Fake. (the Genuine type)

WindmillGuitars · February 2020

So this is FAKE (The GENUINE fake .. not fake FAKE)

Since when were fake items classified?

Is a genuine fake better than a fake fake? Is a fake fake actually genuine?

I'm lost!

MattNovak · February 2020

Bold text mine:

Adorned with custom-made "Fender Custom Shop" decals, this Genuine Fake Stratocaster-Style electric guitar will (A) have you rubbing your eyes! With a professional set-up from our talented guitar technicians and all the trimmings to make this guitar look and sound just like a real Fender Stratocaster (such as an engraved Fender backplate & Fender tuners), this triple lipstick pickup beauty may as well be the real deal! Equipped with the typical five-way pickup switch, three control knobs, pearloid scratchplate, a (B) flamed-style maple neck and a sound that is incredibly close to the real thing, you would be grabbing yourself a unique piece of kit to call your very own! Excellent Condition.

(A) Yup. Check out that sweet pickguard fit:

(B) WTF is a flamed-style maple neck???

Funkfingers · February 2020

Brown and sticky!

I like how somebody pushed too hard on one of the machinehead gear housings whilst etching the genuine fake script logo.

The pickguard fits the neck heel well, doncha think? The fingerboard has room for one more fret.

Anyone who freely chooses to buy that item deserves to be ripped off.

Wolfetone · February 2020

How on God's Earth can Ebay allow this pile of fake shite on its listings??

HoraceB · February 2020

It's like, how much more fake could this be? and the answer is none. None more fake.

JerkMoans · February 2020

Well I’ve reported it fwiw. Can just see some poor kid getting badly ripped off by this POS down there line.

Jeremiah · February 2020

When I made a pickguard myself by cutting the plastic with a hacksaw, the fit was better than that.

mikeyrob73 · February 2020

Reported

MattNovak · February 2020

HoraceB said:

It's like, how much more fake could this be? and the answer is none. None more fake.

Such a fine line between fake and genuine

TonyR · February 2020

mikeyrob73 said:

Reported

Likewise

fretfinder · February 2020

Saw some nice Levis for sale in Turkey once when on hols. The seller assured us they were genuine fakes. Such honesty!

CasperCaster · February 2020

TonyR said:

mikeyrob73 said:

Reported

Likewise

Likewise. Passing Off is Passing Off, regardless of how upfront about it you are.

What is most disappointing is that the seller is R&T Music in Barrow. I had always considered them to be a reputable shop, but I wouldn't consider buying from them now. It's pretty shabby to sell goods like that, and they have no control how they are sold on in the future, so R&T Music's behaviour is inexcusable in my view.

HarrySeven · February 2020

My fave bit is this:

All our guitars have a Gold Service before we allow them to leave!!

*A new set of strings (if needed).

*String height, truss rod and intonation adjusted.

*Polished frets.

*Lemon oiled fingerboard (If applicable).

*Electrics checked and serviced.

*A final polish of the guitar before delivery.

So that’s the ‘Gold’ service? They might put some strings on if needed? Jeez, I’d hate to see the Bronze.

ArchtopDave · February 2020

HarrySeven said:

My fave bit is this:

All our guitars have a Gold Service before we allow them to leave!!

A new set of strings (if needed).
String height, truss rod and intonation adjusted.
Polished frets.
Lemon oiled fingerboard (If applicable).
Electrics checked and serviced.
A final polish of the guitar before delivery.

So that’s the ‘Gold’ service? Jeez, I’d hate to see the Bronze.

Even the Gold Service is proper fake --- it's our one and only Fool's Gold Service.

Funkfingers · February 2020

Wolfetone said:

How … can Ebay allow this pile of fake shite on its listings??

HoraceB said:

It's like, how much more fake could this be? and the answer is none. None more fake.

eBay and PayPal are only interested in two things. Unfortunately, these are not titties and beer.

Nope. They just want to rake in listing fees and take their cut of final selling prices. No amount of flagging dodgy listings will result in deletion.

prowla · February 2020

It's illegal to sell, regardless of how flippantly they state what it truly is.

The fake Fender logo forms part of the description.

SNAKEBITE · February 2020

It's actually a bricks and mortar shop!

I assumed it was a bloke selling out of his bedroom in his mum's house.

jonnyburgo · February 2020

fretfinder said:

Saw some nice Levis for sale in Turkey once when on hols. The seller assured us they were genuine fakes. Such honesty!

Last time I was in Turkey to see my dad, a market seller was shouting in his best cod northern accent "Alright love, cheap shite here" Hilarious.

FX_Munkee · February 2020

CasperCaster said:

TonyR said:

mikeyrob73 said:

Reported

Likewise

Likewise. Passing Off is Passing Off, regardless of how upfront about it you are.

What is most disappointing is that the seller is R&T Music in Barrow. I had always considered them to be a reputable shop, but I wouldn't consider buying from them now. It's pretty shabby to sell goods like that, and they have no control how they are sold on in the future, so R&T Music's behaviour is inexcusable in my view.

Yep, genuinely surprised they're advertising this. Had good service from them before so this is sad to see.

*goes off to cross reference the serial number on his amp to make sure it's a genuine genuine and not a genuine fake*

breakstuff · February 2020

jonnyburgo said:

fretfinder said:

Saw some nice Levis for sale in Turkey once when on hols. The seller assured us they were genuine fakes. Such honesty!

Last time I was in Turkey to see my dad, a market seller was shouting in his best cod northern accent "Alright love, cheap shite here" Hilarious.

Last time I was there, a guy was shouting "Cheaper than Asda".

Made me chuckle.

CasperCaster · February 2020

SNAKEBITE said:

It's actually a bricks and mortar shop!
I assumed it was a bloke selling out of his bedroom in his mum's house.

Yup, R&T Music in Barrow. It's been there for years. They recently had a nice Tele in stock, which I liked the look of, but I now think I'll pass. I'm not sure if they are an authorised Fender dealer or not - presumably after this they won't be....

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