mhaupt Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 Years ago at a Hurricane Katrina benefit (2005?) at the Soho House in NYC I purchased at auction, a Epiphone Gibson Flying V which was supposedly concert used and signed by Lenny Kravitz, donated by his manager, guitar flown to NYC right after the show. 15 years later and no longer drunk and full of generosity I wonder if I got the real thing on my hands or maybe I was the one being played, and not the guitar. The guitar looks used, covered in sweat and scratches but the signature looks janky. Maybe it was used by him but signed by the manager. If there is some way I can get a better idea as to what I have, sales records, serial numbers, photos, etc.. I would appreciate any help on this. I tried calling the manager and leaving messages on web sites/facebook pages but have only been met my silence. I'm a good guy. I was trying to support the victims (and not become one). Later, I bought a second Gibson Les Paul, new, for my brother to help him remember his days as a rockstar before the kids and the mortgage and no, I can't play a single chord or ever strum one of these things without sending cats and dogs running for cover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 Provenance is provided prior to the sale, not after. Usually a used rock star used guitar comes with a couple snaps of the show(s) and a picture of the rock star signing it. Getting these facts after the fact is virtually impossible I'm sorry to say. rct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 It may be Lenny K's sig not sure, but its and Epi not a Gibson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhwildbill Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 What rct said. If nothing else, check this one out: https://www.lauritz.com/en/auction/epiphone-by-gibson-flying-v-guitar-hand-signed-by-lenny-kr/i4691812/ Looks like the one you have but that signature isn't - unless he was in a real hurry. Good luck, brother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhaupt Posted March 5, 2020 Author Share Posted March 5, 2020 Why does it have a Gibson plate attached near the top? Thanks everyone. I guess I got caveat emptored on this one. Live and learn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 (edited) On 3/5/2020 at 4:25 PM, mhaupt said: Why does it have a Gibson plate attached near the top? Thanks everyone. I guess I got caveat emptored on this one. Live and learn. Where does it say it was made? If out of the USA it is not a Gibson. Epi does that with their TRC. They are owned by Gibson though. Go to the Epi side of the forum those guys are the experts ask them if its a Gibson, and see what they say . If I'm wrong please let me know. Gibson is making Epi's in the States starting this year. Edited March 7, 2020 by Sgt. Pepper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhwildbill Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 On 3/5/2020 at 4:25 PM, mhaupt said: Why does it have a Gibson plate attached near the top? I figured at first the Truss Rod cover was just replaced but a look on line shows the old Korean '58 Flying V copies came with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 (edited) I think I can go on line and get just about anything engraved on a TRC and slap it on any Gibson or Epi. And I can order it at 2am in my underwear with a glass of scotch in my hands. There have been limited runs of Epi's made in the states since they got outsourced. But like I said if that V does not say made in USA then there is your answer. Edited March 11, 2020 by Sgt. Pepper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhaupt Posted March 11, 2020 Author Share Posted March 11, 2020 I think the TRC is original to the guitar. Just had it checked out by a professional and it plays great so it looks like I have a new gift for my brother the musician. Thanks everybody! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 On 3/11/2020 at 3:28 PM, mhaupt said: I think the TRC is original to the guitar. Just had it checked out by a professional and it plays great so it looks like I have a new gift for my brother the musician. Thanks everybody! Did you ever find out if L K signed it and what country does the guitar say it's made in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megatoss Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 (edited) Hi my friend, Like the others i think that something's wrong with your guitar, First, LK use Gibsons not epiphones And the signature is not the same, i have a LK's flying v signature with is own signature (make in 2002 in zurich's concert) and it is completly different but anyway good guitar. Best Regards Sorry for my mistakes, i'm french... Edited March 27, 2020 by Megatoss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohyew812 Posted December 25, 2021 Share Posted December 25, 2021 (edited) On 3/3/2020 at 7:21 AM, mhaupt said: Years ago at a Hurricane Katrina benefit (2005?) at the Soho House in NYC I purchased at auction, a Epiphone Gibson Flying V which was supposedly concert used and signed by Lenny Kravitz, donated by his manager, guitar flown to NYC right after the show. 15 years later and no longer drunk and full of generosity I wonder if I got the real thing on my hands or maybe I was the one being played, and not the guitar. The guitar looks used, covered in sweat and scratches but the signature looks janky. Maybe it was used by him but signed by the manager. If there is some way I can get a better idea as to what I have, sales records, serial numbers, photos, etc.. I would appreciate any help on this. I tried calling the manager and leaving messages on web sites/facebook pages but have only been met my silence. I'm a good guy. I was trying to support the victims (and not become one). Later, I bought a second Gibson Les Paul, new, for my brother to help him remember his days as a rockstar before the kids and the mortgage and no, I can't play a single chord or ever strum one of these things without sending cats and dogs running for cover. Definably an Epiphone. Three screw truss rod cover. (Gibsons always have 2) Epiphone tuners... and the biggest tell is the headstock says 'Epiphone'. 😂😂 That said ... I saw Lenny Kravitz at Wolf Trap 2019 and sat 2nd row center, and he played a number of guitars... a Strat, White flying V, a Martin D-28, and a couple others I can't recall, but none were an Epiphone. Edited December 25, 2021 by ohyew812 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bill Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 On 3/3/2020 at 7:21 AM, mhaupt said: Years ago at a Hurricane Katrina benefit (2005?) at the Soho House in NYC I purchased at auction, a Epiphone Gibson Flying V which was supposedly concert used and signed by Lenny Kravitz, donated by his manager, guitar flown to NYC right after the show. 15 years later and no longer drunk and full of generosity I wonder if I got the real thing on my hands or maybe I was the one being played, and not the guitar. The guitar looks used, covered in sweat and scratches but the signature looks janky. Maybe it was used by him but signed by the manager. If there is some way I can get a better idea as to what I have, sales records, serial numbers, photos, etc.. I would appreciate any help on this. I tried calling the manager and leaving messages on web sites/facebook pages but have only been met my silence. I'm a good guy. I was trying to support the victims (and not become one). Later, I bought a second Gibson Les Paul, new, for my brother to help him remember his days as a rockstar before the kids and the mortgage and no, I can't play a single chord or ever strum one of these things without sending cats and dogs running for cover. I am 100% certain that is Lenny's big toe on the bottom right!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 (edited) 3 hours ago, Big Bill said: I am 100% certain that is Lenny's big toe on the bottom right!!! Why is his second toe longer than the big toe? Edited January 4, 2022 by Sgt. Pepper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinch Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 3 hours ago, Sgt. Pepper said: Why is his second toe longer that the big toe? That's racist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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