Members thom Posted September 8, 2010 Members Share Posted September 8, 2010 Maybe it's because I don't trust human kind in general or maybe my instincts are actually spot on... Either way I'd appreciate it if you guys would check out the pics of me new Fender '52 ri. At least that's what the seller told me it is. I don't think I've ever seen a brand new '52 from up close, but there's a couple of things that look kinda odd to me. The body was intentionally f*cked up at some point, I guess to give it somekind of relic look. And obviously the pickups aren't original. -Nothing stamped in the neck plate -Chips in the finish don't resemble the chips in any of the other nitro finished fenders I've ever owned, but look more like a damaged poly finish. -Not very clear on the pics, but the finish looks bright orange instead of the natural wood look you see on the pics. Not sure if that's normal for these models, but it's definatelly not what I tought "butterscotch blonde" would look like. Anything else I should look at? Any close-up shots of other parts of the guitar I should upload? Thanks a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lefchr Posted September 8, 2010 Members Share Posted September 8, 2010 It seems weird that their is no serial number on the neck plate. Have you taken the neck off to see if it says anything under there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rog951 Posted September 8, 2010 Members Share Posted September 8, 2010 More pix would help! There's absolutely nothing stamped or written in the neck pocket? That's not a good sign. Did you buy it as a USA AVRI? Because, the finish is way to thick to be nitro so it's not one of those for sure. Maybe it's MIJ/CIJ, but it should say so. Personally, I think your instincts are good...I think it's a cheap partscaster that someone put a Fender sticker on. Hope I'm wrong! Take off the pickguard and see what's under there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GilmourD Posted September 8, 2010 Members Share Posted September 8, 2010 Serial should be on the bridge plate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zenbu Posted September 8, 2010 Members Share Posted September 8, 2010 have you asked at the TDPRI site? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Kap'n Posted September 8, 2010 Members Share Posted September 8, 2010 Looks like a mongrel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NITROHOLIC Posted September 8, 2010 Members Share Posted September 8, 2010 its beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BG76 Posted September 8, 2010 Members Share Posted September 8, 2010 I could have built you a more real looking one for a lot less. What does it look like with the guard off? Is there a s/n on the bridge? That looks like a poly finish to me, but I could be wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members HanSolo Posted September 8, 2010 Members Share Posted September 8, 2010 Fake partscaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Ratae Corieltauvorum Posted September 8, 2010 Moderators Share Posted September 8, 2010 I'd bet part of my next months salary that's a Baja body Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Ratae Corieltauvorum Posted September 8, 2010 Moderators Share Posted September 8, 2010 That looks like a poly finish to me, but I could be wrong. I don't think you are;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members WRGKMC Posted September 8, 2010 Members Share Posted September 8, 2010 It doesnt look right to me. Theres several things that throw up a question mark. The decal looks strange, neck plate and screws, the finish is definately wrong. Fender has been using poly for a long time now and even with they're laquered finishes, it doesnt chip like that, but cheesy imports do. From what I can see of the headstock, its shape looks wrong. so does the hand pocket. Too deep and too swayed across under the neck as well. The fake wear on the front is an obvious attempt to make it look old. Laquer finishes dont wear like that at all, and when they do the wood also darkens. I'd say it a Frankenstein that wasnt built very well. Hopefully you didnt pay much for it. If it sounds good, thats fine. Just dont try an pawn it off as an actual Fender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Angry Tele Posted September 8, 2010 Members Share Posted September 8, 2010 the neck looks way to light for a 52RI, and the body color is weird. 52RI do chip like that though because they are thick nitro on top of thick poly...we need to see the 12th fret markers, and the inside cavity, and neck heel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hrcnsfan Posted September 8, 2010 Members Share Posted September 8, 2010 Also, shouldn't the decal have a layer or two of clear over it to keep it from scratching off like that...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Angry Tele Posted September 8, 2010 Members Share Posted September 8, 2010 Also, shouldn't the decal have a layer or two of clear over it to keep it from scratching off like that...? no, thats how all avris are, just like the vintage ones were. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members snorkel Posted September 8, 2010 Members Share Posted September 8, 2010 Serial should be on the bridge plate. Yes. It looks real, mine has a chip kinda like yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Angry Tele Posted September 8, 2010 Members Share Posted September 8, 2010 here you can see some chips my 52RI has (right), under the thick nitro is a layer of poly (light colored area) Also note how dark the neck is compared to the left (CIJ Micawbre) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hrcnsfan Posted September 8, 2010 Members Share Posted September 8, 2010 no, thats how all avris are, just like the vintage ones were. Gotcha...thanks for the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Angry Tele Posted September 8, 2010 Members Share Posted September 8, 2010 Gotcha...thanks for the info. hers my avri Jaguar logo falling apart, the nitro checked under the logo. Often you will see pre cbs Fenders with no logo, they'd just fall right off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members thom Posted September 8, 2010 Author Members Share Posted September 8, 2010 Thanks for the replies. Most of you seem to be sure it's a fake partscaster... There's a number stamped in the bridge. "Fender Patend 48459". This is what the neck heel and neck pocket look like though:freak: : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members thom Posted September 8, 2010 Author Members Share Posted September 8, 2010 Neck pu cavity: Cavity for the control plate. Looks like installing the new pickups was the dude's first soldering experience:rolleyes: Didn't check the wiring with a diagram yet btw, if anyone notices anything weird letme know please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members thom Posted September 8, 2010 Author Members Share Posted September 8, 2010 Real or fake, the neck stamp says 2004, not 2005 like the seller claimed. That's the least of my concerns ofcourse, I don't care if it's a year older then I tought. But even though it was a killer deal, it was still too much money for a cheap partscaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Angry Tele Posted September 8, 2010 Members Share Posted September 8, 2010 sounds like a 60th anniversery AVRI neck with a baja body Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ralph onion Posted September 8, 2010 Members Share Posted September 8, 2010 I think you got {censored}ed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ralph onion Posted September 8, 2010 Members Share Posted September 8, 2010 I bought one when they first came out. The s # is stamped on the bridge plate and it does not say VINTAGE on the neck end. One of the last guitars made at the Fullerton plant. For a year they were made in Japan and they have VINTAGE stamped on the neck. If it smells like {censored} it probably is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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