Bassassin Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280577111556"]"Bass Guitar"[/url] The single oddest thing about this is that the listing doesn't say "Fender". Anywhere. Anyway, I am no Fender expert, but I know my copies, & would like to think I could spot a shonky fake-up. However, this looks kosher to me - are my eyes playing tricks? Jon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OliverBlackman Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 [quote name='Bassassin' post='993027' date='Oct 19 2010, 12:50 AM'][url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280577111556"]"Bass Guitar"[/url] The single oddest thing about this is that the listing doesn't say "Fender". Anywhere. Anyway, I am no Fender expert, but I know my copies, & would like to think I could spot a shonky fake-up. However, this looks kosher to me - are my eyes playing tricks? Jon.[/quote] +1, i reckon the guy just doesn't know ebay and possibly just wants what he paid for it. It looks all good except the difference in coating from the front headstock to the rear. I havn't seen that on a fender before. Otherwise i wish i had the funds for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bass Doc Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 You're right to think it's right Jon. 'Orangey' headstock right for the period. White re-spray over sunburst. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 [quote name='blackmn90' post='993034' date='Oct 19 2010, 01:10 AM']+1, i reckon the guy just doesn't know ebay and possibly just wants what he paid for it. It looks all good except the difference in coating from the front headstock to the rear. I havn't seen that on a fender before. Otherwise i wish i had the funds for it[/quote] The colour difference is quite common really. The front of the headstock was finished in nitro, so it ages more than the rest of the neck. But yeah, looks kosher to me as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatEric Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Looks genuine to me, as well. I've got a '72 and the front of the head is a much darker shade - I have a friend who also has a '72 and his is the same. The pick guard looks correct, as well. OK, who's going after it then?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 If I lived a little closer, I'd pawn the wife and turn up at his door with a fistful of cash... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bass Doc Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Poor Mrs. WoT. BTW, it's spelt 'porn'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaypup Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 What 'charity work' did it do? Going round to poor bass player's houses so they can have a play???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted October 19, 2010 Author Share Posted October 19, 2010 Not £500 any more - someone's been doing some research. That's me out, then... J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 nice...ish! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Fudge Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 [quote name='wateroftyne' post='993132' date='Oct 19 2010, 08:26 AM']If I lived a little closer, I'd pawn the wife and turn up at his door with a fistful of cash...[/quote] I wouldn't bother mate ... it looks as "heavy as f**k to me". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunsfreddy2003 Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Ha ha - very topical! [quote name='Mr Fudge' post='994149' date='Oct 19 2010, 09:56 PM']I wouldn't bother mate ... it looks as "heavy as f**k to me". [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OliverBlackman Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 How is he allowed to keep bumping up the price? £1500 now! in 2 days it will be £3000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 The higher he pushes his Opening Bid price, the more worrying that (0) feedback gets ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spinynorman Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 [quote name='Happy Jack' post='999448' date='Oct 24 2010, 10:00 PM']The higher he pushes his Opening Bid price, the more worrying that (0) feedback gets ...[/quote] Except that the higher he pushes the opening price, the less likely anyone is to bid on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 Has the back of the neck been sanded/cleaned up? It looks like typical age related 'crud' is tucked in near the tuner plates but the neck n headstock look silky white. Speaking of silky white... how much for the Mrs. Michael? I've worn mine out carrying gear and I could do with a new one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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