ash Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/115848486210?hash=item1af91b9d42%3Ag%3AmjEAAOSwU7tkoA8B&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAAwGWZzkBMG%2BIktudPRHSzHQNKE9lEjLu5le2pVQpNxJjqvn3odqyRSbGo4hUjn3umr7bU%2BkZQahK3DhKSTBNyURdh3pX4rMHmA4S%2BbzKrCwhLsYcb4O6hvg7UgImZVa%2F8GvWLbwhkOaGX%2B0BYNsPeQBzOhhl06BDl9FypkWUHjnQnRVhtXdpoLAQF9YModq2k4sKOLhQOJ9CRQqStna1W%2Bn8fPAQ3jvZm9txE1utYVuC69O7iFI3lHbDRI5plX8YnqA%3D%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR8jJt5SiYg&LH_ItemCondition=3000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean-Luc Pickguard Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 The decals say 'Made in USA' on both the front and the back of the headstock so it must be true. 🤣 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplumber Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 Messaged the seller and said this isn't a real Fender! He replied ''what makes you say that?'' Where do I begin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MungoBass Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 Oh no, here we go again.....and eBay will no doubt ignore anyone who tries to explain to them that it is a poor copy.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 Isn’t the seller a cash converters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprocketflup Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 That scratchplate! My eyes! My eyes! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MungoBass Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 5 minutes ago, Reggaebass said: Isn’t the seller a cash converters Looks like it - good spot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplumber Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 1 hour ago, MungoBass said: Looks like it - good spot! Cash Converters Stratford!.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 Not even consistently wrong. 2007/2008 on the auction title, and 1966 in the description. Would even a 2007 one have a headstock truss rod adjuster? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwillett Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 The Serial No doesn’t work either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 I’m not really up on PJ’s , but all US precision’s and jazzes I’ve got and have had before have all adjusted at the heel, the logo’s are wrong and the bridge isn’t right and the knobs look quite high up the body to me 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean-Luc Pickguard Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 (edited) Rather than list what's wrong about this bass, its easier to list what's right about it. A list of everything that confirms this bass as being a 2007 USA Fender: Edited July 1, 2023 by Jean-Luc Pickguard 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwillett Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 1 hour ago, Reggaebass said: I’m not really up on PJ’s , but all US precision’s and jazzes I’ve got and have had before have all adjusted at the heel, the logo’s are wrong and the bridge isn’t right and the knobs look quite high up the body to me But apart from that…. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 18 minutes ago, rwillett said: But apart from that…. I’m struggling to find anything right 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 I think he realises that somebody turned him over following numerous messages. "Okay thank you, we’ll be ending this listing, have had a few of these messages, thanks for your help." 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MungoBass Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 Now ended! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplumber Posted July 2, 2023 Share Posted July 2, 2023 Still for sale on Cash Converters site...chancers! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StingRayBoy42 Posted July 4, 2023 Share Posted July 4, 2023 Those string windings will haunt my OCD nightmares, and as for the saddle screw.... *shudder* Anyone got any eye bleach? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyaber Posted July 4, 2023 Share Posted July 4, 2023 Check the intonation screw and saddle on the G string too. Strung whilst wearing boxing gloves. The gloves were made in USA in 1966 or 2007. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash Posted July 4, 2023 Author Share Posted July 4, 2023 Looks like it’s back https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/334937053665?hash=item4dfbcdd9e1%3Ag%3AjAEAAOSwZR1kpAmQ&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAAsB9h5OGhdUIIwEApfWoqYADfu%2FaupT5KsuXuALVl2yAF46zEDtP6uK2zDnyXS7oP2ZPghHf1jQbvubeCsWGZwlzBnJ90TNIkc6V6TXDKlLSajmofl3TKOm93thSaMUAmv1YQzqAo%2FEzKnbbbGCkbbTgT2qJePUkZMjcrzFaknx2t%2BY0sebtES2rueoDxy6EzsriSls8TfWdX%2FQXaXtdAs%2BsH8k5S%2FudWbJemuQY12grG|tkp%3ABk9SR8jO6q6kYg&LH_ItemCondition=3000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MungoBass Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 Oh dear. At least it is not listed as a Fender. Delighted to see the G string intonation screw has been sorted……..NOT! 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tegs07 Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 I get a bit cross with eBay about their stance on counterfeit goods. They are not some small budget local non profit organisation. Allowing people to sell obvious fakes and take a cut in the revenue is illegal and immoral. Some poor sod will end up £500 poorer from this. They have the staff and technology to put an end to it, not profit from it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwillett Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 Ebay should take a more aggressive stance on dodgy goods, but some stuff is difficult to police. Most of their staff wouldn’t have a clue about a Fender bass and couldn’t identify a real one from a fake. Also competitors throw fake fake (sic) accusations out to remove items that compete with their own. Whilst I’m not en eBay fanboy, it’s difficult. I do astrophotography and look on eBay for any bargains, you occasionally get them, but I see a lot of fake auctions for high end telescopes. Questar are common, some Astrophysics scopes as well. These scopes can sell for many thousands. Probably much the same price as a decent Fender bass from early 60s. They use stick photos and sell a non existent item for $2,000 or whatever. When I report them, eBay has been really good at removing them. They go through patches and depends on who reads the submission. I’ve had people try to remove my stuff or rip my photos off for their own. EBay has actually been sensible most of the time. anyway, the new listing is technically accurate, it’s over priced by about £450, but that’s capitalism for you. caveat emptor and all that. rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 I think it's also on gumtree too. whatsapp://send?text=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gumtree.com%2Fp%2Fguitar-instrument%2Ffender-precision-bass-please-read%2F1461263740%3Futm_source%3DWhatsApp%252B%26utm_medium%3DSocial%26utm_campaign%3Dsocialbuttons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 It's now been changed to a listing for a box. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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