HELP , is this Rickenbacker Real or Fake....

[Eudimer RIncon]

Hi guys, im always wanted an rickenbacker but they are so expensive so i decline to buy one at least for now, but recently i found a nice ofert...some guy is selling me this bass for 600$, but i dont know if is a fake caouse im not so expert on rickenbacker basses.... anyone can help me???

 

[ajkula66]

Welcome to the forum.

F A K E

 

[blacktocomm]

Fake.

 

[gip111]

3 fakes

 

[5StringBlues]

Inlays don't look right.



Either fake or hot.

 

[buldog5151bass]

Not even close.

 

[StereoPlayer]

Fake 4

welcome to TalkBass. Sorry for ya.
Binding wrong
Inlays wrong
Bridge wrong
Bridge Pu’s cover wrong

more

 

[Warpeg]

As others said, it is 100% a fake. You can pick up the knockoffs new from Chinese websites for less than $600.

 

[buldog5151bass]

I think this is the bass he is selling.

https://m.aliexpress.com/item/40003...7e2247700ebe5a589249e358b1a611e9561679&gclid=

 

[Eudimer RIncon]

Thank you so much guys.... really

 

[GodsLove66]

100% Chickenbacker AKA FAKE!!!

 

[smurfco]

It's faker than the fakiest fake who ever faked.

 

[Indiana Mike]

Fake
Look at where the bridge ends and the break in the binding. This one is real. It’s mine , all mine

 

[JRT64]

I've owned several Rics and those pics the OP posted are of an absolute fake.

 

[metalbass777]

100% real.

 

[Smooth_bass88]

apparently this is also fake

 

[Obese Chess]

Normally I would try to detail what's wrong about it in order to spot the ways in which it's fake, but - everything is just slightly off. Everything is just not quite the right size, shape, or material.

 

[WillyW]

You can always tell by the sticker

 

[Spidey2112]

Fake 4

welcome to TalkBass. Sorry for ya.
Binding wrong
Inlays wrong
Bridge wrong
Bridge Pu’s cover wrong

more

Don't forget the case. This is the case of 'The Open And Shut Case, Faux Sure'.

 

[jd56hawk]

Hi guys, im always wanted an rickenbacker but they are so expensive so i decline to buy one at least for now, but recently i found a nice ofert...some guy is selling me this bass for 600$, but i dont know if is a fake caouse im not so expert on rickenbacker basses.... anyone can help me???

The price alone seems to indicate it's every bit as real as one of those Rics from DHGate or AliExpress.
One good thing about it?
The seller is just "some guy" and not a friend.