Chris Horton Posted October 16, 2012 Posted October 16, 2012 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-1958-Fender-P-Bass-Sunburst-Finish-ALL-ORIGINAL-/330809761640?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item4d05cc5f68&_uhb=1 Quote
Happy Jack Posted October 16, 2012 Posted October 16, 2012 I'm not convinced that it's "all original", but equally I'm not sure what makes it a fake? Quote
KiOgon Posted October 16, 2012 Posted October 16, 2012 (edited) Looks about right to me I'd say real from what I can see not sure if the volume knob is a bit shiny Where's Rick? Edited October 16, 2012 by KiOgon Quote
gary mac Posted October 16, 2012 Posted October 16, 2012 I was looking at this one earlier and thought,,, FAKE but more due to a feeling, rather than a rational conclusion based on any knowledge of vintage fenders. Quote
Chris Horton Posted October 16, 2012 Author Posted October 16, 2012 [quote name='gary mac' timestamp='1350373540' post='1837826'] I was looking at this one earlier and thought,,, FAKE but more due to a feeling, rather than a rational conclusion based on any knowledge of vintage fenders. [/quote] That was my thoughts too Quote
Hobbayne Posted October 16, 2012 Posted October 16, 2012 It looks a bit to clean for a 54 year old bass dontcha think? Quote
Happy Jack Posted October 16, 2012 Posted October 16, 2012 Description says it's spent the last 40 years in a hardcase, so it ain't necessarily so. I was surprised at how pristine the scratchable bits are (anodised p/g, ashtrays), and more concerned at the lack of photos of the pots & wiring, but that doesn't mean it must be a fake. Where are the [i][b]real [/b][/i]Fender experts when you need one? Quote
Chris Horton Posted October 16, 2012 Author Posted October 16, 2012 I agree jack, It would be great to see some pictures of the insides of this bass Quote
Chris Horton Posted October 16, 2012 Author Posted October 16, 2012 The bass sold for £2600. Someone got a bargain if it's genuine Quote
Guest Posted October 16, 2012 Posted October 16, 2012 (edited) Scratchplate screws, pencil-written date at the neck, worn body and neck, showing age alright. I'd guess it was genuine and someone is laughing at the price they paid! Edited October 16, 2012 by Richardflea Quote
Dave Vader Posted October 16, 2012 Posted October 16, 2012 Well played Chris, you cast doubt and bagged yourself a bargain Quote
Chris Horton Posted October 16, 2012 Author Posted October 16, 2012 [quote name='Dave Vader' timestamp='1350397120' post='1838245'] Well played Chris, you cast doubt and bagged yourself a bargain [/quote] I wish Does anyone know who bought the bass ? Was it a BC member ? Quote
yepmop Posted October 16, 2012 Posted October 16, 2012 I find it a bit suss that there was no reserve on it? If I had a 58 Fender Bass I'd make damn sure it had a reserve on it or you could lose a lot of dosh. Quote
molan Posted October 16, 2012 Posted October 16, 2012 The thing that would concern me is that the seller uses 'we' inferring it's from a dealer of some kind. If so they wouldn't let an original '58 run on an open auction like this. And then there's the issue of zero feedback for 2 years (and actually only 1 item in 2010, everything else is older than 2008) and all old feedback is for trainers, old nokia phones etc. It wouldn't have tempted me to open my wallet. . . Quote
Nibody Posted October 17, 2012 Posted October 17, 2012 shouldn't it have (or at least have evidence of having) a strap button onnthe rear of the headstock? Quote
Nibody Posted October 17, 2012 Posted October 17, 2012 And bank transfer only? I'm thinking Hijacked profile, and someone finding themselves either bass-less and 2 grand down or looking at a very expensive fake. Quote
Nibody Posted October 17, 2012 Posted October 17, 2012 Er.. guys.. [url="http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-1958-FENDER-PRECISION-BASS-SUNBURST-/220728315139"]http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-1958-FENDER-PRECISION-BASS-SUNBURST-/220728315139[/url] Pictures look familiar? Wear on the back is identical, as are the curtains ...... Quote
Nibody Posted October 17, 2012 Posted October 17, 2012 [center][size=8][font=times new roman,times,serif][color=#ff0000]FRAUD!![/color][/font][/size][/center] Quote
molan Posted October 17, 2012 Posted October 17, 2012 I reported it as fraudulent last night - hope no-one has paid up for it yet Quote
KiOgon Posted October 17, 2012 Posted October 17, 2012 [quote name='Nibody' timestamp='1350460362' post='1839039'] Er.. guys.. [url="http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-1958-FENDER-PRECISION-BASS-SUNBURST-/220728315139"]http://www.ebay.com/...T-/220728315139[/url] Pictures look familiar? Wear on the back is identical, as are the curtains ...... [/quote] Well found, now you mention it, I thought I'd seen it before! So it looks real but a scam? Quote
Nibody Posted October 17, 2012 Posted October 17, 2012 [quote name='KiOgon' timestamp='1350461076' post='1839047'] Well found, now you mention it, I thought I'd seen it before! So it looks real but a scam? [/quote] Looks very much like it. The original US ad' was 2010 or 2011. Quote
Chris Horton Posted October 17, 2012 Author Posted October 17, 2012 [quote name='Nibody' timestamp='1350460362' post='1839039'] Er.. guys.. [url="http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-1958-FENDER-PRECISION-BASS-SUNBURST-/220728315139"]http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-1958-FENDER-PRECISION-BASS-SUNBURST-/220728315139[/url] Pictures look familiar? Wear on the back is identical, as are the curtains ...... [/quote] Well spotted !!!!! Quote
yorks5stringer Posted October 17, 2012 Posted October 17, 2012 Hope they did not lose their money as it was by bank transfer and outside of paypal... Quote
brensabre79 Posted October 17, 2012 Posted October 17, 2012 I'd guess this is precisely the reason they wouldn't accept Paypal! A bank transfer is very difficult to get back from an individual unless they are willing to refund it... Another eBay horror story for someone Remember kids: If it looks too good to be true, it probably is. Quote
Rick's Fine '52 Posted October 17, 2012 Posted October 17, 2012 Just picked up on this thread, the only genuine thing here, is the bass itself, which was in the US 2 years ago. These pics have been used for a few fake auctions, its been listed at least twice in the UK this year. Bank transfer only....'nuff said. Hopefully no-one got burned, but it was sold, so chances are, someone did. Shame. Quote
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