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I picked up this weird pbass. Headstock says MIM, but doesn’t really match any models I know off. And of course the body has this no finish thing. Neck plate is 70s style “f”, and truss rod hole looks to be right. Maybe a parts base with MIM neck? The chrome on the knobs and string holder thing...

curious if anyone had the time to take a look at these pics? If this is a 1976 Fender Precision, I assume there's been a bit done to it. Mainly because the seller (Australia) is asking $3400 for it. That said ,I'd be happy to be surprised. There's a serial number on the headstock but I am a...

I found this bass for sale locally and was seriously tempted. It's a looker and unique for sure. The seller identifies it as a 1993 "custom edition" PBAC from Fender Japan. He says "made in very low numbers and never marketed probably less than 100 produced (if that)." I can't find any...

Saw a guy post this on the local classifieds. Says it's a 2008 Warwick Thumb BO Broad Neck. Listed for about 2000$. Personally I've never seen a 5 string Thumb with humbuckers so I'm a little suspicious. The lack of a (visible) serial number also irks me a bit. I'm not big into custom shop...

This makes me smile and shake my head... :cool: Fender Tony Franklin fretless bass - musical instruments - by owner...

Was looking to buy a 5 string and I fancied this Music Man Stingray 5. Looked up the serial number and a completely different bass showed up. I thought it could be an 80's model since it was mentioned that those are too old to show up in the serial number database. Weird battery cover too...

Hello, first message/thread here. I wanted to ask the knowledgeable (I hope) TalkBass community about an ad I saw in my country's Craiglist equivalent, for a Steinberger XP-25 in white; it's not the modern, 400-bucks XT-25 you can easily get at Thomann or whatever, you can see it with the...

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Just about everything I know about basses I learned from TB (and I'm still learning). This looks suspicious to me (and not just the price). Any thoughts? Fender Jazz Bass - musical instruments - by owner - sale

Hello everybody, I'm new writing here. I've just see at very low price a P Bass (300$) offer as a 2011 original. The specs seems good but when i check out some photos i always see the American special sign in the top of headstock, this P bass doesn't have it. What do you think about this P...

So I use my TC Electronic Sub'N'Up Mini for an effect somewhat similar to that of playing an 8 string bass, that is a bass with pairs of respectively bass and octave strings, and I think I have succeeded at making a custom toneprint that comes about as close to a natural sounding 1 octave up...

This is a local sale. I asked some questions, and he sent me these pictures. Seller says he bought it cheaply, so thinks it's a copy, but isn't sure. I looked up some threads here, and it says binding all the way around is sign it's not legit, and the blank output jack plate is also a bad...

I found this MTD really cheap, but I can't find this model anywhere. It's got what looks like a custom paint job that's chipping away pretty heavily. It looks really similar to the MTD Kingston Artist, but the bridge looks different and it has 2 pots instead of 4. Here's that model for...

Hi all. Wondering if anyone can help me out. About to buy this 2018 MM Sterling bass but the decal behind the headstock is niggling me - never seen this type before on an USA made MM. Normally it's just the 'MADE IN SAN LUIS, CALIFORNIA' etc. The serial number on the neck plate checks out fine...

I already had a very nice Leather Strap but decided I would grab a second one. So I looked around and searched for genuine leather straps. I found a decent deal on a nice looking strap from Walker and Williams. This one: After some light use it has started to fall apart. I realize now that it...

I hope nobody buys this. I already reported it to Ebay. This is a pathetic attempt at a bootleg. Music Man StingRay Electric Bass Guitar | eBay

Hello I have recently bought me a used Fender P-bass USA. It was a hell of a deal and I was a little skeptical to it at first. Never the less I bought it. It played well and the sound was good, almost no fretworn, a few dings but nothing serious. It was a made in USA, probably a High Way One...

Hello, im being offered this MIM P-Bass, I checked the serial and it seems to fit the description (Mexico 92-93') however the last 6 numbers are separated from the MN2 and the "made in mexico" is slightly tilted. The price seems reasonable ($275) So I wonder if you guys can help me determine if...

Hi All! I've been going through some old things and found this "Fender Jazz Bass". However I cannot determine if this guitar is authentic, something thrown together, or just a straight up fake. I plugged it in and it sounds fine but I can't find a serial number or anything on it! Also...

Hey all, and happy new year. Today I've stumbled upon a guitar that's allegedly the one in the title of this post, and the seller is offering me the guitar for 400 euro. The guitar has no dings, damages and it seems to correlate to what a Fender Jazz Deluxe should look like (Fender website)...

Seems pretty odd, considering almost every other major manufacturer has some sort of budget minded import line/series. I see plenty of posts here about how people would love to own one, but never will due to cost. YouTube is filled with videos reviewing Chickenbackers and DIY Kits. There’s...

I found a Squier Standard P on Craigslist for a great price but something looks a little off with it. Not sure if its the camera angle or if these models had a slightly different body shape so I wanted to get the opinion of sonewone more familiar with this series.

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Fender Custom Shop Jazz Bass Fretless 3 Color Sunburst | eBay Im not an expert, but the tuners, decals scream fake to me. Am I right on this or being paranoid? Its an OK price if its legit and id like to bid but im not sure.

Just came across this bass on the 'verb being sold as a genuine '74 Rickenbacker. I am by no means an expert, and if I am wrong, go ahead and correct me. However, the shape of the body looks WAY off to me. The seller has said that the lacquer/finish has been changed, which may have shaved off...

OK, I thought this would be simple but I'm confused. I hope I can explain this in a non-confusing way. I want to kick in a distorted octave-up signal during guitar solos. So here is what I have: I have pedals for my regular bass sound. Call this signal B. I have other pedals to make an...

(Pictures removed for the privacy of the seller's sake) Hello! This is my first post, so I hope I'm doing this right. I am looking to purchase a used Squier Vintage Modified precision bass. The price is amazing, however there are two points that worry me: - The headstock is painted white...

Hello, lady and gentlemen of the forum. Yall saved me from buying a fake P-bass, so I have a Jazz I wanna throw atcha. This one just may be for realz, player. It belongs to a dude I work with. He got it from this chick he's known for a long time and she got it from a dead boyfriend. Not to sound...

I'm no pro at spotting a fake, but I'm close to 100% sure on this one. Here is what I think... This bass started life as a Squier Chris Aiken and was modified. Serial number removed and the Squier logo on the head stock was removed and replaced with a Fender logo from 1968-1976 (I think based...

Hello, My name is Bruno, Im brazillian and this is my first post, I'm sorry if I'm doing something wrong... So, I want to know if this is a real old jazz bass or a fake one. I think the neck or the fretboard may have been changed, but the body looks so vintage, and the painting so beautiful...

Hi, i've got an offer for this guitar, but i'm concernded about genuineness of this bass. Seller says that it was made in Japan in 80's, and the serial number coresponds with it. However there is no serial number on the heel of the neck which is where i usually see a serial number on. Instead of...

Greating Everyone! I received bass with serial: E410492 Can you help? https://b.radikal.ru/b43/1809/41/982f9dae9c90.jpg https://a.radikal.ru/a30/1809/51/29d85e92b50f.jpg https://b.radikal.ru/b13/1809/be/6108bdf20710.jpg https://b.radikal.ru/b41/1809/df/18e26deeae5a.jpg...

Greetings So I bought via auction from Japan this MIJ 'N' serial Jazz. I had never seen a maple fret board with dot inlays, and on that colour with the Basslines/SD pups with the spiral bridge, so I was intrigued. The serial number indicates that it is a 93/94. The colour was available at...

I recently bought what I thought were a 5 string set of "Fender" strings on eBay. They were for a guitar I had brought back to playing condition and needed a reasonable priced set of strings so I could sell it. Didn't cotton on at first but after I had fitted them I noticed the spelling...

Hi guys, so I've recently just started playing. I've came to the conclusion that I've decided to go with a sterling sub 4 to begin on. As I've been looking into them for a week now, I've noticed 2 or 3 different things about the headstock PRINT, and a few other tiny details. I'm aware of the...

Anybody ever seen one of these? It looks like a Warwick Fortress One, has the "Corvette" truss rod cover, but what is the "Guns Rose, USA Design" on the headstock? I don't know what to make of this. Didn't see in person, its out there for sale. If it were a Warwick, the price is great...

1. They traveled from the moon to the earth in a craft they could have "poked their finger" through and were careful not to. 2. They had no climate control or protection against the extreme temperature conditions, solar radiation, and the Van Allen Belt radiation. They weren't wearing space...

Vintage 1970 Fender American Jazz Bass Guitar w/OHSC 1959 case USA us | eBay I like the exceptional work on the block inlay

Found this for sale on Facebook Marketplace. Dude wants $5000 for it. Claims it’s an original 1961 Fender Precision. Serial number 59037. As far as I know, they only came with rosewood necks in 1961. Also, the body color looks way off. And why does it look like there is there no decal on the...

Just prowling Ebay and came across this Jazz Bass. Serial number indicates 77-78 but truss rod should be bullet, neck should be three bolt, bridge pickup positioning seems off, Jazz Bass logo is missing. Thoughts? Fender vintage bass, Natural relic, Cream body, Bass guitar, bass guitar relic | eBay