Is this a real Fender?

[stvnleesmth]

I was scrolling through FB Marketplace and came across this bass for a really good deal...BUT I am curious if it is actually a Fender. First red flag is the seller says he "thinks" it is a Fender, and when I asked why he said it was because it was given to him as payment for a job that he did. He installed the EMG GZR pickup.

The relic on the bass was from the factory, but a quick search of the serial number on the back of the head stock does not show me anything. So, I am asking those who are way more knowledgeable...you! Do you think this is legit, and/or are there other things I should be asking about to see before I schedule meeting in person to verify?

 

[stvnleesmth]

Here are a few more photos.

 

[Gosho]

My opinion is that there's a pretty ridiculously aged body here. I don't think this is a Fender body, I think the whole guitar is fake.

 

[Ricky Rioli]

Just looked up that serial number ... a green Jazz with a maple board

 

[BassAgent]

The logo is wrong, the serial is wrong, the heel of the neck is wrong, the burst is wrong, the tuners are wrong, the knobs are wrong, the bridge is wrong, the pickup is wrong. It's something Chinese.

 

[Geogio]

What's the price?
What's it sound like?

 

[stvnleesmth]

Appreciate the input. It seemed to good to be true, but wanted to double check with people who know way more.

Thanks!

 

[MIMike]

The neck plate seems to be real Fender…but that might be the only part.
The neck definitely is not and probably came from a very inexpensive Chinese import.
The body is harder to tell without dissecting it a little bit.

 

[Crusher47]

 

[Heiwa]

Not even a Squier. Run away

 

[JamesGrant]

Agree - wrong tuners, the tuners fitted on American made (Corona) have a cowl protecting the worm-screw, these are naked, like the made in Mexico or Squires. The reason this is interesting is that it’s a totally easy part to source if you’re committed to passing a bass off as legit - obviously fitted cheapo tuners, which may indicate the ‘quality’ of the other parts.

 

[Quadzilla]

MANY things are wrong on this bass. Tuners, truss location and access hole, body shape, logo, etc, etc...

 

[tpaul]

Look at the truss rod access hole. That alone should tell you the neck is not a Fender. And those two forward screws on the bridge plate are another big red flag.

In Philadelphia it's worth 50 bucks.

 

[coyote1]

Here’s the ser#:

 

[coyote1]

The neck of the item is not roasted. The color is different etc. If it plays well and feels good and sounds great buy it for whatever $$ you believe it’s worth; just be aware it ain’t what it’s claiming to be.

 

[ghostdog93]

My own general guideline: if it's on FB Marketplace, it's probably not legit.

 

[neil|lien]

I think it is a Vintage (brand) V4

 

[deejaid]

In Philadelphia it's worth 50 bucks.

Great reference, Winthorpe.

 

[JazznFunk]

It's a genuine Fonder Procision Boss

 

[micguy]

The truss rod adjustment is in a rational place - much better thought out than what you find on genuine Fenders. So, it's definitely not from the biggest mass market musical instrument company on the planet, which means it's "boutique" - at least in a relative sense.