yorks5stringer Posted September 29, 2020 Posted September 29, 2020 (edited) If it is so rare, why so (relatively) cheap? Serial Number? Never seen one mentioned in the Fender bass books either. but I've been wrong before! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fender-Telecaster-Bass-Heavy-Relic-Pro-Set-Up-Tweed-Hardcase/143759933069?hash=item2178c27e8d:g:qCwAAOSwYb5fceB1 Edited September 30, 2020 by yorks5stringer Quote
KK Jale Posted September 29, 2020 Posted September 29, 2020 Squier Vintage Modified Tele Bass Special with a well nasty relic job and a "1" on the front of the price that shouldn't be there. 3 Quote
Andyjr1515 Posted September 30, 2020 Posted September 30, 2020 (edited) 4 hours ago, TheGreek said: A neighbour of @Andyjr1515.... Based on the ebay username, I reckon it's the small recording studio in the town a few miles away. I suspect there's no way of knowing if it started life as a genuine Fender but gosh...what a way to treat one if it did Edited September 30, 2020 by Andyjr1515 Quote
Beedster Posted September 30, 2020 Posted September 30, 2020 32 minutes ago, Andyjr1515 said: Based on the ebay username, I reckon it's the small recording studio in the town a few miles away. I suspect there's no way of knowing if it started life as a genuine Fender but gosh...what a way to treat one if it did I think the best of way of establishing whether it started out as a Fender would be to check previous Fender models So no, it didn't start out life as a genuine Fender 2 2 Quote
Jonse Posted September 30, 2020 Posted September 30, 2020 Think I need a tetanus shot just looking at that. In what world does a bass age like that? Unless it's been left under a dock or buried 6ft under for a few years. Quote
Beedster Posted September 30, 2020 Posted September 30, 2020 19 minutes ago, Jonse said: In what world does a bass age like that? In Donald Trump's world of the fake everything 1 Quote
Huge Hands Posted September 30, 2020 Posted September 30, 2020 52 minutes ago, Jonse said: In what world does a bass age like that? I'm guessing he has treated all of his guitars the same as he is selling a couple more "vintage" ones that look like they have also been used for axe throwing practice in a fishpond.... 1 Quote
Bassassin Posted September 30, 2020 Posted September 30, 2020 1 hour ago, Beedster said: I think the best of way of establishing whether it started out as a Fender would be to check previous Fender models So no, it didn't start out life as a genuine Fender Agreed. It's very obvious it's the Squier VM Tele posted upthread, compare visible details like screw & component positions & they're identical. And when did any vintage Fender come fitted with cheap Chinese pressed-tin tuners as standard? 1 Quote
Cat Burrito Posted September 30, 2020 Posted September 30, 2020 Complete with a confirmation of the 32" scale neck, just in case anyone had doubts that this wasn't the VM Squier! Quote
prowla Posted September 30, 2020 Posted September 30, 2020 1 hour ago, Bassassin said: Agreed. It's very obvious it's the Squier VM Tele posted upthread, compare visible details like screw & component positions & they're identical. And when did any vintage Fender come fitted with cheap Chinese pressed-tin tuners as standard? Those Squier/MIM/Highway One tuners look like they've had a hard life... Quote
Jonse Posted September 30, 2020 Posted September 30, 2020 The lack of windings is making my teeth itch. 1 Quote
Bassassin Posted September 30, 2020 Posted September 30, 2020 4 hours ago, prowla said: Those Squier/MIM/Highway One tuners look like they've had a hard life... The whole thing "looks like" it's had a hard life! 1 Quote
tauzero Posted October 3, 2020 Posted October 3, 2020 On 30/09/2020 at 00:47, KK Jale said: Squier Vintage Modified Tele Bass Special with a well nasty relic job and a "1" on the front of the price that shouldn't be there. ITYM a "12" on the front of the price that shouldn't be there. Quote
yorks5stringer Posted October 3, 2020 Author Posted October 3, 2020 I sent the seller this PM to no response: "Just flagging up that I'm pretty sure that is not a genuine Fender Telecaster Bass, although it may have been a Vintage Modified Squier one, in which case you may wish to reconsider your listing title? A serial number would help although I've never ever seen one of these badged 'Fender.' I'm sure you are aware aftermarket decals are available for all types and ages of Fender. There were 2 styles of Telecaster basses, the early ones with a single pickup and the 1972 onwards with the Humbucker like on yours: I've had both over the years." 1 Quote
yorks5stringer Posted October 10, 2020 Author Posted October 10, 2020 On 03/10/2020 at 13:06, yorks5stringer said: I sent the seller this PM to no response: "Just flagging up that I'm pretty sure that is not a genuine Fender Telecaster Bass, although it may have been a Vintage Modified Squier one, in which case you may wish to reconsider your listing title? A serial number would help although I've never ever seen one of these badged 'Fender.' I'm sure you are aware aftermarket decals are available for all types and ages of Fender. There were 2 styles of Telecaster basses, the early ones with a single pickup and the 1972 onwards with the Humbucker like on yours: I've had both over the years." On the strength of me contacting him and pointing out it's not what he says it is, he's sent me an offer price of £975 which I've had to graciously decline...( and point out he needs to knock a further £700 off the price too!) 1 Quote
prowla Posted October 11, 2020 Posted October 11, 2020 So, the reason it's a "super rare fender Telecaster bass guitar" is because it isn't one! 1 1 Quote
Steve Browning Posted October 12, 2020 Posted October 12, 2020 (edited) I'd rather spend 200 quid less on the Musicmaster guitar he's selling. Edited October 12, 2020 by Steve Browning Quote
3below Posted October 12, 2020 Posted October 12, 2020 It all makes you feel sorry for some unfortunate who spends the money without knowing their stuff or do sufficient research or getting advice from those that do. 1 Quote
NikNik Posted October 15, 2020 Posted October 15, 2020 When I saw the words 'Pro Set Up' I thought at first that it was He Who Shall Not Be Named! Quote
prowla Posted October 15, 2020 Posted October 15, 2020 1 hour ago, NikNik said: When I saw the words 'Pro Set Up' I thought at first that it was He Who Shall Not Be Named! It'd look great with fanned tuners. 1 Quote
Dan Dare Posted October 19, 2020 Posted October 19, 2020 On 15/10/2020 at 08:11, prowla said: It'd look great with fanned tuners. And "custom" script on the headstock written with a Sharpie... 1 Quote
prowla Posted October 19, 2020 Posted October 19, 2020 7 hours ago, Dan Dare said: And "custom" script on the headstock written with a Sharpie... Oh yes! Quote
the hand of john curley Posted October 19, 2020 Posted October 19, 2020 And maybe a delicate reshaping of the nut... Quote
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