Is this a fake fender

[Petetheiii]

I came here for advice. I'm a guitar player, but I think I found a sweet deal... the issue is I've never seen a fender with a decal that looks like this, so I haven't bought it yet.

 

[jmverdugo]

Not an expert but yes, it doesn't look like the real thing

 

[40Hz]

Danger Will Robinson!

The decal is definitely bogus. Which means the bass very likely is not a Fender.

Fender also never did a string tree like that on anything. So now the fake probability index goes up to 100%. I'd seriously doubt it's even a Squier at this point.

 

[Petetheiii]

Thanks Jm, I'm gonna wait to see what else people have to say. It seems a bit questionable. I found it on wallapop. I bought a guitar off there before with no issues, but this just looks strange. I'm not a bass player, so there's a lot I don't know though.

 

[DigitalMan]

Definitely fake. Try the classified section here. Some of the best stuff at friends and family prices. All the postings here survive the scrutiny of a well-meaning and active group of players.

 

[Petetheiii]

Thanks guys, I appreciate it. Like I said, I'm not a bass player, but you all seem so helpful, I might stick around haha. You guys are seriously great thanks 40hz and digital as well. The help comes in here faster than I can reply to thank you all haha.

 

[40Hz]

If you're on a budget, consider a Squier. Either a Classic Vibe or Signature model if you want their top of the line. They pack all that Fender goodness for a fraction of the cost. Which they should considering they're owned by Fender. New they go for less than $400. Used you can find them for a bit over half that in excellent condition. They may not get you any bragging rights (if you're into that sort of thing) but they play and sound as good as their American and Mexican cousins more often than not.

Oh yes, and welcome to TalkBass! We cater to all types of musician here. Even bass players if you can believe it! (Bass players? What's this poor world coming to?)

 

[gary m]

Um...no. Not at all. Would like to see other images of the instrument if you have them, to see if anyone can identify what it actually is.

 

[FranF]

Firewood.... ;-)

 

[mbelue]

Wow another fake Fender with a fake decal.

So there's no harm in a "replica" decal?

 

[JIO]

I think that the biggest Fender hs decal I've ever seen. Stunning.

 

[JIO]

Wow another fake Fender with a fake decal.

So there's no harm in a "replica" decal?

Not relevant. sorry. Anyone confusing that with an authentic decal deserves to be hosed.

 

[Nev375]

Somebody really worried that the gear snobs in the back
of the club might think they are playing a budget instrument?

It's a FENDER! See? See? it says FENDER right here!

 

[TinIndian]

Only a headstock pic buyt absolutely nothing looks right on that thing. Most notably the headstock decal.

Agree with the above poster, if your on a budget find a VM Squier. A little more cash, $300 range, should net you a Mexi Fender. The ones from the last ten years or so have been great.

 

[StyleOverShow]

Guitar player with some smarts....asks questions about Huge fender logo.

We bassers joke about guitarist a lot.

To decals on fakes, see most people with smarts can spot a phony.

 

[danomite64]

FAKE.

 

[hsech]

There was room on the headstock to make that decal bigger.

 

[beaglesandbass]

Looks like a terrible nut job as well.

It's a fake, and a bad one.

 

[bholder]

Maximum Bogosity. Redlined the bogo-meter. That bass needs a bogostomy!

 

[40Hz]

Not relevant. sorry. Anyone confusing that with an authentic decal deserves to be hosed.

Disagree. Nobody deserves to be hosed that way. There's no justification for that kind of dishonesty. Ever.

Sliding a fake decal on for your own amusement is one thing. Doing it in hopes of scamming someone else is a jive move.