hicacolis Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 I have a guitar that need to be checked whether it is real.. the serial number behind the Headstock is LU09070022 Does anyone know how to check it? Thanks a lot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AS90 Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 Not sure about the LU but it should be an '09 model? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricochet Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 The LU designation has come up before. Unfortunately it was a fake. Sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hicacolis Posted February 10, 2010 Author Share Posted February 10, 2010 http://img695.imageshack.us/img695/1915/frontut.jpg http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/3032/headstockc.jpg http://img691.imageshack.us/img691/8886/bodylz.jpg http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/8324/backheadstock.jpg http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/9673/backkv.jpg These are the photos.. May i know how to tell is it a fake or genuine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyg Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 I'm not a Les Paul man myself but here's a link to a thread on another forum that might help you out http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/epiphone-les-pauls/12286-fake-epiphone-thread.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricochet Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 If you'd look up some pics of real ones on the sites of bigger dealers like http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/ENBBEBGH you'll notice some subtle differences. Tunerstyle, trussrodcover shape etc. Besides that Epiphone lost the factorydesignation(the first 1 or 2 characters of the serial) somewhere in the middle of 2008 IIRC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReneBoedker Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 I think this is fake because: 1. The truss rod cover touches the "diamond" 2. The Epiphone logo is too skewed (Or is it just me?) 3. The pots are black (Original Black Beauty-pots are golden) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fantana Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 From the pictures you've posted, it looks like a fake from the obvious 'tell tale' signs eg headstock logo incorrect, volume and tone pots not in line, and the serial number isn't correct in type-face/font size and factory code/numbers. I would recommend contacting Epiphone at service.europe@gibson.com and verifying it, but I'd be prepared to hear the worst Sorry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcwillow777 Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 Sorry, but it looks like a fake to me too. 1. Not Grover tuners. 2. TRC is wrong. 3. Knobs are off (bridge tone knob) 4. Epiphone logo and diamond don't look right. If you are concerned about a guitar always ask before buying. Like was mentioned above, if it shipped directly from China, it's probably a fake. If it did, you are lucky you got anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rewddawg1 Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 I have a guitar that need to be checked whether it is real..the serial number behind the Headstock is LU09070022 Does anyone know how to check it? Thanks a lot Have you bought it yet the consensus that it is a fake is pretty strong? If you bought it can you send it back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hicacolis Posted February 10, 2010 Author Share Posted February 10, 2010 Thanks for your great comments.. I havent bought it.. Planned it though.. This is from ebay, http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220550679551&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT He also sells Epi LP Standard & Custom... And this is his gallery for that Black Beauty http://s296.photobucket.com/albums/mm167/bluedhrue/Brand%20New%20Guitars/Epiphone%20Les%20Paul%20Custom%20Black%20Beauty/ There's also the other Std & Customs in that site. Its like hard to buy a legit Gibson or EPi =.=" Hm.. If I buy it from a registered store, does it guarantee that its genuine guys? I'm in Sydney Australia, and these are my options for the stores: http://www.allansmusic.com.au/ http://www.billyhydemusic.com.au/ Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcwillow777 Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 If I buy it from a registered store' date=' does it guarantee that its genuine guys? I'm in Sydney Australia, and these are my options for the stores: http://www.allansmusic.com.au/ http://www.billyhydemusic.com.au/ Thanks [/quote'] If they are an Epiphone Dealer you will be good to go. Without knowing the stores you mentionied I can't say for sure, but if they sell NEW Epiphones it's gonna be safe. If you don't know what you are looking for, Ebay can be very risky. There are a lot of fake Epis being sold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rewddawg1 Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 In short yes most I have seen are both Gibson and Epiphone dealers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hicacolis Posted February 10, 2010 Author Share Posted February 10, 2010 Alright then.. I think i know some places that for sure sell genuine Epis.. By the way, Just wonderring about Epiphone Les paul.. Any suggestions which should i buy? I like Customs, because of the style (Diamonds, frame on the edged..) But, after i saw Black Beauty, its even nicer (3 humbuckers) (appearance-wise). 1st question, is EPi LP CUstom better (Quality & sound) than Standard & STudio ? 2nd, how about Black Beauty that has 3 humbuckers? The point is, i'm considering about purchasing a good Epi (plan is not to modify any of the pickups.. Just stay as it is.. Maybe i'll install Bigsby on it).. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rewddawg1 Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 Alright then.. I think i know some places that for sure sell genuine Epis.. By the way' date=' Just wonderring about Epiphone Les paul.. Any suggestions which should i buy? I like Customs, because of the style (Diamonds, frame on the edged..) But, after i saw Black Beauty, its even nicer (3 humbuckers) (appearance-wise). 1st question, is EPi LP CUstom better (Quality & sound) than Standard & STudio ? 2nd, how about Black Beauty that has 3 humbuckers? The point is, i'm considering about purchasing a good Epi (plan is not to modify any of the pickups.. Just stay as it is.. Maybe i'll install Bigsby on it).. [/quote'] Play em all and don't make a decision just on looks IMO playability is the most important cause what good is a guitar that looks great but don't feel right and limits your ambition to play. I can't count how many guitars I bought due to looks and no longer have because as for as playability they weren't right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hicacolis Posted February 10, 2010 Author Share Posted February 10, 2010 Sure i'll try them out when i have time to go to the stores.. But just some suggestion and some more knowledge before i go there.. Knowledge regarding which is better.. Hm.. Are there any Ranks among those Epi LP? Std, Custom, Black Beauty.. (officially) Ranks that count both looks & Quality... Or not? Exclude those 3 types, are there any more Epi LP that is recommendable? And sure, once again, i will try the options that you all suggest me.. My point is, I'm planning to buy a sort of 9 out of 10 Stars Epiphone Les paul, assuming Epiphone Les Paul Junior is 1 out of 10 Stars. So i do not need to pay any extra i.e. Lowering to a nice action high, canceling the buzz.. etc Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rewddawg1 Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 Sure i'll try them out when i have time to go to the stores.. But just some suggestion and some more knowledge before i go there.. Knowledge regarding which is better.. Hm.. Are there any Ranks among those Epi LP? Std' date=' Custom, Black Beauty.. (officially) Ranks that count both looks & Quality... Or not? Exclude those 3 types, are there any more Epi LP that is recommendable? And sure, once again, i will try the options that you all suggest me.. My point is, I'm planning to buy a sort of 9 out of 10 Stars Epiphone Les paul, assuming Epiphone Les Paul Junior is 1 out of 10 Stars. So i do not need to pay any extra i.e. Lowering to a nice action high, canceling the buzz.. etc Cheers[/quote'] It's a subjective point of view if we know the style of music you want to play, whether you like a fat neck or slim neck, is weight or size a factor, big body, small body slim or thick? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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