Is this Fender cab legit?

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Brad
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This has been for sale for a while, the ad says it is a 70s Fender 4 12 cab but I haven't found anything online saying Fender ever made such a thing. There's no model listed nor any ID plate on the back. The handle ends either aren't original or have been painted black.
I really don't need this but it'd be cool to snag if it is indeed what the seller claims it to be.
edit: sorry I put this in tube amps! Mods, feel free to move this post if necessary.
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They made a few different model of 4x12 over the years. I have never heard anything great about them so i guess they are ok. CTS, Eminence, Oxford and a few others speakers could be in there. Also the possibility of JBL's.
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I’m with @Mozz The real treasure may be hidden inside. I would guess someone painted the corners and handle black. I looked and saw a few appear online so it is definitely something they made. Give it a shot if the price is right!


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I forget about the logos, the fender has the tail underneath, is that silverface era or earlier?
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The consesus on another site is this is a 70s Music Man cab with Fender grille cloth and logo, probably swapped out years ago to match a Fender amp. The seller may not even know what it really is.
They came with Eminence speakers. I might check it out.
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I've seen Fender cabs from the early 70's that size. One in particular had the speakers on a convex-folded speaker baffle. Very heavy and sounds great. If I recall, came with removable casters.
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