Real or Fake ?

[CONFUSED]

I acquired this "Fender" bass guitar recently and I am having a hell of a time trying to authenticate it. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.

 

[Jeff Scott]

I acquired this "Fender" bass guitar recently and I am having a hell of a time trying to authenticate it. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.

 

[B-Mac]

I acquired this "Fender" bass guitar recently and I am having a hell of a time trying to authenticate it. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.

pictures are fake, can't comment on the bass














can't view the pictures

 

[CONFUSED]

Ha ! I just personally took those pictures in my house this morning.

 

[Watchootognbout]

Cannot see the posted photos.

 

[5StringBlues]

Name checks out.

 

[CONFUSED]

Thanks again all.

 

[Watchootognbout]

I'm no Fender expert..but......that bridge placement.......?

 

[abarson]

I'm no Fender expert..but.....that square truss rod access......?


Oh, and welcome to TB!

 

[mapleglo]

I don't know that I've ever seen a Fender bridge with mounting screws in front of the saddles. But I'm certainly no expert. Also, the headstock/fretboard transition doesn't seem right. And yes, square truss rod access isn't right.

 

[CONFUSED]

I don't know that I've ever seen a Fender bridge with mounting screws in front of the saddles. But I'm certainly no expert. Also, the headstock/fretboard transition doesn't seem right. And yes, square truss rod access isn't right.

Thank you Mapleglo. Agree on all. I've not seen another that doesn't have more info. on the headstock. SN points to 76-78. I thinks it bogus.

 

[Mike Vee]

The first pic I clicked was the neck plate and I LOL'd.

That's just about the fakest looking Fender I've ever seen. NOTHING about it is anywhere NEAR correct. Not even close.

 

[CONFUSED]

Meant to post this previously.

 

[Ggaa]

FSO

 

[CONFUSED]

The first pic I clicked was the neck plate and I LOL'd.

That's just about the fakest looking Fender I've ever seen. NOTHING about it is anywhere NEAR correct. Not even close.

Well. Thanks . I guess. For your very clear and concise explanation in such great detail.
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[BassFishingInAmerica]

Nothing about this bass is Fender.
That headstock decal is clearly fake

 

[_One//Man//Mutiny_]

I can authenticate that it’s a real bass, but besides that I’m not convinced it’s a real Fender.

 

[Mike Vee]

Well. Thanks . I guess. For your very clear and concise explanation in such great detail.
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Not sure what sort of details you were looking for. Every part on the bass is fake. What more is there to say?

 

[Warpeg]

Hahaha. That one is just sad. We should consider having an annual TB contest for silliest forgeries that show up for sale.

 

[Bajo Clarkko]

Great googly moogly.