Should Fender produce "fake" Fenders? It seems that everyone is making Fender inspired instruments these days so why shouldn't Fender get in on that action? I know they would be behind the curve at first since they haven't yet made fake Fenders but I don't think it would take them long to catch up to the professional fake Fender producers. They could call them the Fender Fake Standard Series or something like that. What do you think?
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Fake Fenders poll
- Thread starter Nobody
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Behind the curve? Nah, they already have Squier! (before anyone gets butt sore, I have nothing against Squier, they're pretty good as Fender "fakes" go ... 
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Ummm ... Wot?
How can Fender make a "fake" Fender? If Fender makes it, it can only be a "real" Fender. Shirley, you can't be serious.
How can Fender make a "fake" Fender? If Fender makes it, it can only be a "real" Fender. Shirley, you can't be serious.
"Don't call me Shirley!!!"
I've noticed that many times when people go to the humor section of talkbass they don't realize that they went to the humor section of talkbass.......
I don't have a problem with that. Especially if they use fake serial numbers, too. Instead of it being an 'S' series (seventies) or an 'E' series (eighties) , they could just make I an 'F' (fake) series. Makes sense to me.
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Think of all the moneys Fender would make if they tapped into this market.
I would buy a couple of these fake Fenders (maybe a Fedner?) and add it to my collection of Bernie Ball Muzak Men Basses, as well.
The only downside I can think of is trying to authenticate the authenticity of these fake Fender Fenders.
buldog5151bass
Kibble, milkbones, and P Basses. And redheads.
@Nobody You can't fool me - you'd sell your sister for a sunburst P with tort and Labella flats.
buldog5151bass
Kibble, milkbones, and P Basses. And redheads.
Thank you. I'll be here all week. Try the shrimp, and don't forget to tip your server.
I'd like a starburst p with fauxtort and a pair of Patty LaBelle's flats on it.
I would have no qualms about playing a fake Fender. Especially if I was playing the role of Thom Hamiltan, Bassist in the tribute band , 'Arrow Smythe'.
buldog5151bass
Kibble, milkbones, and P Basses. And redheads.
Mmmm... Shrimp. Of course, if the shrimp isn't very good I'd probably TRIP the server.
