Fake?

[PaulRR]

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

 

[billiam5billion]

Gonna need more and larger pictures than that.

 

[SteveC]

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

 

[DRafalske]

Looks like a MIM Fender Jazz.

What's it supposed to be?

 

[Burlington]

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

 

[PaulRR]

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

 

[fenderhutz]

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]

Control plate's not separate from the pickguard.

 

[Burlington]

Control plate's not separate from the pickguard.

Older Fender MiM basses are like this.

 

[Joe Nerve]

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]

Here is one more, Thanks again for all the responses

 

[DWBass]

Control plate's not separate from the pickguard.

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

 

[fenderhutz]

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

 

[PaulRR]

a fake fender mim jazz bass

 

[billiam5billion]

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]

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]

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

 

[billiam5billion]

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

 

[PaulRR]

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]

Yes, it is absolutely a real bass!

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