Sammi666 Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 (edited) My dad has given me a Bass Guitar that has Gibson written on the front and made in Japan written on the back, I have no idea what this is, if it’s genuine or what it is worth if anything at all....I am based in the UK and would be greatful for anyone with any knowledge on this stuff to point me in the right direction, I’ve added some photos underneath thank you very much clueless female in britain Sammi 😊 Edited February 24, 2021 by Sammi666 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jdgm Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 Hi Sammi From what you have written and looking at the pics, it is a Japanese-made copy of a Gibson EB0 bass and (unfortunately) not a real USA-made Gibson. Because it has Gibson on the headstock it might be considered counterfeit if you were to sell it on ebay, though I suppose you could mask the logo off and plead ignorance. Value is really whatever someone will pay for it - hard to say - £100-ish? Not much more. If it plays ok someone will like it. Best wishes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willsjazz Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 It's a fake. Almost worthless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 (edited) Unfortunate that its a fake and without much value. It might still be a fine playing & sounding bass though. If you sell it, make it clear that its not a Gibson. Edited March 1, 2021 by merciful-evans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 It's a hot mess for sure. Like Britney. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 (edited) Any guitar with Gibson on the head stock, and stamped that reads made any thing but Made In USA, is not authentic. So what you have there is a copy of what looks to be an EB0 Bass It's most likely a bolt on neck, as most of those copies did. (but flip it over and take a pic if you're so inclined) It's monetary value is minimal. Edited March 2, 2021 by kidblast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldorado2001 Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 Pass on it, there are plenty of real SGs, Gibson and Epiphone models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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