FMIC (Fender) apparently has legal authority over what you do with their guitars.

[Stratman]

Re: FMIC (Fender) apparently has legal authority over what you do with their guitars.

I used a Stratocaster neck shape and a Telecaster neck shape (Back sides) to model my CNC programmed dimensions for CNC necks that I make and sell.

I purposely changed the head stock - in the process of CNC programming, I discovered that these is only a very slight difference between the neck shapes within a specific Fender scale (B & C shaped).

I changed to a slightly thicker (Fatter) neck thickness towards the butt end of the neck where that attach to the body.

If Fender wanted to challenge me, let them get their lawyers ready... My necks are similar but changed, so no copyright in my opinion has changed.

HOWEVER, with the exception of the pickup cavities (Routed to be able to take hum buckers in all positions) - the bodies are CNC to the same shapes, which could maybe get me into trouble with Fender...

 

[kramersteen]

Re: FMIC (Fender) apparently has legal authority over what you do with their guitars.

I used a Stratocaster neck shape and a Telecaster neck shape (Back sides) to model my CNC programmed dimensions for CNC necks that I make and sell.

I purposely changed the head stock - in the process of CNC programming, I discovered that these is only a very slight difference between the neck shapes within a specific Fender scale (B & C shaped).

I changed to a slightly thicker (Fatter) neck thickness towards the butt end of the neck where that attach to the body.

If Fender wanted to challenge me, let them get their lawyers ready... My necks are similar but changed, so no copyright in my opinion has changed.

HOWEVER, with the exception of the pickup cavities (Routed to be able to take hum buckers in all positions) - the bodies are CNC to the same shapes, which could maybe get me into trouble with Fender...

There made in china man, I'm pretty sure you're safe.

 

[frankfalbo]

Re: FMIC (Fender) apparently has legal authority over what you do with their guitars.

...I purposely changed the head stock...

If Fender wanted to challenge me, let them get their lawyers ready... My necks are similar but changed, so no copyright in my opinion has changed.

HOWEVER, with the exception of the pickup cavities (Routed to be able to take hum buckers in all positions) - the bodies are CNC to the same shapes, which could maybe get me into trouble with Fender...

It's trademark not copyright. it's the Fender headstocks that are trademarked, which you said you changed. They couldn't care less about whether you copied the shape on the back of the neck. It's already been mentioned here that Fender has not been able to trademark the body shapes. So anyone can make the body shapes, with any pickup cavities. Fender probably doesn't want to challenge you, and will not be getting their lawyers ready.

 

[Stratman]

Re: FMIC (Fender) apparently has legal authority over what you do with their guitars.

It's trademark not copyright. it's the Fender headstocks that are trademarked, which you said you changed. They couldn't care less about whether you copied the shape on the back of the neck. It's already been mentioned here that Fender has not been able to trademark the body shapes. So anyone can make the body shapes, with any pickup cavities. Fender probably doesn't want to challenge you, and will not be getting their lawyers ready.

I do sell the complete guitar with equipped with either a set of Seymour Duncan, Fishman Fluence, or Zexcoil pickups, dependent on purchaser's choice.
I only use BladeRunner bridges and Schiller tuners.
With the exception of the Fishman Fluence pickups, I only use Seymour Duncan pots.

Wisecracks about made in China aside, I do this for a hobby as well as make money for my efforts and the people who purchase these guitars are my best salesman because they bring new customers to me... (PS: it has not paid for the expensive CNC machine yet, ut that is not why I got into this process in the first place)

 

[dominus]

Re: FMIC (Fender) apparently has legal authority over what you do with their guitars.

What I see happening here is Fender probably has an intern or assistant in the social media branch of Fender marketing. Part of that person's job is to scan Ebay and other outlets for anything detrimental to the brand. There is most likely a laundry list of things they look at from counterfeit Strats to counterfeit parts. It is easier for them to simply flag a questionable part then to weed through the serial numbers of every altered neck and body on the web. Some genuine Fender parts will definitely get flagged like the OP's neck but at the end of the day they are trying to protect the brand and the consumer. From what I can see the only option the OP has is to put a Squire water slide decal on the neck or sell it privately.

The screwed up part of this is Ebay sells the water slide decals for $10

My thoughts exactly. Probably a overzealous and ignorant young employee or intern trying to prove herself.

I looked her up on Google, apparently she is a lawyer and used to be (probably still is) involved with an MLM company that's being investigated. I'd like to offer my congratulations to Fender on doing proper background checks with their hires.

 

[Kamanda~SD]

Re: FMIC (Fender) apparently has legal authority over what you do with their guitars.

^^ Do you guys honestly think a company like Fender, with a team of lawyers would not have done their homework? Imagine how many times these guys tried to get sued in a year.

If anything it would be a paralegal or something doing it, someone who may not be 'the lawyer' but someone with enough background and education to be able to do so. Also, most things arn't written by those who sign in, they just...well...read it and sign off on it.

 

[80's_Metal]

Re: FMIC (Fender) apparently has legal authority over what you do with their guitars.

Fender is getting as bad as Apple.

 

[Stratman]

Re: FMIC (Fender) apparently has legal authority over what you do with their guitars.

Fender is getting as bad as Apple.

Are you trying to say that Fender is a BAD apple?

 

[Scott_F]

Re: FMIC (Fender) apparently has legal authority over what you do with their guitars.

Perhaps in future listings, show a before and after photo of the head stock to prove your point and nip it in the bud?