Is this an authentic Fender CS Jazz Cunetto Relic

I don't like the look of the decal on the headstock. The "JAZZ BASS" font appears larger than I would expect. Also, the relicing doesn't look consistent with what I would consider a Fender Heavy Relic. I guess if it is being sold at a good price and is a good player, it might be a fine bass. But if it is priced as a Fender Custom Shop, I think I would pass and look for a better specimen.

 

Look in the neck pocket. The answer to your question is probably there.

 

What kind of strings are those?

 

This. The neck pocket as well as the pickup routes will have "RELIC" and/or "REISSUE" stamped into the wood. Also, you can send Fender CS the serial and they will confirm it. Bear in mind the Custom Shop double dips on serials, don't freak out if your serial is registered to something else just ask them to check again.

 

It doesn't look like a fender CS cunetto relic jazz bass to me.

 

I does look like a Cunetto to me... But that doesn't matter at all. Take it apart, that's what matters.

 

+1.

+1.

 

Agreed, something is not right. I call red flag.

 

50 cents says the seller will refuse to do this.

 

Looks legit.
1960 Cunetto 1996 Fender Custom Shop Jazz Bass Relic

 

Buy that bass, mate.

 

Check the neck pocket. Several things seem correct about that bass, and several things don't. Proceed with caution.

 

Looks legit, and the serial number matches a RELIC 60S JAZZ BASS 3SB.
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Don't do it.
All the cunettos I can see on the interrwebs have much shinier hardware. And that scratched off CD logo is just too suspicious.

 

It looks to check out.



Chris Shearer (Fender)

May 25, 15:45 MST

Hello XXXXXXX,
That serial pulls up a Relic 60's Jazz bass in 3 Tone Sunburst finish that left the Custom Shop in December of 1996. I've included its factory spec sheet below for you so that you can compare its current state to the original build specs. Please let us know if you have any other questions!

Model Name: Relic ‘60s Jazz Bass
Model Number: 019-6300-800
Series: Custom Shop "Relics" Series
Body: Alder
Neck: Maple
Fingerboard: Round Laminate Rosewood
No. of Frets: 20
Scale Length: 34” (864 mm)
Width @ Nut: 1.500” (38 mm)
Hardware: Chrome
Machine Heads: Vintage Style
Bridge: Vintage Jazz
Pickguard: Tortoise Shell
Pickups: Vintage Jazz Bass
Pickup Switching: N/A
Controls: Volume, Volume, Tone
Colors: (800) 3-Color Sunburst, (Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish)
Strings: Super 7250ML, #073-7250-005, (.045, .065, .080, .100)
Other Features:
Source: U.S. Fender Custom Shop
Accessories: Brown Tolex Case, Strap, Cable
U.S. MSRP: $2,599.99
INTRODUCED: 1995
DISCONTINUED: 1/1999
WRENCH SIZES: NOTICE: Prices and Specifications Subject to Change Without Notice

Regards,

Chris Shearer
Representative, Consumer Relations/U.S. Direct Sales
Fender Musical Instruments Corp. 17600 N. Perimeter Drive, Suite 100
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Telephone: 480-845-5135

 

I knew it

 

I wouldn't mess with that myself...