LaBosco's Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 Looking to pick up a possible 90's Gibson Tal Farlow that's is for sale near me and just want to get a second opinion. I've never had one before but the fit and finish didn't seem as tight as I thought it would be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaBosco's Posted November 20, 2020 Author Share Posted November 20, 2020 I'll try and get more images inserted too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jdgm Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 Looks nice from here. What are the issues? I don't think the perfectly-finished Gibson exists other than those Ren Ferguson $20k+ handmade ones.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaBosco's Posted November 23, 2020 Author Share Posted November 23, 2020 I'm 90% sure it's authentic but not having the paperwork with it makes me want to do my due diligence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaBosco's Posted November 23, 2020 Author Share Posted November 23, 2020 My biggest concern is that you can "feel" the logo, all the bindings and inlays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimt Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 Ive owned quite a few 90s Tal Farlows. The one you show is one of those. Nothing wrong with it. Keep in mind there a larger eg of a Es175. Laminated wood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 (edited) that is gorgeous. wouldn't worry about your findings, typical stuff for any gibson. they are not 100% mindful of the wee details. never have been never will be. it is what it is. about authenticity,,.. when in doubt, the easiest smoke test is to look at the truss rod. if it needs a 5/16 hex wrench to adjust tension, it's the real deal. if you need a metric allen wrench, it aint. Edited December 3, 2020 by kidblast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaBosco's Posted December 7, 2020 Author Share Posted December 7, 2020 Thank you for the info. I feel better about it being original so I went ahead and purchased! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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