Fender logos on Squier basses...

[Maxdusty]

okay... just to put it out there. Fender sells Fender necks with the logo stickers already imprinted on it. So they don't seem bothered by all this, what's to stop someone from replacing the neck on their Squier bass with a Fender neck? What does the bass then become?
There's no clear answer to all this which is the reason why this thread goes on forever, I don't like stickers, I wouldn't do it myself but everyone has and is entitled to a difference in opinion.
I agree that fraud and selling the bass to some unwary bassist for more money than the bass is worth is an issue. No-one wants to be ripped off. So best I can say is caveat emptor. Buy from a reliable source, do your homework and look for signs of authenticity. If you get to try the bass and absolutely love the feel and sound of it, then who cares what label's on it as long as the price is what you're willing to pay for it.

 

[antonspon]

ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ....mk...um, what? Is this thread STILL going? OK, yes, it's a great sticker. No, I don't like the practice, for various reasons, but mainly because it's silly. And no, Fender clearly doesn't seem to care as long as its bottom line is not affected, so who cares?

 

[JACink]

If you want a Fender, buy a Fender. If you can only afford a Squier, buy a Squier. Changing the name on any instrument is a lie. I compare it to wearing a hair piece. Be proud and play the sh※t out of it. It's not what you play, but how you play. My personal opinion is that the only time you should move up in quality is when your playing deserves it.

I think that this (highlighted), although a valid opinion, would cause a major drop in sales for some rather expensive companies!!

I know that I, for one, would be playing a broom handle and a rubber band!

 

[BobaFret]

I think that this (highlighted), although a valid opinion, would cause a major drop in sales for some rather expensive companies!!

I know that I, for one, would be playing a broom handle and a rubber band!

I would just wonder 'who' is 'approving' of when you are ready to step up in quality. Plus, if you have the money, why not learn on something nice.

 

[peledog]

The Road Worn series - official approval of deceit. You can't have it both ways. So, if you say 'it's just fashion' - you are buying into the deceit (some, literally).

But, no - the decal is worse? In other words, if the manufacturer does it, it's ok - but an individual - heresy!

Remember, the bottom line here is deceit. Amirite?

 

[Munjibunga]

If you want a Fender, buy a Fender. If you can only afford a Squier, buy a Squier. Changing the name on any instrument is a lie. I compare it to wearing a hair piece. Be proud and play the sh※t out of it. It's not what you play, but how you play. My personal opinion is that the only time you should move up in quality is when your playing deserves it.

If I followed that lemma, I'd have only one bass - probably a Squier.

 

[Lee H]

who is supposed to be impressed by the logo?

Do most audience members have any clue about cost or quality of basses?

 

[David Jayne]

, what's to stop someone from replacing the neck on their Squier bass with a Fender neck? What does the bass then become?
.

It becomes a 'Squiender.'

 

[12stringbassist]

I have a few Fenders and a few Squiers.
I bought them because I liked them then and play them all because I like them now.
Changing the decal on any of them just seems pointless to me. They are what they are and that's that.

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Trying to pass a bass off as something else isn't honest (whether it's for sale or not),
If someone is worried about going onstage and being seen with a Squier, then they shouldn't bother.

 

[JACink]

Instead of the logo´s, maybe someone should come up with a "Headsock", a fashionable piece of clothing for the headstock.


Ad (in a sleazy shopping channel voice):
"Are you tired of the always the same boring headstock designs?...
Does your band make fun of your brand?...
Is your logo a nogo?...

Well we have the solution for you!...

Using the latest in musical technology, and available in 10 tone enhancing colors, we present to you...

The Headsock!

Never again will your instrument be the cause of embarassing moments! Finally your skills will be the centre of attention, and not the logo on your headstock! At last you will be able to get those great studio gigs, where looks are more important than sound!

The Headsock!

The greatest advance in musical technology in 50 years, the best thing since Leo invented the Cello.

The Headsock!

Only $99.99, for a limited time only.

The Headsock!

Available at all major Headsock retailers. Get yours now!"

 

[MarkoYYZ]

I guess we can now add "hey look at this photo of my bass collection" to the list of responses that add nothing to the discussion.

 

[Batmensch]

Wow, you guys might consider spending some of this 'I can change my logo if I want to feel good about myself, I'll never sell it' energy on an actual, real problem.

OP - Your idea is great, run with it.

Fixed.

 

[braud357]

Instead of the logo´s, maybe someone should come up with a "Headsock", a fashionable piece of clothing for the headstock.


Ad (in a sleazy shopping channel voice):
"Are you tired of the always the same boring headstock designs?...
Does your band make fun of your brand?...
Is your logo a nogo?...

Well we have the solution for you!...

Using the latest in musical technology, and available in 10 tone enhancing colors, we present to you...

The Headsock!

Never again will your instrument be the cause of embarassing moments! Finally your skills will be the centre of attention, and not the logo on your headstock! At last you will be able to get those great studio gigs, where looks are more important than sound!

The Headsock!

The greatest advance in musical technology in 50 years, the best thing since Leo invented the Cello.

The Headsock!

Only $99.99, for a limited time only.

The Headsock!

Available at all major Headsock retailers. Get yours now!"

"Mfg. by Trojan ---- We keep you SAFE !!!" Note - one size fits ALL !

PS: Brilliant post !

 

[Kukulkan61]

LMMFAO!!!!! Where's the pics??:thumbup:

 

[rocksmoot]

Fixed.

Oh! I see what you did there! You took my statement and modified it to make it seem like I was advocating your position!

 

[Fat Steve]

I guess we can now add "hey look at this photo of my bass collection" to the list of responses that add nothing to the discussion.

There's a few people that have over 20 posts in this thread alone to say "I wouldn't put a Squier sticker on my Fender, and so nobody should". Seems like most could've done that in one post, but no.

 

[tastybasslines]

Instead of the logo´s, maybe someone should come up with a "Headsock", a fashionable piece of clothing for the headstock.


Ad (in a sleazy shopping channel voice):
"Are you tired of the always the same boring headstock designs?...
Does your band make fun of your brand?...
Is your logo a nogo?...

Well we have the solution for you!...

Using the latest in musical technology, and available in 10 tone enhancing colors, we present to you...

The Headsock!

Never again will your instrument be the cause of embarassing moments! Finally your skills will be the centre of attention, and not the logo on your headstock! At last you will be able to get those great studio gigs, where looks are more important than sound!

The Headsock!

The greatest advance in musical technology in 50 years, the best thing since Leo invented the Cello.

The Headsock!

Only $99.99, for a limited time only.

The Headsock!

Available at all major Headsock retailers. Get yours now!"

Now that was funny. Well done.

 

[bigmoosepi]

what's to stop someone from replacing the neck on their Squier bass with a Fender neck? What does the bass then become?

It doesn't become anything.

Its exactly what you said it is. A squier with a fender neck.

 

[number six]

It's awful.

 

[lfmn16]

No, but it appears that you do.

Do you have problems with reading comprehension?