Hcags Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 I am thinking of buying this from a guy and I don’t know if it’s worth it. Trying to determine model and repair costs to figure if I want to invest in this for myself. Any help is appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdgm Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 (edited) I really would NOT buy this guitar. No trace of a serial number? Probably not a real Gibson. I think it is a fake. Gibson just don't do neck inlays like that. Machine heads have been changed, bridge has been changed. The 'chainsaw' case is by Gibson but the handle on it is completely wrecked and the hinges are rusty. Forum members please correct me if I'm wrong! Edited July 18, 2022 by jdgm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 Run from that fake and do not pass go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 (edited) no! nope! neit! nine! don't do it! to answer your question, It's a fake, and a horrendously bad one at that, seriously - walk away.. Edited July 18, 2022 by kidblast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hcags Posted July 18, 2022 Author Share Posted July 18, 2022 Thank you guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NighthawkChris Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 That chainsaw case looks legit, but in bad shape. Guitar looks like fake Gibson though… Just show me what’s behind the truss rod cover and that will remove all doubt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eracer_Team Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 21 hours ago, NighthawkChris said: Just show me what’s behind the truss rod cover and that will remove all doubt. I said that the other day, someone is claiming fakes are using acorn nuts on trussrod. I can't confirm that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NighthawkChris Posted July 23, 2022 Share Posted July 23, 2022 On 7/21/2022 at 12:55 PM, Eracer_Team said: I said that the other day, someone is claiming fakes are using acorn nuts on trussrod. I can't confirm that I still would give it a look and I’ll bet you’d be hard pressed to find a counterfeit with a Gibson sized TR nut. I’m not in the business of counterfeit sleuthing but I’m looking there as an easy way to find the truth. You open the guts of a counterfeit, safe bet you’ll find something that looks kinda China special. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted July 23, 2022 Share Posted July 23, 2022 5 hours ago, NighthawkChris said: I still would give it a look and I’ll bet you’d be hard pressed to find a counterfeit with a Gibson sized TR nut. I’m not in the business of counterfeit sleuthing but I’m looking there as an easy way to find the truth. You open the guts of a counterfeit, safe bet you’ll find something that looks kinda China special. If you open the control cover and there is some Kung Pao Chicken in there, its fake. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinch Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 Oh man. So fake. And so badly faked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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