Lukkz Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 Hi everyone, Just found this LP custom on "the italian craigslist", but it looks wrong to me. Price is 2800€. Here are some pics, let me know if it's a fake or not. https://imgur.com/a/9rnyqnk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 Never seen. A LP with custom shop on the head stock like that. I'm going with fake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 need... better... pictures... Close up of the entire bridge that is clear and detailed could end the debate. That it does not have the proper case is a bit of a red flag. It looks like a Supreme ES LP but who knows, they're (as in counterfeits) every where Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lukkz Posted February 11, 2020 Author Share Posted February 11, 2020 Yeah i know, but those are the only pictures in the ad... i may be in bad faith but looking closely that looks like an epi bridge to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lukkz Posted February 11, 2020 Author Share Posted February 11, 2020 Update: the guy says it's a florentine custom order but wont send pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twang Gang Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 Looks a little off to me. The horn on the cutaway seems a little odd shaped. And if he ordered it special as a custom shop guitar why doesn't he have the original case? I'd want to see it in person and play it before thinking about making an offer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lukkz Posted February 11, 2020 Author Share Posted February 11, 2020 Managed to get some videos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, Lukkz said: Update: the guy says it's a florentine custom order but wont send pics. Then there is your sign. Run away and let it go. I would demand pictures with the truss rod cover off. I would demand pictures of the control cavity opened to make sure it has Gibson pots. If he is unwilling to do that, then no. Edited February 11, 2020 by Sgt. Pepper 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bill Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 2 hours ago, Lukkz said: Yeah i know, but those are the only pictures in the ad... i may be in bad faith but looking closely that looks like an epi bridge to me The whole deal smells bad. I would avoid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 2 hours ago, Lukkz said: Update: the guy says it's a florentine custom order but wont send pics. Dang, Well with out more pics and info to verify authenticity, you're very wise to be cautions. If I am not mistakin, there should also be a COA with any custom shop build, but those can get lost unless carefull. Keep us posted if there are new developments and GOOD luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny 6 String Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 (edited) 4 hours ago, Lukkz said: Hi everyone, Just found this LP custom on "the italian craigslist", but it looks wrong to me. Price is 2800€. Here are some pics, let me know if it's a fake or not. Hi Lukks; The poor pic was suspect, but the vids are proof, NOT real. Do not buy this, keep looking and good luck. Johnny Edited February 11, 2020 by Johnny 6 String Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lukkz Posted February 11, 2020 Author Share Posted February 11, 2020 Thank you all guys, you've all been very helpful. I'll just try to report the ad, or at least tell the guy to write it in the description. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 15 minutes ago, Lukkz said: Thank you all guys, you've all been very helpful. I'll just try to report the ad, or at least tell the guy to write it in the description. I think you can report a fake directly to Gibson. What it does, or what they do is anybody's guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01GT eibach Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 The logo just looks a little off ... the placement of it, and the "s" and "G" especially. That is either a $5000 Gibson -- or a $500 Chinese Gibson (and still probably a nice playing guitar once set up correctly). And I would put my money on the latter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 In the video the logo is awful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparquelito Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 A limerick for you; Whether it was real or fake, that blingy guitar takes the cake Just a bit too gaudy fit for a Prince from Saudi I would have to pass on it, Jake. Okay, I'm gonna shut up now. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badbluesplayer Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 Looks fake to me. Nut is wrong, frets over the binding, stopbar not looking quite right, headstock not right, lots of stuff not right... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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