DimebagFan Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Hi guys; I found Epi.Black beauty for really good price(400$). I asked the seller why price is so low, he told me "it is domestic model for sale in China, made in Quing Dao Epiphone factory". What do u guys thinking, is it fake? And is there a way to check if it is fake or real,i know guitar has the serial number,but how can i be sure serial number actually belongs that guitar?May be they just write down an original old epi serial number on the guitar. And the seller told me , he can get the export model for 650$.Do u guys think is there a big quality difference between 400$ one, and 650$ one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitmore Willy Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Dimebag, Welcome to the forum. If it is new and doesn't come from a certified dealer I get nervious. He can tell you anything he wants...it doesn't make it a lie....but...it doesn't make it true either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DimebagFan Posted August 8, 2008 Author Share Posted August 8, 2008 Thanks for the welcome, and fast reply Willy; It is brand new, coming with the box.(Box has epi.logo,like the original ones) I'm buying online,not a certified dealer.And the price(400$) including hard case as well!! Little fishy ,eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitmore Willy Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Doesn't sound right at all. Check back after tomorrow morning....Many of the other members have more knowledge on the subject. P.S. Are you from Michigan? If your icon is a picture of you, you look like an old friend I used to know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluezOldy Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Don't think I would be laying out my money on that one. Actually, I'm sure I wouldn't ... If you're in the US, you get a Black Beauty you know is genuine from Musiciansfriend for $699 http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Epiphone-Les-Paul-Black-Beauty-Electric-Guitar?sku=518340 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricochet Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Start running! These domestic models are total horse manure. Regular Epiphones certainly don't come with a HC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubstar Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 anything shipping direct from china will likely be a fake... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubstar Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 "And the seller told me , he can get the export model for 650$.Do u guys think is there a big quality difference between 400$ one, and 650$ one?" the main difference will be that there there is no such thing as a "domestic" model"... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leicester35 Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 The fakes are out there, so my advice would be to run a mile... Fake Epiphones on e-bay If you are in the U.S. I think I'd buy one of these instead, spare yourself nightmares(!) http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/ENBBEBGH Good luck with your new LP, wherever you buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gibiphone Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 No authentic Epiphones ship directly from China. Period. Anything shipping from China is a not authorized Epiphone and is counterfeit. Period Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
byrds1965 Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 No authentic Epiphones ship directly from China. Period. Anything shipping from China is a not authorized Epiphone and is counterfeit. Period Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leicester35 Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Well DimebagFan, the guitar you are looking at has the distinction of being one of Epiphone's most faked guitars! Apparently the Epiphone counterfeinting hierarchy looks like this: Epiphone Zakk Wylde Les Paul models Slash Signature Epiphone Les Paul Ace Frehley Les Paul Epiphone "Black Beauty" (Les Paul Custom) Epiphone Arctic White Les Paul Epiphone Silverburst Les Paul Makes sense when you think about it - particularly sought after instruments... I guess that means if you find a Gibson Nighthawk on e-bay then it's probably genuine(!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DimebagFan Posted August 8, 2008 Author Share Posted August 8, 2008 Doesn't sound right at all. Check back after tomorrow morning....Many of the other members have more knowledge on the subject. P.S. Are you from Michigan? If your icon is a picture of you' date=' you look like an old friend I used to know.[/quote'] Nope, i' m from Canada.I guess there are lots of Dime fans, all around the world:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DimebagFan Posted August 8, 2008 Author Share Posted August 8, 2008 I am not sure the guitar directly shipped from China. I found the add online, but picking up local only. But you could be right, he is also sellling the Zakk Wylde , and arctic white models as well. Well DimebagFan' date=' the guitar you are looking at has the distinction of being one of Epiphone's most faked guitars! Apparently the Epiphone counterfeinting hierarchy looks like this: Epiphone Zakk Wylde Les Paul models Slash Signature Epiphone Les Paul Ace Frehley Les Paul Epiphone "Black Beauty" (Les Paul Custom) Epiphone Arctic White Les Paul Epiphone Silverburst Les Paul Makes sense when you think about it - particularly sought after instruments... I guess that means if you find a Gibson Nighthawk on e-bay then it's probably genuine(!) [/quote'] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suicidehummer Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Doesn't sound right at all. Check back after tomorrow morning....Many of the other members have more knowledge on the subject. P.S. Are you from Michigan? If your icon is a picture of you' date=' you look like an old friend I used to know.[/quote'] Dude, that's a picture of DimeBag Darrell in his Avatar. Guitarist from Pantera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill V Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Dude, that's a picture of DimeBag Darrell in his Avatar. Guitarist from Pantera. Slight correction... that's a picture of the late Dimebag Darrel. He's playing a harp now. Sorry, I couldn't resist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suicidehummer Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Slight correction... that's a picture of the late Dimebag Darrel. He's playing a harp now. Sorry' date=' I couldn't resist.[/quote'] He's dead?! No, J/K I know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DimebagFan Posted August 8, 2008 Author Share Posted August 8, 2008 Unfortunately..killed by a retard fan. He's dead?! No' date=' J/K I know.[/quote'] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad1 Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 No, if the fan had been mentally retarded, Dimebag would still be alive today. The idiot was mentally deranged. BIG difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill V Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 No' date=' if the fan had been mentally retarded, Dimebag would still be alive today.The idiot was mentally deranged. BIG difference.[/quote'] Bingo! Well said Brad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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