trlong Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 I'm wondering if anyone could provide me with some information on this guitar. I'm having trouble finding any info on it, around the internet. It's a model J200 NA. has an 11 digit serial number. A guy wants to trade me for one of my other guitars, and I just don't want to get ripped off. Where was it made? What would the value be in mint condition? thanks guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j45nick Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 We need pictures it see what it is. I haven't seen an 11-digit serial number before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trlong Posted October 19, 2012 Author Share Posted October 19, 2012 We need pictures it see what it is. I haven't seen an 11-digit serial number before. here are some pictures. Sorry they are not the best quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groovadelic Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 That's not a real Gibson. It's fake. Looks like the Chinese are doing a better job on the headstock and truss rod cover though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trlong Posted October 19, 2012 Author Share Posted October 19, 2012 That's not a real Gibson. It's fake. Looks like the Chinese are doing a better job on the headstock and truss rod cover though... thanks for the reply. That confirms what I was thinking. The workmanship/fit/finish, just doesn't seem to add up to what I expected from a Gibson. It does have a really nice sound to it, but not worth making a deal on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 . Welcome. Yep, fake. Smart move getting it checked out before purchasing. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanfender Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 I love how the nut is wrapped/melted around the truss rod cover. The Gibson label on the inside is clearly a fake. The bridge is also pretty funny. As fakes go, its a pretty good one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drathbun Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 It is easy to tell (if the guitar is in your hands) the difference between a nitro finish and a poly finish. I would be surprised if there was a fake with a nitro finish. The lack of any kind of figuring on that maple tells me it is a fake as well. The Chinese Epiphone EJ200's have that flat, plain, maple laminate as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-1854Me Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 "Quality instruments since 1873"...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davenumber2 Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 What is the sig on the fretboard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenchie1281734003 Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 What is the sig on the fretboard? "Pete Townsend". It looks like a fake of that model! Did anyone spot that there is no centre line support inside the soundhole? Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EuroAussie Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 I think the 'NA' stands for 'non authentic' ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trlong Posted October 21, 2012 Author Share Posted October 21, 2012 . Welcome. Yep, fake. Smart move getting it checked out before purchasing. . it just didn't feel like a high end guitar, as soon as I picked it up. when I first looked at it, it seemed like a nice looking guitar....however, the action on it is horrible....strings about a 1/4" off the fretboard at the 12th fret. the finish around the neck/nut/pickguard, etc, was not what I expected out of a Gibson. I have a Gibson Les Paul and it has a finish 10 times as good as this one. this was advertised as checked out at local music store, and sells for $4500...he had a picture of a J200 Custom on the add. lol I've had a couple Martins, and a Limited Takamine, and was shocked that a Gibson could be this bad....haha. Needless to say, it's not a Gibson. Thanks guys for all the replies. I'll be back to this forum in the future. I'm on the hunt for a high end acoustic, to go with my electrics, so might need an opinion at another time. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drathbun Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 "Pete Townsend". It looks like a fake of that model! Did anyone spot that there is no centre line support inside the soundhole? Steve. Single piece back. Another clue as if clues were needed in this case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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