rohan Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=200174315533&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=010"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...N:IT&ih=010[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grosa Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 nice work,i like em in balck n' white. case too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rohan Posted November 23, 2007 Author Share Posted November 23, 2007 I was a bit worried... as the descriptions a bit brief. Got it for pretty cheap though so, can't complain. Will post some good pics when it arrives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppet Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 I'd be interested to know whether the parts actually check out to be Fender and how it plays. A precision neck with block markers is highly unusual Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 [quote name='Muppet' post='93214' date='Nov 23 2007, 10:31 AM']I'd be interested to know whether the parts actually check out to be Fender and how it plays. A precision neck with block markers is highly unusual[/quote] Particularly when he says this: [quote]ideal for the fast playing bass player,the bass is just like the vintage jazz Geddy lee plays with rush[/quote] You could make 3 Geddy Jazzes form a Precision neck. Not too sure about the "imported it from China" bit either - hope it's on the level, could be a lot of dosh for a pretty fake. Jon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetera Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 I was watching this, but decided not to take the risk. Good luck to you & hope it all works out OK! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 [quote name='Muppet' post='93214' date='Nov 23 2007, 10:31 AM']I'd be interested to know whether the parts actually check out to be Fender and how it plays. A precision neck with block markers is highly unusual[/quote] Indeed, unusual in ther extreme...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneKing Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 It could be a bargain and I really hope it is. Id wait until it arrives before celebrating though. Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 I can see were it says 'Fender' on the headstock, but should it not also say 'Jazz Bass'? I think I'd want to check with the seller that it definitely is a Fender before paying for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 It says Fender in the description quite a lot, so if it ain't report him up real good and see if paypal will refund you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 I feel duty-bound to give you my opinion: Get out of the deal if you still can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamster Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 +1 on the above - it's fishier than a very fishy thing. Hamster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 [quote name='rohan' post='93130' date='Nov 23 2007, 02:19 AM'][url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=200174315533&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=010"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...N:IT&ih=010[/url][/quote] Hummmmmmmmmm I think I'd want some close up pics of the headstock before paying, if you can .... The words "China" and "jazz bass" mostly mean replica these days .. nowt wrong with that, I have a fine SX Jazz Bass from China myself, but you can get them for a lot less than that ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 [quote name='wateroftyne' post='93290' date='Nov 23 2007, 12:58 PM']I feel duty-bound to give you my opinion: Get out of the deal if you still can.[/quote] +200 on that. IIt's fishier than a bucket of cod Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colda Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 [quote name='Beedster' post='93326' date='Nov 23 2007, 02:04 PM']+200 on that. IIt's fishier than a bucket of cod Chris[/quote] +273 - 'tis even more fishy than a kipper's c*nt ....hmmm, did I just cross the line into bad taste with that one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 (edited) [quote name='colda' post='93328' date='Nov 23 2007, 02:07 PM']+273 - 'tis even more fishy than a kipper's c*nt ....hmmm, did I just cross the line into bad taste with that one? [/quote] Yup and anyway they have ovipositors Edited November 23, 2007 by OldGit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean-Luc Pickguard Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 I'm afraid I am certain its not going to be a fender or of fender quality. I'd be inclined to agree with WOT - you should get out of the deal before its too late. If something looks too good to be true it probably is. The knobs aren't the type used on fenders. Fenders aren't made in China, but the fact that the seller says he bought two suggests that it came off a production line there. There's too many question marks: the block markers/Precision neck thing, the Geddy/Precision thing, the dodgy (even from a distance) logo, the fibre case, what end and type is the truss rod adjuster? - I can't really tell from the crappy pics, but I don't see a half-moon cut out from the pickguard end and I don't see either a bullet or darker surround at the headstock end which could suggest squier-type construction. Its probably worth no more than about £100-£150ish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colda Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 [quote name='OldGit' post='93331' date='Nov 23 2007, 02:12 PM']Yup and anyway they have ovipositors[/quote] The Ovipostors - now there's a band name with meaning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eubassix Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 I'd be inclined agree with 'Foxen' and WOT, depending upon how far you've progressed: whilst I was based in Tianjin, I bought a 'Precision' bass from one of the better music shops there. It didn't have a Fender logo (...that's easy to add of course) .. but the build quality and playability was excellent; the thing is, it was the only one (of about eight) that was playable (although the shop owner kept telling me that they were 'all the same' .. well, to look at, from a distance they were!...). BQ is the major problem there - as I think it was initally in Japan, and later Korea. So, if it's a good example then it'll play fine. But - and I have no idea how they can do it, other than the generally LOW cost of living there - these were very cheap.. and I'm taking about <£50 !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayfan Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 That looks like a Flender Clopy, I'm afraid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STU-SBL Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 It does look a little suspicious. I'm guessing they've gone out of their way to take pretty shoddy looking photo's in an attempt to disguise the origin's of the bass. Usually you'd expect a nice shot of the headstock including the 'Fender' logo. Here you have bad shots across the body, long shots and the back of the bass. If you can get out! Take a look around the for sale forums here. Stu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3V17C Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 yeah have to agree with the general concensus here - it looks a tad shady - the neck, the logo, the inlays, the knobs - doesn't smell right to me! of course there are alot of sellers out there who aren't too clued up, so description of 'precision neck' for instance could just be a mistake, knobs etc can of course be easily changed, so theres really no telling. if it were me, before doing anything else i'd want to see some high res pics of the various bits for more details. peace c Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-T-P Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 I'm with the nay-sayers on this one. Get out of the deal somehow if you still can because I'd put good money on it that it is not a Fender jazz bass. There's no binding on the neck at all and, unless there's a custom shop job I'm not aware of, the block inlays are always accompanied by white or black binding around the edge of the fingerboard. The control knobs are not typical Fender ones and I don't think Fender have or ever had a "Made in China" line, at least not with a Fender logo on them (some of the Squiers were made there I think). May just be a trick of the light, but the distance between the 17th and 18th frets looks wider than the one between the 16th and 17th frets. I'd make an excuse, apologise profusely and maybe offer to cover the eBay fees, but I wouldn't send £260 for it. You could get a genuine Fender, Mexican at least maybe even MIJ, second hand for that kinda money, either from someone here or even on eBay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 [quote name='colda' post='93334' date='Nov 23 2007, 02:19 PM']The Ovipostors - now there's a band name with meaning [/quote] Egg-zactly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 [quote name='P-T-P' post='93393' date='Nov 23 2007, 04:18 PM']I'd make an excuse, apologise profusely and maybe offer to cover the eBay fees[/quote] I disagree. If the guy's pulling a fast one don't pay him a penny. I would simply state that since winning the auction you have been advised by several people that the bass in question is unlikely to be a Fender. On the basis that he has advertised it as 'Fender' - not a 'Fender style' or similar - in more than one location on the listing, request the serial number to verify whether it is or is not what he says. When he can't give you one, simply tell him you are not interested and point out that his listing breaches ebay rules (and the law). If he gets stroppy, report him to ebay for fraud. Likely he'll just relist it. I don't think he's a scammer, just a chancer who's bought some cheap basses and want to make a few quid - he won't risk negative feedback. Good luck, and next time, show us what you plan to buy BEOFRE you buy it Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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