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92' P - Bass MIM: Fake or Real???

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by Balthaguirre, Jan 22, 2020.


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Fake or Real?

Poll closed Jan 29, 2020.

  1. Real Deal

    39 vote(s)
    88.6%

  2. Fake

    5 vote(s)
    11.4%
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  1. Jan 22, 2020 #1
    Balthaguirre

    Balthaguirre

    Jan 22, 2020
    Hello, im being offered this MIM P-Bass, I checked the serial and it seems to fit the description (Mexico 92-93') however the last 6 numbers are separated from the MN2 and the "made in mexico" is slightly tilted. The price seems reasonable ($275) So I wonder if you guys can help me determine if this is a fake or the real deal.


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  5. Jan 22, 2020 #2
    FranF

    FranF Supporting Member

    Jul 25, 2004
    Northeastern PA
    Definitely real.
     
  9. Jan 22, 2020 #3
    Jeff Scott

    Jeff Scott Rickenbacker guru..........

    Apr 11, 2006
    Out there!
    Too large to be a real one.....................
     
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  13. Jan 22, 2020 #4
    Balthaguirre

    Balthaguirre

    Jan 22, 2020
    What's too large?
     
  18. Jan 22, 2020 #5
    msb

    msb

    Jul 3, 2002
    Halifax,N,S. Canada
    God help us if they're forging MIMPbasses .
     
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  22. Jan 22, 2020 #6
    FunkHead

    FunkHead Supporting Member

    Mar 10, 2007
    When in doubt, Pass on the bass. Go with your gut. But if you do get it then inspect the neck Heel and neck pocket. Those pictures would likely show if it's real or fake.
     
    Last edited: Jan 22, 2020
  26. Jan 22, 2020 #7
    AboutSweetSue

    AboutSweetSue Guest

    Sep 29, 2018
    Who fakes a MIM?
     
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  30. Jan 22, 2020 #8
    Maxdusty

    Maxdusty

    Mar 9, 2012
    Michigan USA
    Pretty sure it's real. Had an early 90s Strat where the serial number looked a little wonky just like yours. The person putting on the serial number was just a little inaccurate and sloppy in placing the serial number, usually you see these on the early ones. Quality of these early MIM were pretty inconsistent so even though it may be the real thing, check and make sure there aren't any other issues with it.
     
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  34. Jan 22, 2020 #9
    FranF

    FranF Supporting Member

    Jul 25, 2004
    Northeastern PA
    It's real.
     
  38. Jan 22, 2020 #10
    MynameisMe

    MynameisMe What will you be remembered for?

    Dec 31, 2018
    J'ville Florida
    Looks real to me!
     
  42. Jan 22, 2020 #11
    Five String

    Five String

    Aug 14, 2010
    People's Republic of Mass.
    This.
     
  47. Jan 22, 2020 #12
    Chrisk-K

    Chrisk-K

    Jan 20, 2010
    Scottsdale, AZ
    Only a moron would fake a MIM Fender.
     
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  51. Jan 22, 2020 #13
    Kmonk

    Kmonk

    Oct 18, 2012
    South Shore, Massachusetts
    Endorsing Artist: Fender, Spector, Ampeg, Curt Mangan, Nordstrand Pickups, Korg , Conquest Sound
    Given the fact that used MIM Fenders can be purchased for $300 to $500, it would cost as much to fake one as it would for a real one. Nobody in their right mind would do that.
     
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  55. Jan 22, 2020 #14
    klejst

    klejst

    Oct 5, 2010
    Looks real to me. Of course you never know however I'd never seen anyone fake a MIM before.
     
  59. Jan 22, 2020 #15
    friedlbug

    friedlbug Supporting Member

    May 15, 2009
    Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
    No one fakes a MIM Fender from scratch, but there are a ton of partscasters with Squire components and re-decalled Squires our there. It’s a valid question.
     
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  63. Jan 22, 2020 #16
    NoSlapForYou

    NoSlapForYou

    Jan 9, 2019
    Durham, NC
    It's like counterfeiting $5 bills. I'm sure it happens, but the payoff doesn't seem worth the crime.
     
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  67. Jan 22, 2020 #17
    ArtechnikA

    ArtechnikA I endorsed a check once... Gold Supporting Member

    Feb 24, 2013
    SEPA
    92' per the description...
    [ ;) ]
     
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  71. Jan 23, 2020 #18
    LowRick

    LowRick

    Mar 24, 2019
    Garrelsweer
    2 questions:

    - Where's the carrot option?

    - How does it play/Sound?
     
  76. Jan 23, 2020 #19
    sub-commandante

    sub-commandante

    Feb 12, 2016
    Juan little QC error and you think it's a fake...no amigo :roflmao:, it's no fake.
     
  80. Jan 23, 2020 #20
    fhm555

    fhm555 So FOS my eyes are brown Supporting Member

    Feb 16, 2011
    wouldn’t that pretty much apply to faking any bass? I get that an MIM is considered too inferior to be faked, but if you were handy and had access to fake water slides and could take a $50 bass with a $5.00 waterslide and a spray can of poly and turn it into a $300~$500 bass why would you not do so if you were of a mind to con some hapless optimist. Not to mention the number of people assuming there is no point in doing it so their scam radar is not even on line when looking at an MIM.
     
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