Is it a real Fullerton bass or not

[AlanSanJoseBass]

Hi,

I just bought a "Fullerton" bass online, sight unseen. I only paid $46 for it, so I don't think I got ripped off. Anyway, I noticed the headstock logo on my bass is different than the one on current Fullerton basses. The logo on my bass is more squared off than the currently used one. I've attached pictures of both logos. So, in your opinion, did I get ripped off or is it a real Fullerton bass? Thanks for your help and any other information you can provide.

 

[TN WOODMAN]

I see a bass. I see a Fullerton decal. I’d say it’s a Fullerton bass.

Is it a Fender bass built in Fullerton ? I’d say it definitely is not a Fender bass built in Fullerton.

I was unaware of a company called Fullerton.

 

[Reedt2000]

You paid $46... there's no way you got ripped off, no matter what the decal says or how it looks.

Nobody would fake a fullerton bass, and chances are whoever owns the name has used multiple decals over time. No need to worry, you bought a sub-$50 bass. If it functions, that's a win.

 

[ebo]

That was probably fair market value. They’re inexpensive to begin with. I recently got a used Squier P for $100. Is it worth twice what you paid? Yes. We both got what we paid for. It is shocking what can be had for >$300 nowadays.

 

[AlanSanJoseBass]

I've been real lucky buying cheap basses for friends that want to play. This makes the fourth one that I have bought since June of last year.
The first one was $20 and only had a broken nut. A couple of drops of superglue and it still works great. The second was $40 and required a little soldering to fix a broken wire. That took about five minutes to fix. The third one is a Dean Edge for $50 that was missing access panel and truss rod covers. So I made some out of an old black pick guard. I'm hoping the Fullerton bass needs very little work if any.

 

[mongo2]

I vaguely remember that decal.

 

[The_Meatwagon]

Nice troll thread.

 

[Smooth_bass88]

Nice troll thread.

Why U say that though

Basses

 

[Reedt2000]

Why U say that though

Basses

Cause the word Fullerton means something quite different to most bassists...

 

[Smooth_bass88]

Cause the word Fullerton means something quite different to most bassists...

Fullerton Guitars

 

[Reedt2000]

Fender’s reputation as the stalwart American musical instrument brand has gone largely unchallenged, though it certainly had its share of uncertainties. While the company has evolved significantly since its founding – with the change in ownership being the most recent – it has managed to stay true to founder Leo Fender’s original vision: inspiring artists around the world and giving new players the tools they need to start their musical legacy.

Here’s a brief retrospective on Fender’s history, achievements and developments over the years:

The company that would become the Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) started off as a humble radio shop in Fullerton, California. Leo (born Clarence Leonidas) Fender started Fender’s Radio Service in 1938 and offered repair services for radios, phonographs, home audio amplifiers, PA systems and musical instrument amplifiers. As a qualified electronics technician, Leo also started building amplifiers of his own design...

Fender’s ownership history at a glance

So, "is it a real Fullerton" implies asking to identify if a Fender instrument was made in the Fullerton, CA factory. Not that the OP necessarily knows this or intended to bait and switch with the thread title. The Fullerton, CA history with Fender is for sure why another company picked Fullerton for their brand name. And, surprise, surprise, they make Fender clones...

 

[Nekomata]

Fullerton Guitars

Going by the prices on that website, I'd say that it is not worth faking those particular Fullertons...

 

[Smooth_bass88]

Fender’s reputation as the stalwart American musical instrument brand has gone largely unchallenged, though it certainly had its share of uncertainties. While the company has evolved significantly since its founding – with the change in ownership being the most recent – it has managed to stay true to founder Leo Fender’s original vision: inspiring artists around the world and giving new players the tools they need to start their musical legacy.

Here’s a brief retrospective on Fender’s history, achievements and developments over the years:

The company that would become the Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) started off as a humble radio shop in Fullerton, California. Leo (born Clarence Leonidas) Fender started Fender’s Radio Service in 1938 and offered repair services for radios, phonographs, home audio amplifiers, PA systems and musical instrument amplifiers. As a qualified electronics technician, Leo also started building amplifiers of his own design...

Fender’s ownership history at a glance

So, "is it a real Fullerton" implies asking to identify if a Fender instrument was made in the Fullerton, CA factory. Not that the OP necessarily knows this or intended to bait and switch with the thread title. The Fullerton, CA history with Fender is for sure why another company picked Fullerton for their brand name. And, surprise, surprise, they make Fender clones...

Yeah I know all about Fender’s history (been playing them for decades), but the OP is legitimately asking about hus bass, which happens to called a Fullerton, not to be confused with the name of the city.

 

[The_Meatwagon]

You guys serious?

 

[Mastermold]

You guys serious?

He might be Serious. But don't call him Shirley.

 

[AlanSanJoseBass]

I did email the Fullerton guitar company regarding my question and they did respond. They asked me to send them pictures which I did. I'll let you know what they say when I hear back from them.

 

[MynameisMe]

It looks kinda pointy and not like the P bass on their site. However who knows?
For that small amount of jack you might have a player!

 

[Grinderman]

I've been to Fullerton, CA for about 4 minutes. I was passing through on a train.

(that's all I've got)

 

[Mastermold]

I've been to Fullerton, CA for about 4 minutes. I was passing through on a train.

(that's all I've got)

I went to college in Fullerton. You didn’t miss much.

 

[Grinderman]

I went to college in Fullerton. You didn’t miss much.

It looked like sort of a quaint small town from the Metrolink station at night.