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Post subject: Is this a fake Fender? A counterfeit?
Posted: Thu Aug 30, 2012 2:49 pm
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Forgive my ignorance but I came across this Tele and it has a Fender logo on it. The serial number doesn't jive with existing Fender standards, it's got a set neck and it's made in Indonesia, all of which I cannot find any reference to on Fenders website. Anyone seen this before?
Is it like a Bigfoot sighting? :shock:
Does Fender license their name out to job shops?

http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/TeleHHFMTCRT


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Post subject: Re: Is this a fake Fender? A counterfeit?
Posted: Thu Aug 30, 2012 3:00 pm
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Ok, well I guess I feel silly. I just found it on Fenders website: http://www.fender.com/products/special- ... ter-fmt-hh

I thought I had a "Bigfoot" sighting and couldn't believe my eyes. You think the Indonesian quality will be worth the price tag? Sure is pretty....


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Post subject: Re: Is this a fake Fender? A counterfeit?
Posted: Fri Aug 31, 2012 6:45 pm
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You're not likely to see a big dealer like Sweetwater selling knockoffs. :)


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Post subject: Re: Is this a fake Fender? A counterfeit?
Posted: Fri Aug 31, 2012 6:49 pm
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I buy lots of stuff from Sweetwater..astounding customer service! They even put candy in every package you get even if you just buy some strings..and then they call as soon as you get your order to make sure everything is ok..not too many places do business like that anymore!

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Post subject: Re: Is this a fake Fender? A counterfeit?
Posted: Fri Aug 31, 2012 8:05 pm
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Really? That's interesting. I did have a pleasant email conversation with someone from Sweetwater concerning the subject and they were playful and sincere about my inquiry.


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