Hi all, this guy is selling his Fender P-bass supposedly a 1973 model. How can I tell if it’s indeed a genuine one. I also attached a couple of pictures for reference. Thanks in advance.
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Genuine Fender P-Bass
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Hard to say without having it in hand and taking it apart, but, it looks like a 73ish P that has had just about everything replaced but the neck plate and the string tree. The knobs may be original. I’d bet that’s a replacement pickup. Looks like a badass bridge under that not fender ashtray. If that is a genuine fender body - can’t tell without removing the pick guard- it’s been refin’d and routed for an interestingly askance J pickup.
Short answer: yeah probably, but very far from original.
Short answer: yeah probably, but very far from original.
Looks like a stripped body from the pics. Would have to have better pics to know for sure. The lines on the neck are for position clues I’m guessing?
Over all, it *looks* legit. Odd JB pickup placement but, that was a thing in the 70’s era of Fender owners.
As long as the seller isn’t expecting a clean all-original 70’s price for it. As for actual value, I have no idea.
Over all, it *looks* legit. Odd JB pickup placement but, that was a thing in the 70’s era of Fender owners.
As long as the seller isn’t expecting a clean all-original 70’s price for it. As for actual value, I have no idea.
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Bro, I thought this was a joke. Offer him 50 bucks
Arrange to meet up so you can try it out and simply slap him and walk away.
It's been through the ringer for sure. $500? Very little worth left in what may/may not be a decent bass.
Possibly real, but I'm leaning towards knock off. There are many, many fake Fenders out there. I would not buy a used Fender from any source that doesn't offer no-cost returns. Even then, I'd be leery.
you said it's a '72, but with all those Mods what's the point? way to many Red Flags. the second he Moded that Axe it was no longer a "72 bass, you are paying for his Mods and NOT what you wanted to Mod i would buy/invest in a new Squire CV P Bass that you can mod to your desire. Good Luck
Agree what others sayed. What you buy is a neck and neckplate. And what on earth are the stripes on the neck. Hopefully it can be removed without dammage.
What the heck are these stripes? Are they meant to be markers? And if so, why? Who looks at the back of the neck while they're playing? The whole thing is sketchy. Don't walk, run.
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