How to tell a fake fender?

[Dugujuijian]

Hi im just curious as im getting one soon. Anyone can tell me what to look out for? Thanks

 

[aquanaut]

the pick guard & the control knobs & the nut could be made from melamine.

if the strings don't have the 'dooong....dooong' sound maybe fake.

check the spelling on the head stock ...fender is spelt 'F-E-N-D-E-R' look out for
'F-N-E-D-R-E', 'F-O-N-D-A-R'....or if time permits ..'g-i-b-s-o-n'.

good luck

 

[fgl]

the pick guard & the control knobs & the nut could be made from melamine.

if the strings don't have the 'dooong....dooong' sound maybe fake.

check the spelling on the head stock ...fender is spelt 'F-E-N-D-E-R' look out for
'F-N-E-D-R-E', 'F-O-N-D-A-R'....or if time permits ..'g-i-b-s-o-n'.

good luck

I've seen FENDAR / FENTER / GIVSON b4 too

its true ..I have proof

 

[edyeo123]

if the fender bass does not sound like a bass, it's a fake.

 

[tropiccana]

if the fender bass does not sound like a bass, it's a fake.

lol....quite true also

 

[Jr-V]

I've seen FENDAR / FENTER / GIVSON b4 too

its true ..I have proof

Ehh i wanna see Givson Proof!!
LoL
Sounds like its made from india or sumthin.

 

[b33r]

http://www.guitardaterproject.org/fender.aspx

check the serial number, if there even is one.

 

[Dugujuijian]

All fenders serial numbers start with a Z? just asking

 

[Jr-V]

All fenders serial numbers start with a Z? just asking

Not necessary.
=)

 

[Dugujuijian]

Not necessary.
=)

Wad do u mean? The seriel numbers starting vary from MIM,CIJ and MIA?

 

[b33r]

yes, they vary.

http://www.fender.com/support/usa_instruments.php

 

[Jaydenial]

u can use the starting alphabet to check when your bass is made too..

 

[aquanaut]

you already know you still ask stupid questions???

Z is for 2000 onwards....

N is for Nineties

E is for Eighties

S is for Seventies

I is for .....Idiots like you

 

[Jaydenial]

chill ah aquanaut.. he doesnt know thats why he ask wad..

 

[fgl]

Ehh i wanna see Givson Proof!!
LoL
Sounds like its made from india or sumthin.

hahah YES BRO - IT IS :mrgreen:

 

[rottenramone]

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here's the givson website

http://www.givson.com/

 

[fgl]

here's the givson website

http://www.givson.com/

WAHAHAHAHA - CHECK OUT THEIR DISCLAIMER: :twisted:

BEWARE OF IMITATION -

wah beh tahan man ... :mrgreen:

 

[snuffleupagus]

don't forget to check for original holograms..

 

[foxxylady]

What's up with the faces on the holograms?!

 

[Jr-V]

Really made in India ar???
Wahahahaha

Still need hologram for originals? LOL!!!