Gadmir Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 So I picked up this guitar yesterday and I was confused by the TRC, I have never seen one that reads 'Gibson' before. I was wondering if anyone knows whether this guitar is real or not? A friend tells me for a period in the Korean plant they were still using this plate on the Epiphones, so that gives me a bit of hope but can anyone confirm this? Also, what would this guitar be worth? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capmaster Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 Hello Gadmir, and welcome here. I am not an expert, but as far as I can see from the pictures you provided it is real. There were indeed Epiphones made using GIBSON imprinted truss rod covers. There are experienced forum members who will help you deciphering the serial number I guess. They also might tell you what the guitar could be worth. Hope my words are a bit of a first aid... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteWilson Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 I have a Korean Les Paul Classic and a Chinese G-310, both with Gibson Truss Rod Covers. Both are genuine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vomer Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 ^^^ What they said, it's real. I'd like to pay half the new price for a used one, but the Standard is only £245 in the UK at the moment new, and they do fetch a lot more than half that second-hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gadmir Posted March 6, 2014 Author Share Posted March 6, 2014 ^^^ What they said, it's real. I'd like to pay half the new price for a used one, but the Standard is only £245 in the UK at the moment new, and they do fetch a lot more than half that second-hand. Thanks everyone! :D Is mine a Custom or a Standard? I thought it was a custom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender 4 Life Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 Thanks everyone! :D Is mine a Custom or a Standard? I thought it was a custom it's a Custom I have a U0401 SG Deluxe with the same Trussrod Cover......you're good to go! welcome to the forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shupe13 Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 Congrats! Very cool guitar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vomer Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 It's a Custom, of course, headstock binding, c.f. the Standard without. Sorry, was posting in a hurry. And value depends on where in the world you are, as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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