Dodgy Precision

[ash]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/365177551517?_skw=bass&itmmeta=01JA5H6YMNW7N1RBE6S88H9NQ7&hash=item5506473a9d%3Ag%3A0lIAAOSwYXVnDQvv&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAA4HoV3kP08IDx%2BKZ9MfhVJKlG%2FqDGK89O4FWJOxL0nILLevrSGfySRmxhQveZqQuFQ6TUn7yN0g85nAdd7nkQheivxp961jKivedGNHzmMF9ZnxzibaGb%2BCp8TMVaTA4XglzaDW%2BPAjKyVJoNlvONXdH7tjkUeIVvFKUmkIGCOGkH6biOPUu0l%2BhdPbnmWXFjB3jHierAf9w9SjtxdxPhMzHC%2BRE47Ej8qPD8HjS%2Fu36FPlZVOfFPUvO6Jt7dRg%2BjHMgpvKwCdJqU3oc1BseWFPTj51kkyEl1GfOatd3tQshU|tkp%3ABk9SR7Lqm7HRZA&LH_ItemCondition=3000
 

Looks like a Samick era Squier but the tuners ought to be stamped licensed by Schaller. Anyway a copy of some kind.

[oldslapper]

Badly placed decal too, let alone the wonky machineheads. 
 

[theplumber]

Contacted E bay about this....they said it doesn't go against their standards...usual crap. Contacted the seller who insists it's a genuine Fender. He asked me to tell him why it wasn't! Where do you start! Then said what do you think it's worth then? I told him £50 on a good day! But change the listing and start low. He has put it up again at same price stating again it's genuine. Buyer beware blah blah blah!

[ash]

I notice it’s listed as Precision bass now but still described as a Fender in the main advert. 

[ash]

Ah it’s been revised again and rather price lowered- although still overpriced. 
 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/365177551517?_skw=bass&itmmeta=01JA7PR2JZA5DXJQ7X9VDG1WED&hash=item5506473a9d%3Ag%3A0lIAAOSwYXVnDQvv&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAAwHoV3kP08IDx%2BKZ9MfhVJKmSf7AedpQVnssYB7E9kFphxjCjhBKayBV8dJGuHPD8yOs7jFxdZi7qDnqufEJSq6u6R0GQxgqaHVJ4fRTtHD57h%2Bw%2BKQetv3wc73Zl78voZ8OQfERXaDe6bDb6Khijo3uWLtgz7ylw%2BqkkIWBiiDQrWHlSlmzKePtV55pAQUtr8Q%2FbdTsutPPUOtIn4pbByiX%2F%2B7jUHOfDgxIbEtI9uxoALvgBbiGfQ0F79%2FCczPAAxA%3D%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR8ip4PbRZA&LH_ItemCondition=3000

[Bigguy2017]

Yup, that 'aint no Fender.

[Reggaebass]

I saw that too, I hope someone doesn’t buy it believing it’s genuine 

[Lozz196]

Yep, anyone with a smattering of familiarity of Fenders looking at that shot of the rear of the head-stock would just go "nah", sadly someone may well end up falling for it.

[Dan Dare]

At least the strap's Fender...

 

Should be titled "Imprecise bass guitar"

[Jean-Luc Pickguard]

Its not even a squier. Probably worth about £100 on a good day with the wind behind it.

[Reggaebass]

1 hour ago, Jean-Luc Pickguard said:

Its not even a squier

I thought that too, I don’t know much about squier but the back of the headstock doesn’t look right 

[tauzero]

If I were ever to hit my head and find myself wanting a P, the amount of fakes would completely put me off as I wouldn't be confident of spotting a fake.

 

However, in this case, wouldn't one expect to see a serial number somewhere if it was genuine - neckplate or headstock?

[Dan Dare]

On 15/10/2024 at 20:02, tauzero said:

If I were ever to hit my head and find myself wanting a P, the amount of fakes would completely put me off as I wouldn't be confident of spotting a fake.

 

A problem with all Fenders, with their all-bolted construction. It's so easy to screw a load of parts together and make a few solder joints. I've always thought it likely that many "custom" builders use parts from Warmoth and similar to create "custom" Strats, etc. Sure, they will iron out any rough edges and finish them nicely, but essentially, they are offering assembled kit guitars, often at high prices.

 

I'd certainly be wary of any bargain "Fender". Buying new is the safest option, or if used, from a dealer. Then you have some redress.