Is this a real Fender or parts bass?

[NortyFiner]

Fendre Prescissors.

 

[GretschWretch]

However not?
Every potential buyer has a right to know if they are being bilked.
Buyer beware of course but all of the wellmeaning intensions are just excuses for counterfeiting.

With all the research options available these days, anyone who does not do their due diligence is just asking to be bilked. IMO, if you laze, you lose.

 

[GretschWretch]

The incident the OP is reporting is solid evidence that deceit doesn't have to be intentional. I guess our value systems will never line up. You think it is okay, I think it is dishonest.
I will never buy a bass from you.

Sorry; but if it isn't intentional, it isn't deceit. Misfeasance and malfeasance are different things. And it appears that all the fireworks in this thread are over "intent."

 

[Gravedigger Dav]

Sorry; but if it isn't intentional, it isn't deceit. Misfeasance and malfeasance are different things. And it appears that all the fireworks in this thread are over "intent."

There was intent on someone's part. We just don't know who. And that is part of the problem. Somebody got burned.
There are times in TB debates where I can see the point of the other side. This is not one of them. I have yet to read anything that would convince me it is acceptable to put a counterfeit label on anything.

 

[GretschWretch]

There was intent on someone's part. We just don't know who. And that is part of the problem. Somebody got burned.
There are times in TB debates where I can see the point of the other side. This is not one of them. I have yet to read anything that would convince me it is acceptable to put a counterfeit label on anything.

Putting the label on, yes, that is intent; but I don't see where any of us have enough evidence to leverage that into intent to deceive. My two cents and I'm done.

 

[DigitalMan]

There was intent on someone's part. We just don't know who. And that is part of the problem. Somebody got burned.
There are times in TB debates where I can see the point of the other side. This is not one of them. I have yet to read anything that would convince me it is acceptable to put a counterfeit label on anything.

Whatever happens surrounding this bass is only relevant to industrial counterfeiting. You can't possibly believe an individual has access to assemble a bass this craptacular and would put the obviously fake logo on top of it for esteem purposes and then it eventually matriculated it's way into the marketplace. This bass does not follow your narrative. This bass is an indictment of organized crime and nothing more.

 

[RiZzBot]

For some reason, I love these post. I cant wait to click and see what atrocity awaits my eyes. BTW, is this a real P?

 

[Binary1]

Out of pure curiosity, who does this? Are there examples? I have to admit I've never heard of this happening.

Google Kris Derrig/Slash Les Paul. That'll get you started.

 

[ThuzzleFump]

Fakery level high. F**kery level apparently high as well.

 

[Volunteerk9]

For some reason, I love these post. I cant wait to click and see what atrocity awaits my eyes. BTW, is this a real P?

View attachment 774218

Dammit..you beat me to it. Lol

I just hope you leave plenty of documentation to your heirs...

 

[line6man]

Total fake, not one Fender part on that load of firewood....

It's the Fender Firewood model. Feature high grade Chinese wood for finest burn and the excellence of tone. Long lasting flame with signature crackle and pop, and minimal smoke.

 

[Matthew Barrack]

Fake. Everything looks wrong. Even if the pickguard is real, it doesn't fit the shape of this bass like a Precision. Logo looks too small. Everything is off on that bass. Also notice this bass doesn't have the flat(ish) bottom of the body like a P.

 

[Ric5]

NOT FENDER ... NOT EVEN CLOSE

 

[bryan gibson]

What reason, other than to deceive, would a person put a logo on any object that isn't what the logo says? Is it an image or ego thing?
I don't understand you reasoning at all.

Stage Prop. Just like clothes, hats, boots, etc, all focusing towards a specific onstage "look." They do it in the movies all the time.

 

[Smooth_bass88]

Are you kidding me? That "thing" isn't even close to a Fender Bass.

 

[Slpbass81]

Haha oh man that bass is 100% fake and not even worth $100. How much did you spend on it?

 

[Snibborwocky]

Woooo look at that headstock shape! Spot on there LOL

 

[selowitch]

I agree that, strictly speaking, one is entitled legally and ethically to do whatever he or she wishes with a bass he or she owns.

However, some of things one might do with one's own property run the risk of making you look a bit foolish. Putting a fake logo on an instrument is legal counterfeiting at best, and it doesn't sit well with me. My disapproval, of course, is unlikely to mean much.

 

[Bajo Clarkko]

I recognize the headstock: I've seen it on an episode of, 'The Simpsons'.

 

[JIO]

Google Kris Derrig/Slash Les Paul. That'll get you started.

Exactly - I'm not sure how common it is anymore, but at one time in professional international bicycle racing, pro's would have custom bikes made for them w/their bike sponsor names applied to them. Looks like a Bianchi or whatever but was made by a master frame-builder in their home villa. That a top player would use a sponsor/endorser-labeled instrument that was actually custom made by a luthier for them is hardly a stretch. (and frankly, who cares…)