Jimothey

Sorry but unless you are trying to sell the item as the genuine article then it’s not a “counterfeit” it’s a “fake” or “replica” The definition of counterfeit is : To make a exact imitation of something valuable with the intention to deceive or defraud So only fake or counterfeit items can cause injury or are dangerous to the public sorry but that’s utter rubbish you hear of manufacturers doing product recalls all the time because of issues with the product that came out of their factory Also you say that Limelight make counterfeit’s which they don’t!!! Be very careful in what you say because that could be classed “defamation”

So if a fender guitar is made in a fender factory by fender employees using fender parts and they don’t put a fender logo on it then its not a fender guitar?? Just to be clear I’m asking the question not making a statement

Anybody can also buy genuine fender parts off the shelf so what’s your point? So what makes it a Fender guitar is it where it’s built of the parts it’s built from???

But Cort are licensed to make Squier (by Fender) for Fender and brand them as a Fender product so aren’t you just splitting hairs?

Could you please explain the difference between a Squier body and neck and a Fender body and neck? Aren’t they the same thing? And aren’t they are both built in a Fender factory so if you upgrade the hardware to a Fender spec then surely it is a Fender?

But doesn’t the Squier logo have by Fender written on it? So isn’t it a Fender anyway?

I agree with you and I can’t remember who else said it but if Limelight use all genuine Fender parts to make the guitar then surely they can put a Fender logo on it because it is technically a Fender so I’m struggling to see what the problem is!?!

But how would it work if the “fake” guitar is better than the genuine article then doesn’t the buyer “gain” and better instrument, so would that mean that the seller is the one who makes a “loss”

Everyone keeps using the word “Fake” which is not technically the right word to use, you should really use “counterfeit” as that means to try and pass off a “fake” item as the genuine article (ie deception) so that is illegal All counterfeits are fakes but not all fakes are counterfeits Some people have spouted the definition of copyright/trademark laws but unfortunately the problem with law is it’s open to interpretation it’s not a black and white thing there is plenty of grey areas

I think I changed the design about 20 times before I found the shape I liked

I really feeeling this one..... but not relict and with split pups instead of a buck

I’ve finally started it now, I’ve cut the headstock and I decided to stain the neck to a walnut-ish colour so I’ve just done that got a few more coats to get on it so it darkens a bit more then flatten it and then clear coat it Hopefully after Christmas I’ll get started on the body filling and re routing the cavities!?! But I’m going away from the Black body and I’m swaying more towards either Dakota Red (with Cream pickguard) or Aged Vintage White (with Black pickguard) I do like Butterscotch but I’ve seen lots of them done that colour recently?

I’m fine with the Woodworking side of it, it’s the finishing that lets me down a bit, I think I’m far too impatient!?!

That’s looking really good it has got a lovely flow to it!!

Ha ha I know what you mean you think you’ve done a good job of something then you look other peoples posts then look at yours again and just think “I could have done that a bit better!!!” I’m a bit worried now because I’ve just started a 51 p bass build!?! I better up my game a bit and pull something out of the bag!?!

Very nice!! You’ve done a lovely job of the sunburst!!

Before.... After... .

Thanks, when I sprayed the top it came out really orange peel so instead of refinishing it I thought what the hell let’s give it a try and I like the way it’s turned out It kinda matches my P bass

I had a change of heart and thought I’d give it a go!?! It’s a bit different!?! Just got to get a new bone nut and drill out for the controls then string it up

You’ve been well trained!!

Mine would be Troublegum by Therapy?

Looking good!! I’m intrigued to see how it turns out!?!

I’ve got two kit builds planned but I might relic the ‘51 P Bass now and veneer the Jazz instead? I know for certain I can’t afford anything near vintage (except maybe the brand “vintage”)

Great looking bass!! It’s made me consider a relic build!?!! Superb job!!