Shylock Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/110869331004?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/110869331004?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649[/url] This is a lovely looking bass but is it genuine? The serial number I think dates it around 2009 but it looks like a Squier VM '77 Model. Did they produce these in Mexico or is it a Fender neck on a Squier body? Why are the pick ups covered - replaced? I guess unless you see it and play it you will never be satisfied before bidding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandelion Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 Truss rod adjusment at both ends of the neck? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon1964 Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 The pickups look like they may be EMGs to me. And the bridge looks like a Gotoh 201. Both would be good upgrades to a MIM Jazz, but I would want some better pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon1964 Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 [quote name='Johnston' timestamp='1335823252' post='1636724'] I don't thinkit's a gotoh it looks like there are two screws at the front corners. It doesn't even seem to be a 5 screw bridge. [/quote] You're right - I hadn't spotted the screws at the front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brensabre79 Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 I think its a Wilkinson bridge. I have one of these on one of my MIMs, its a poor man's Gotoh but not bad. I'm more concerned about the truss rod adjustment access - i think the only Fenders that have it at the headstock end like that have the 70s bullet trussrods and on a 70s Jazz neck that would also mean blocks and binding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shylock Posted May 2, 2012 Author Share Posted May 2, 2012 Thanks for everyones input - must admit did not spot the truss rod adjustment at both ends. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 (edited) I can't see too well on my phone but couldn't it be that the headstock end is blanked off and the adjuster is legitimately at the heel? Edited May 2, 2012 by Ou7shined Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vax2002 Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Its the biggest fender Logo I have ever seen ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nibody Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Is it just me or does the nut width look more like a P? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brensabre79 Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 [quote name='Ou7shined' timestamp='1335977406' post='1638965'] I can't see too well on my phone but couldn't it be that the headstock end is blanked off and the adjuster is legitimately at the heel? [/quote] Or possible the headstock end is the adjustment (because its a copy) and there is a gap in the scratchplate for genuine heel adjustment necks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 [quote name='brensabre79' timestamp='1336062120' post='1640372'] Or possible the headstock end is the adjustment (because its a copy) and there is a gap in the scratchplate for genuine heel adjustment necks... [/quote] Yep, either way man... I'm not sticking up for it, i was just saying like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikegatward Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 I think you could do a lot better for what he's asking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the boy Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 [quote name='Nibody' timestamp='1335980529' post='1639071'] Is it just me or does the nut width look more like a P? [/quote] Yes I think it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mckendrick Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 [quote name='Dandelion' timestamp='1335816433' post='1636581'] Truss rod adjusment at both ends of the neck? [/quote] No. The pickguard has been changed out for one with the notch for heel adjusters. I think this is a kosher Mex standard with the pick ups and plate changed out. I think £400's a bit steep, mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismuzz Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 (edited) It seems fine to me. I think the ambitious pricing is due to the seller not realising that upgrades generally don't increase the value of an instrument and in many cases decrease the desirability! He'd have been better off selling it stock and putting the pickups and bridge in seperate auctions Edited May 6, 2012 by chrismuzz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mckendrick Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 [quote name='chrismuzz' timestamp='1336271795' post='1643436'] It seems fine to me. I think the ambitious pricing is due to the seller not realising that upgrades generally don't increase the value of an instrument and in many cases decrease the desirability! He'd have been better off selling it stock and putting the pickups and bridge in seperate auctions [/quote] Yep. All that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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