Fake?

PaulRR · #1 01-04-2011, 10:17 AM

Hi,

I hope im posting this in the right location, if not I apologise. This ismy first post.

I am considering buying this bass and wanted to see what you guys thought about its authenticity.

Thanks in advance

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billiam5billion · #2 01-04-2011, 10:19 AM

Gonna need more and larger pictures than that.

SteveC · #3 01-04-2011, 10:19 AM

Not enough info. I can tell you it is a 4 string jazz style bass. What are you trying to find out?

DRafalske · #4 01-04-2011, 10:19 AM

Looks like a MIM Fender Jazz.

What's it supposed to be?

Burlington · #5 01-04-2011, 10:19 AM

Looks like one of the older MiM basses to me. Have any headstock pics?

PaulRR · #6 01-04-2011, 10:20 AM

I just posted another. sorry but thats all i was able to get.

fenderhutz · #7 01-04-2011, 10:20 AM

No serial, no headstock shot. These are all going to be guesses. Looks like a "possible" MIM Fender jazz from the 90's with those knobs if it is stock.

billiam5billion · #8 01-04-2011, 10:20 AM

Control plate's not separate from the pickguard.

Burlington · #9 01-04-2011, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by billiam5billion

Control plate's not separate from the pickguard.

Older Fender MiM basses are like this.

Joe Nerve · #10 01-04-2011, 10:22 AM

A fake what? You didn't say what they claim it is, nor how much they want. Plus without better pix nobody is going to be able to really help.

PaulRR · #11 01-04-2011, 10:22 AM

Here is one more, Thanks again for all the responses

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DWBass · #12 01-04-2011, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by billiam5billion

Control plate's not separate from the pickguard.

I bought one like that in the mid 90's.

fenderhutz · #13 01-04-2011, 10:24 AM

What are they claiming it to be? Looks like a Mexican Fender.

PaulRR · #14 01-04-2011, 10:24 AM

a fake fender mim jazz bass

billiam5billion · #15 01-04-2011, 10:26 AM

I knew that Fender did that one-piece PG, I just didn't know when or where. Just pointing out clues. That headstock decal looks like a Mexican.

fenderhutz · #16 01-04-2011, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by PaulRR

a fake fender mim jazz bass

Faking a MIM Fender Jazz is like faking a Ford Escort, they are lower model highly produced items. There isn't any real money in faking it. Even taking an SX and rebranding it with a Fender logo might make you 40-50 bucks. MAYBE.

neilshane · #17 01-04-2011, 10:27 AM

It's not fake. I had one just like it years ago. It's a 1990s Mexican Fender.

billiam5billion · #18 01-04-2011, 10:27 AM

What are 90's MIMs worth? like 250-300? If it's fake, that's a terrible business plan.

PaulRR · #19 01-04-2011, 10:28 AM

I agree with you Fenderhutz, but this is a craigslist thing and there is usually someone on there that will do anything for a buck or two. Thanks for your response.

gjbassist · #20 01-04-2011, 10:28 AM

Yes, it is absolutely a real bass!

If you like it and it's a good deal then get it!