Is this a good deal on this vintage part??

BlackieStratMan · March 16th, 2008, 06:00 PM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170202091329&ru=http%3 A%2F%2Fsearch.ebay.com%3A80%2Fsearch%2Fsearch.dll% 3Ffrom%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dm37%26satitle%3D170202091 329%26category0%3D%26fvi%3D1

MartineckArt · March 16th, 2008, 06:09 PM

Maybe if it was $4.95
Number font looks wrong. I would say a fake.
(not too surprising from this seller)

odiemann · March 16th, 2008, 06:09 PM

Do you REALLY think that is a vintage part?????!!!!!!

sonicland · March 16th, 2008, 06:11 PM

There have been many posts on this forum about the authenticity of the parts and guitars this ebayer has been selling. Many TDPRI's have shown pretty conclusive proof that this person sells stuff that just isn't what he says it is, or is of dubious pedigree. That aside, it's obviously a lot of money for a bridge. IMHO, just as an example, if I had a 53 Tele that my dad gave me and he had changed the bridge years ago and I wanted to get a period bridge back on it, then $450 is not out of the question for a bridge on a $20,000 vintage guitar. However, if you're looking to put some vintage mojo on a non vintage guitar, then I think it's a complete waste of money.

yegbert · March 16th, 2008, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MartineckArt

Maybe if it was $4.95
Number font looks wrong. I would say a fake.
(not too surprising from this seller)

I don't know about the font, but the number looks like it was stamped differently than the FENDER PAT PEND. It looks more distinct from the top side, and it's the only stamping that shows from the bottom side.

Doug Ferguson · March 16th, 2008, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yegbert

I don't know about the font, but the number looks like it was stamped differently than the FENDER PAT PEND. It looks more distinct from the top side, and it's the only stamping that shows from the bottom side.

My thoughts exactly. It looks newer.

BillyG · March 16th, 2008, 07:02 PM

If you don't own 5024, what do you need it for anyway?

Mark Davis · March 16th, 2008, 07:06 PM

If it was really THAT old it would be oxidized.

The number doest look right too thick numbers.

But it just looks too new to be that old.

PeterUK · March 16th, 2008, 07:42 PM

No.

Read the "Tele Bible" and the "Blackguard book".

I'll do you that number for $100.

Good profit for me too!

No, no, no, no, no.

Peter

PeterUK · March 16th, 2008, 07:55 PM

1950's Fender Telecaster Bridge and Saddles

Impossible to see the grit paper marks.

And of course, leave the bridge outside overnight and the letters would never fill with condensation and rust faster than the rest of the bridge.

I'll snipe this one at the last minute!

Not that I'd know this stuff without trying!

Peter

MartineckArt · March 16th, 2008, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yegbert

I don't know about the font, but the number looks like it was stamped differently than the FENDER PAT PEND. It looks more distinct from the top side, and it's the only stamping that shows from the bottom side.

I was trying not to sound like a know-it-all. I should have said it this way:
The font used for the numbers is all wrong. Too rounded. The font used for the letters is close but still off and also looks etched instead of stamped.

PJ · March 16th, 2008, 08:57 PM

Not sure, but I just jumped out of the bidding on this NOS "69" bridgeplate, because the marking look different than my '70 plate.
Not a bad deal at $138 if it's really NOS, but not worth that if it's a fake.

March 16th, 2008, 06:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
BlackieStratMan TDPRI Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: ca, usa Posts: 69	Is this a good deal on this vintage part?? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170202091329&ru=http%3 A%2F%2Fsearch.ebay.com%3A80%2Fsearch%2Fsearch.dll% 3Ffrom%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dm37%26satitle%3D170202091 329%26category0%3D%26fvi%3D1

March 16th, 2008, 06:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
odiemann Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Denver Age: 41 Posts: 1,406	Do you REALLY think that is a vintage part?????!!!!!! __________________ It just got better, I think

March 16th, 2008, 07:06 PM	#8 (permalink)
Mark Davis Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bakersfield Ca. Age: 58 Posts: 12,741	If it was really THAT old it would be oxidized. The number doest look right too thick numbers. But it just looks too new to be that old. __________________ I'm so blind my seeing eye dog needs glasses.

March 16th, 2008, 07:42 PM	#9 (permalink)
PeterUK Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: . Posts: 2,828	No, no, no..... No. Read the "Tele Bible" and the "Blackguard book". I'll do you that number for $100. Good profit for me too! No, no, no, no, no. Peter

March 16th, 2008, 07:55 PM	#10 (permalink)
PeterUK Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: . Posts: 2,828	Buy this one instead. Same seller! 1950's Fender Telecaster Bridge and Saddles Impossible to see the grit paper marks. And of course, leave the bridge outside overnight and the letters would never fill with condensation and rust faster than the rest of the bridge. I'll snipe this one at the last minute! Not that I'd know this stuff without trying! Peter

March 16th, 2008, 06:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
MartineckArt Tele-Meister Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: CT Posts: 137	Maybe if it was $4.95 Number font looks wrong. I would say a fake. (not too surprising from this seller)

March 16th, 2008, 06:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
sonicland Tele-Meister Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Pigs Holler, PA Posts: 131	There have been many posts on this forum about the authenticity of the parts and guitars this ebayer has been selling. Many TDPRI's have shown pretty conclusive proof that this person sells stuff that just isn't what he says it is, or is of dubious pedigree. That aside, it's obviously a lot of money for a bridge. IMHO, just as an example, if I had a 53 Tele that my dad gave me and he had changed the bridge years ago and I wanted to get a period bridge back on it, then $450 is not out of the question for a bridge on a $20,000 vintage guitar. However, if you're looking to put some vintage mojo on a non vintage guitar, then I think it's a complete waste of money.

March 16th, 2008, 07:02 PM	#7 (permalink)
BillyG Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Summerville, SC Age: 41 Posts: 431	If you don't own 5024, what do you need it for anyway?

March 16th, 2008, 08:57 PM	#12 (permalink)
PJ Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 2,039 4 Photos	Not sure, but I just jumped out of the bidding on this NOS "69" bridgeplate, because the marking look different than my '70 plate. Not a bad deal at $138 if it's really NOS, but not worth that if it's a fake. __________________ PJ "I don't know if it's art, but I like it."