbing his coat and making for the door - the misaligned headstock decal, poor spray job, and wonky fretboard markers, surely make it a genuine Fender? 😆 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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