Jason H Posted July 27, 2022 Author Share Posted July 27, 2022 5 minutes ago, fortyearspickn said: Two screws is one small indication it may not be a knock-off. Why, exactly, do you think it might be? You're asking us to 'prove a negative'. It’s only because I’ve bought it from a pawn broker. I did a lil research which pointed out a few quick tells of a knockoff. Hence the 2 screws in that location. Also another thing is the tuning peg covers are all the same which apparently is a good thing. Serial number seems legit, but like that old saying, if it seems to good to be true, it normal is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason H Posted July 27, 2022 Author Share Posted July 27, 2022 1 minute ago, Big Bill said: Man, back off. The guy came here looking for advice, not to be attacked. Thanks Bill,that’s how simple it really is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason H Posted July 27, 2022 Author Share Posted July 27, 2022 5 minutes ago, ghost_of_fl said: I have seen people go on a forum leading with "is this real" and they're really trying to draw attention to the counterfeit guitars they are selling online. Let's just say from the intro question & verbal tee-up, my spider senses were tingling. If you read my posts, I also mentioned that I really wouldn’t care that much if it was worth 50 bucks. It’s my childhood dream guitar, whether 100% legit or a fake. I’m just trying to learn n determine if I have something more than anticipated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason H Posted July 27, 2022 Author Share Posted July 27, 2022 3 hours ago, Murph said: Post the serial number. And some pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 It's very easy Jason, since the guitar is in your possesion take off the trus rod cover. if you need a 5/16 hex socket to adjust it, it's USA made If you need an Allen Wrench, it's counterfeit. NONE of the imports use a US Standard hex bolt for the truss rod cap 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason H Posted July 27, 2022 Author Share Posted July 27, 2022 Just now, kidblast said: It's very easy Jason, since the guitar is in your possesion take off the trus rod cover. if you need a 5/16 hex socket to adjust it, it's USA made If you need an Allen Wrench, it's counterfeit. NONE of the imports use a US Standard hex bolt for the truss rod cap Thanks mate, that is something else I’ve just learnt n appreciate. Only problem is I don’t know wat the trus rod cover is lol. Silly Aussie ha ha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad1 Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 10 minutes ago, Jason H said: Thanks mate, that is something else I’ve just learnt n appreciate. Only problem is I don’t know wat the trus rod cover is lol. Silly Aussie ha ha. This is a TRC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason H Posted July 27, 2022 Author Share Posted July 27, 2022 1 minute ago, brad1 said: This is a TRC Thanks mate. I’m so green with this stuff. Owned a few guitars but never knew correct terminology. Thanks again. Will inspect asap. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 12 minutes ago, Jason H said: Thanks mate. I’m so green with this stuff. Owned a few guitars but never knew correct terminology. Thanks again. Will inspect asap. Cheers Yeah dont worry about the grumpy people... We all have to start somewhere.. No need to apologise for that. Really as most have said.. We need pictures to really tell you anything, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortyearspickn Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 Get back to us when you can cut and paste a couple of photos here, and know if the Truss Rod has a 5/16ths Hex wrench nut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 35 minutes ago, Jason H said: Thanks mate, that is something else I’ve just learnt n appreciate. Only problem is I don’t know wat the trus rod cover is lol. Silly Aussie ha ha. it's up on the headstock right under the strings,... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitefang Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 53 minutes ago, ghost_of_fl said: I have seen people go on a forum leading with "is this real" and they're really trying to draw attention to the counterfeit guitars they are selling online. Let's just say from the intro question & verbal tee-up, my spider senses were tingling. I don't recall Jason was ever claiming he was trying to sell anything. If anything, his use of "To be perfectly honest....." and variants was more a confession of his ignorance in these matters. Ignorance as in lacking knowledge of certain information. Seems to me Ghost, that your "spider senses" are on the fritz. Whitefang 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 3 minutes ago, Whitefang said: I don't recall Jason was ever claiming he was trying to sell anything. If anything, his use of "To be perfectly honest....." and variants was more a confession of his ignorance in these matters. Ignorance as in lacking knowledge of certain information. Seems to me Ghost, that your "spider senses" are on the fritz. Whitefang can't we just go back to being a forum where people could ask a question, and get an answer and not have to duck any flak ?? I remember those days when it was like this an they were good... 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitefang Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 I'LL second that. Oh, and despite anything, welcome to this forum Jason. 😊 Whitefang 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 5 minutes ago, kidblast said: can't we just go back to being a forum where people could ask a question, and get an answer and not have to duck any flak ?? I remember those days when it was like this an they were good... Yes.. I think thats why this place is so boring these days.. You start a thread and try and get people talking and most of the time all you end up with is a bunch of one liners or irrelevant comments. And it just leads to more of it and no actual discussion. I mean we do get discussion sometimes, but mostly it seems to be about who can come up with the best insult... I am all for sarcasm but when thats most of the content on the site, it gets dull. And thats when people arent just arguing with each other over political stuff that they will never agree on and know will just get the thread closed in the end..??? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 (edited) Don't take this the wrong way, but to be pretty honest, I want to say, and to tell the truth, that this is why I keep coming back here. Its free entertainment. Edited July 27, 2022 by Sgt. Pepper 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 33 minutes ago, Rabs said: Yes.. I think thats why this place is so boring these days.. You start a thread and try and get people talking and most of the time all you end up with is a bunch of one liners or irrelevant comments. And it just leads to more of it and no actual discussion. I mean we do get discussion sometimes, but mostly it seems to be about who can come up with the best insult... I am all for sarcasm but when thats most of the content on the site, it gets dull. And thats when people arent just arguing with each other over political stuff that they will never agree on and know will just get the thread closed in the end..??? I find it sad when a new member, and even more so, a new player shows up, and asks a few questions and gets roasted for it. It's not in the spirit of why these forums exist nor why I belong to places like this. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 27 minutes ago, kidblast said: I find it sad when a new member, and even more so, a new player shows up, and asks a few questions and gets roasted for it. It's not in the spirit of why these forums exist nor why I belong to places like this. Your right, but the time to go . . . "Oh s-hit it this thing real?", is not after you spent 3k (just a number I typed in) on a guitar you may know nothing about, with maybe no refund policy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 Just now, Sgt. Pepper said: Your right, but the time to go . . . "Oh s-hit it this thing real?", is not after you spent 3k (just a number I typed in) on a guitar you may know nothing about, with maybe no refund policy. Of course, you're 100% right, and yea, WE all know this but the reality is some times, folks who are just coming on board, will wind up in the deep end of the pool before they even know it. That could be the case here. Lets hope the luck is with this one, and the axe is legit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimt Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 Pictures help when questioning authenticity . There is no way of telling or speculating without . I ve seen a few knockoffs that folks were passing off as legit Gibsons. Then again deception usually wins with nieve people desperate to get a deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Gibson Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 3 hours ago, Sgt. Pepper said: Don't take this the wrong way, but to be pretty honest, I want to say, and to tell the truth, that this is why I keep coming back here. Its free entertainment. Can’t beat free. I’m tight, sometimes cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdgm Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 (edited) 3 pics of the LP in question. Red flags - TRC says LP Custom and it's NOT. No nibs as far as I can see. Experts? Edited July 27, 2022 by jdgm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 The serial number font looks sketchy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NighthawkChris Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, jdgm said: 3 pics of the LP in question. Red flags - TRC says LP Custom and it's NOT. No nibs as far as I can see. Experts? Fake, I’d bet on that no doubt Edited July 28, 2022 by NighthawkChris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearbasher Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 (edited) 4 hours ago, Sgt. Pepper said: The serial number font looks sketchy. Font is off. Also "Made in USA" is stamped higher than other 2000 LPs. Plus, there should be finish over the serial #. The tuners aren't stamped Klunson or Gibson Deluxe. From looking around, 2000 Pauls came with Grovers, anyhow. Sadly, another vote for a fake. Edit. I reread the original post. He said it was a reissue. That raises more red flags. Reissue #s were ink stamped and no "Made in the USA". Edited July 28, 2022 by gearbasher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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