Blueblooded Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 I ran across this fake Gibson for sale ad on CL and thought the construction photos quite interesting. Like the neck pocket is non-existent and the body appears to be finished. Not sure, but I think conventional construction has the neck and body joined before any finishing takes place. Anyway, thought some of you might find this interesting... http://saginaw.craigslist.org/msg/5361492368.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stein Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 He's asking a lot of money for that thing, ain't he? You can get a LOT better guitar for 400 bucks American. I flagged the hell out of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karloff Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 Anyone knowingly selling those should be punched in the face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 How much for the case? rct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueblooded Posted December 29, 2015 Author Share Posted December 29, 2015 He's asking a lot of money for that thing, ain't he? You can get a LOT better guitar for 400 bucks American. I flagged the hell out of it. Agree 110%. The point of posting this was to show the strange construction techniques being used. While it may look nice, I'd bet it plays like a POS. And I'm pretty sure putting a manufacturer's name and registered trademark, along with "Made in the USA" on a product that ain't, are all illegal/criminal. I think it's time it becomes a crime to knowingly purchase/own anything like this to deter anyone with a little conscience from buying/owning/selling such items. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 Agree 110%. The point of posting this was to show the strange construction techniques being used. While it may look nice, I'd bet it plays like a POS. And I'm pretty sure putting a manufacturer's name and registered trademark, along with "Made in the USA" on a product that ain't, are all illegal/criminal. I think it's time it becomes a crime to knowingly purchase/own anything like this to deter anyone with a little conscience from buying/owning/selling such items. The law of this land never has and never will enter into a commercial transaction between two willing participants. Half of what is on television would be gone overnight if they did that. rct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riffster Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 Yea, I wish all things were so clearly advertised as that ad. I have bought quite a few things "legally" over the years that were not what was advertised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karloff Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 How much for the case? rct this made me laugh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinlander Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 Fake remains a fake no matter how "honest" is the advertisement. Once it is in the market with a fake Gibson logo, who knows how many people might get screwed later on... Can't buy a Gibson because it is too expensive? There are legitimate more affordable alternative with a proper logo or headstock. One might have the right to fool himself with instant gratification but not other people... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karloff Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 Fake remains a fake no matter how "honest" is the advertisement. Once it is in the market with a fake Gibson logo, who knows how many people might get screwed later on... Can't buy a Gibson because it is too expensive? There are legitimate more affordable alternative with a proper logo or headstock. One might have the right to fool himself with instant gratification but not other people... exactly. Ibanez. Ibanez are really nice guitars. i've liked everyone i've played. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibson Artist Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 exactly. Ibanez. Ibanez are really nice guitars. i've liked everyone i've played. My old ibanez af-105 wish i didnt sell it, it was beautiful with real mother of pearl, abolone, real wood knobs etc. They dont even make this model any longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deeman Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 Judging by the timestamp, you'll have the guitar back in 21 years or so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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