The fact that he was willing to sell a FCS bass so cheaply makes me suspect that he knew it was a fugazi. Any business willing to sell a bass of that caliber for less than $500 wouldn't be in business very long.
Does it matter, probably not, it ended well. However, I don't think I'd nominate the guy for canonization either.
Does it matter, probably not, it ended well. However, I don't think I'd nominate the guy for canonization either.