Awesome Possum Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Hey all, First time poster here, but Ive browsed the forums quite often over the last little while. I have a White Epiphone Les Paul Custom and am looking for a second guitar. I came across this g-400 for sale, but the first thing I noticed was that it lacks a serial number on the back of the headstock. I emailed the guy about it - asking if he has the origional reciept. He replied that he didnt. I do like the g-400, and it is one of the guitars on my list, but Im quite weary about this one... Mabye you guys can give me a hand determining if its legit/not? http://ottawa.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-sell-musical-instruments-Epiphone-SG-G-400-W0QQAdIdZ96302853 Thanks, Derek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarxBros Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 I came across this g-400 for sale' date=' but the first thing I noticed was that it lacks a serial number on the back of the headstock. Thanks, Derek[/quote']Need glasses perhaps? I see a serial number but it looks a bit faint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Awesome Possum Posted January 1, 2009 Author Share Posted January 1, 2009 Haha thank, Im not sure why but when I go directly to the site (kijiji) it brings it up in a resolution where it is totally blurred and I cant see it at all (I cant even distinguish the yellow writing from the headstock). I can see it clearly in the picture that you reposted though...strange. Thanks again, Derek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarxBros Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Haha thank' date=' Im not sure why but when I go directly to the site (kijiji) it brings it up in a resolution where it is totally blurred and I cant see it at all (I cant even distinguish the yellow writing from the headstock). I can see it clearly in the picture that you reposted though...strange. Thanks again, Derek[/quote'] I fixed the pic up a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awesome Possum Posted January 1, 2009 Author Share Posted January 1, 2009 Ahh, well thanks a ton then Going to look at it this evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad1 Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 I'm not sure it's a fake, but I would stay away from it. The pic of the Epi logo is completely out of focus, almost like it was done on purpose. No serial number. The tuners do not look lined up correctly. The tuner for the D string is really messed up. The knob looks like it is almost hitting the headstock. These things, along with the fact that you can pay 100 bucks more and get a brand new one, would have me not taking a second look at this one. But that's me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyushPresley Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Really hard to tell with that photos there.. but if it feels fake then i'd say stay away from it .. well the Epiphone logo though a bit blur seems to be right (the thickness of E and all) but can't tell it's genuine just from that.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rextasy Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 I'm not sure it's a fake' date=' but I would stay away from it.The pic of the Epi logo is completely out of focus, almost like it was done on purpose. No serial number. The tuners do not look lined up correctly. The tuner for the D string is really messed up. The knob looks like it is almost hitting the headstock. These things, along with the fact that you can pay 100 bucks more and get a brand new one, would have me not taking a second look at this one. But that's me.[/quote'] Admit that the out-of-focus pics don't help any, but as far as I can see it looks like a nice G-400. If it's as good as it looks, I'd gladly save the $100. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rallye44 Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Looking at the (albeit blurry) pics, and comparing it to my G-400, it looks legit. The tuner for my G string is crooked, similar to the D tuner in the photo. The set screws for the tuners loosen up/start strip out, which seems to be a common problem with the 400's. Trying to tighten them too much can only lead to striping out the wood completely, creating a bigger problem. There might be some movement in the tuner, but under tension it's usually fine, and the knob shouldn't hit the headstock. If it's really a concern you could probably put in longer screws, but I haven't bothered (yet). If you can get the serial number and/or some clearer photos that would help. Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muskank Sally Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 It's probably an old Hondo II rebadged as an Epiclone paranoid anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyushPresley Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Just like on our Epiphone Les Paul, the volume knobs and the tone knobs, on a G400 are always parallel and the volume knobs are straight to the lower screw of the pick guard.. When you draw a straight line form those knobs it should pass just above the pick up switch and straight to the screw.. that's one way to see if it's authentic..that pic though doesn't show much.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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