Whats this?

robgilmo

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HOUSE-CLEARANCE-ELECTRIC-TELECASTER-GUITAR-/112344217406?hash=item1a283cb73e:g:N6UAAOSw4CFY0tsZ

Its not a Fender, is it?

SidNewton

Doubt it's a Fender. States 'Looks to have had name added'. Seller claims it's from a house clearance yet also has a strap and stand not included in the sale. I reckon they know exactly what it is they have for sale.

Voxman

No its not - its a copy, probably Japanese or Korean.  The tuners are cheap non-geared versions, and the logo looks like its a transfer that's been added.  The sunburst colour & gradient finish is also not a Fender sunburst colour or gradient, and the pickguard is not a Fender tortoiseshell. 

SidNewton

Can't see any sign of a serial number either.

thermionic

Noticeably, it's a toploader.

FX_Munkee

Migraine inducing?

Evilmags

Headstock looks too big and body shape looks wrong as well. Looks like a POS...

Voxman

thermionic said:

Noticeably, it's a toploader.

Toploader - que??

Sassafras

Even Stevie Wonder could tell it's not a Fender.

guitars4you

Voxman said:

thermionic said:

Noticeably, it's a toploader.

Toploader - que??

normally on a Tele the strings go through the body first - you'll see the 6 ferrules on the rear of the body - very few are loaded via top of the bridge, just behind the saddles, so 6 small holes on the rim of the bridge - hence top loader - so it is not a new signature model for that band - hope that makes sense

mikeyrob73

Headstock looks horrendous 

ICBM

It's also going to play hilariously out of tune.

Look at the bridge saddles .

guitars4you

ICBM said:

It's also going to play hilariously out of tune.

Look at the bridge saddles .

plus the bottom E just disappears between the top nut and around the 7th fret - see thru' strings and that is a first