Inconsequential controversies in basses today...

[basscapes]

The spacing is the same, it's just the position of the camera that is making it look different. The appearance of the knobs and rear pickup are the giveaways - you can see the sides of both on the Classic '60s but not on the AO. If the Classic (not a Squier, btw) had '70s spacing, there would be a bigger gap between the pickup and pickguard.

I think they both look great, fwiw. I'll have one of each, thanks.

True that. took a closer look at the perspective, and you are right- just the angle is a little different...

 

[MattZilla]

Just a pair of sloppy zoomed screenshots revealing some photo irregularity.

Also, the string retainers are in different spots

 

[Lowbrow]

The burst on the MIM is kind of paint by numbers. Other than that I don't really like either of them.

You are one funny f**k.

 

[InhumanResource]

Curious. I'm thinking, the MiM 60s Classic kinda looks... better of the two?

Discuss...

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I like the top one. Lacquer finish is intriguing. What are we discussing?

 

[BurtMacklinFBI]

I like the look of the MiM a little better, but that has less to do with the finish and more to do with the finger rest or whatever that's for on the American. I don't like those.

 

[Wesley R]

They would both benefit from Tape Wounds.

 

[gln1955]

Consider: 'original' 60s basses didn't come with tinted headstock (the result of aging). So while the color difference is a matter of taste, the AO is closer to original specs in that particular regard.
I wonder how many who really dislike relicing (Road Worn) still dig tinted headstocks.

I prefer the tinted headstock in this case. It has nothing to do with relicing. I just think it sits better with the burst body.

The American has a much nicer finish and nice grain. I know, what you might actually get is gonna be a crapshoot for either.

 

[Ghastly]

"...clownburst..." That's hilarious!

 

[RichardW]

Honestly, aren't all bass controversies inconsequential?

 

[MattZilla]

What are we discussing?

whether or not they're counterfeits, I think? They're both photographed from different angles, so I vote that one is a fake but that the other is genuine.

 

[Bassbeater]

Honestly, aren't all bass controversies inconsequential?

Around here, all controversies are bass consequential.

 

[Ross W. Lovell]

Consider: 'original' 60s basses didn't come with tinted headstock (the result of aging). So while the color difference is a matter of taste, the AO is closer to original specs in that particular regard.
I wonder how many who really dislike relicing (Road Worn) still dig tinted headstocks.

I was under the impression, possibly a mistaken one, that the headstock and neck tend to darken over the years.

My Fenders from the 50-70's no longer have lily white necks, nor has the finish been removed or altered.

My vote for the top one.

 

[InhumanResource]

whether or not they're counterfeits, I think? They're both photographed from different angles, so I vote that one is a fake but that the other is genuine.

Isn't it just screenshots from fender's site?

 

[InhumanResource]

I was under the impression, possibly a mistaken one, that the headstock and neck tend to darken over the years.

My Fenders from the 50-70's no longer have lily white necks, nor has the finish been removed or altered.

My vote for the top one.

Interesting enough, my MIJ fretless jazz from the 90s IS still Lily white but my MIM headstock from the same time period darkened up noticeably.

 

[MattZilla]

Isn't it just screenshots from fender's site?

trust nobody.

 

[Bassbeater]

It's the same shot with different lenses so the perspective angles are different.

 

[Ross W. Lovell]

Interesting enough, my MIJ fretless jazz from the 90s IS still Lily white but my MIM headstock from the same time period darkened up noticeably.

That's odd?

Edit time..........after some consideration Fender had changed their finishes.

I only noticed this on the stuff before 1980.

 

[Stumbo]

I wonder how many who really dislike relicing (Road Worn) still dig tinted headstocks.

Hey, I'm road worn...don't dislike me.

Though I do come by it naturally.

 

[MD Stingray]

The USA one looks better. As one said before; a much better burst pattern.

 

[FugaziBomb]

Clownburstits...

Now those I gotta see!