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The real Ace Frehley guitars are soooooo expensive. It makes the idea of a ... (ahem) ... "non-authentic" Ace LP very tempting. Worst case, even if the guitar sucks, it would look cool as hell hanging on a wall. A real one:

My brother, I am no expert either. Believe me. Yes, as you astutely stated, the scallop on the bottom of the neck is wrong. And you may be totally right about the luster thing, too, as a real Hummingbird will have real MoP fret markers. Also, just looking into it a small bit more, some common things the MIC's versions get wrong are the interior label is not centered or level (see pic below), triple binding not right, missing vertical "light wood" interior bracing (see pic), and incorrect colors and slight mistakes in pickguard graphic (an example of that was in the previously posted MIC pic), etc., etc. To be very clear ... with all of this talk of fake stuff, I want to be clear that I am in no way insinuating or asserting that the OP's guitar is fake. It is just that there are lots of fake Hummingbirds out there especially from that 2007 era, and I, speaking only for myself now, would be very suspicious of such an under-valued guitar. This pic is from a real 2007 Hummingbird where you can see the perfect placement of the label and the light-wood vertical bracing:

Well, actually there are red wings on the hummingbird in the picture, along with the red flower petals. Additionally, it is interesting that the only thing you pick out is "luster" which is likely more an issue with the photograph more than anything. Hmmm. Just an observation ...

Yeah, it was some very nice work to replicate it. However, this would definitely fall in the "definitely not for me ..." category as I am not a fan of silver-burst or sparkle (let alone both), and the added tuning issues of a Bigsby (they sure look cool, though, no doubt). But the clear miss, to me, is the lack of headstock binding which kinda makes it look a little naked for a LPC. Also, while it is not that obvious in the pics due to resolution, I think a LPC with single-ply "standard" neck/body binding also would look out of place. Now this will likely be really off putting to many here, but I really like the original ebony Les Paul Standard ... bone stock. Not a hater, though ... really. (I skimmed through the video, so if they addressed the above issues, I apologize)

The Slash standards are the only ones to have uncovered black coils with cream rings stock, I believe.

I could pick out a MIC Les Paul immediately, because I know what to look for. But I am not that familiar at all with real Gibson acoustics, so I would have no idea what to look for in a fake Dove/Hummingbird/other besides any obvious "problems". Just curious ... is there anything in particular in that pic that jumps out at you for you to say that?

Wow, a Slash?

Are you SURE that it is real? The MIC varieties are out there and decent guitars ... Their latest trick to get the fakes thru Customs inspectors is to have stickers over the headstock face with a different maker name that is then removed by the end user to reveal the nice headstock with the Gibson-inlay logo.

That was a no brainer to me. If you went to resell it, you would have to explain that to potential buyers. Crazy. Post your new one when you get it.

Thank you for the info!

So this is the cover of Nancy Wilson's new album. The Fender logo being so incredibly prominent along with the color contrast is clearly no accident. The "pay for product placement" thing is nothing new, and it does not bother me in the least. Also considering that Fender is driving hard to the hoop trying to attract female guitar players, it only makes sense for Fender. HOWEVER, it comes off as a little odd considering that Gibson just released an Epiphone Nighthawk 'Nancy Wilson' signature model just a few months ago ...

Wow, pretty cool guitar. For those like me, who is not familiar with this model and does not know what the "MCK" is, it is the Master Control Knob. Additionally, this guitar came with a RIP (Robot Interface Pack) to -- I assume -- provide a computer interface for recording. Who is the expert here to help Max out?? "The Dark Fire's MCK also controls the ability to change pickups and coils, allowing you the ability to adjust tone and tunings"

I am just glad to know ... that back in 2011 ... the forum was being properly monitored by the SSS (solid state stormtroopers) ...

When I first read this, I thought he "checked out with" a new LP Std. Very disappointed to find no NGD photos. Jus sayin' ...

Yeah, they are out there. They have even made some models with just the plate and no tremelo. No surprise that I am a fan. It is a great look. This is my '79 Std Kalamazoo.

So, did you send it to Nashville? Or are they using local "authorized" shops? How were the prices?

Wow, the outpouring of emotion here is really moving ... Jim Steinman was extremely talented, without a doubt. But it was Meat Loaf who made it all come to life. For those that do not know, Meat Loaf was one of the most impressive stage performers of our time. His performances along with the elaborate stage sets and a large band made for legendary concerts. Also, probably the best songs Ted Nugent ever recorded were the 4+ tracks he recorded with Meat Loaf (for any 70s Ted fans, that is well worth seeking out if you have not heard it ...). RIP, sir ... we may not be saddened. But I am ....

On a $3000 LP Slash model? Not acceptable. I am really surprised to see that out of Gibson these days. Definitely, send it back.

Both Pawn Stars and Counting Cars are so painfully obvious that they are scripted out to the n-th detail that they are a little hard for me to watch. That being said, I completely concede/agree that the actual "pawn item appraisals" and also the cars on Counting Cars (in spite of the horrible scripts) can be very compelling. My TV guilty pleasure is way worse than yours, though. I am a Top Chef junkie along with whatever dumb cooking competition the Food Network has to trot out ... LOL

I have had quite a few tube amps, some with problems but mostly no problems. But on the SS side I have never had a problem, and that includes SS amps from Gallien Kruger and multiple Line 6 amps. To the contrary, Line 6 has really impressed me. Their older amps from a decade ago could really be made to sing if you get their tone tweaked in, while their newer stuff sounds even better and also has great functionality. Just my opinion, though.

Agreed, except sometimes one needs an amp too.

Solid-state amps today are very good, and provide an incredible amount of user flexibility in tones, user presets, built-in cordless, better foot-switch controls, lower weight, and home recording ... all at a lower cost than tube amps. This is also just my opinion, but ... I think it is absolutely CRAZY to go buy some expensive tube amp just so you can THEN spend half as much MORE on all of your effects boxes (you know who you are) that you have to lay in front of it to get the tones that you really want ... instead of just getting a nice higher end SS amp that will do ALL of that and much more at so much lower cost. Okay, now feel free to disregard me as a some non-purist errant opinion ... That's perfectly okay as I am used to it. I won't mind one bit. 😀

Dream Theater -- Awake (their second album ... I think)

That's funny, though. "Now check out this guitar stand! Here, let me move this Flying V out of the way so you can see it better ..."

Nice -- Love the stand, too!