mcstrums Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 Hi I'm a newbie to the forum. I could use some help identifying a guitar. I know its a 2005 Gibson thinline archtop. I need to know what model it is. I have scoured the web...nothing..can't even find a pic of it. Would appreciate any help with idenitfying this guitar. Will attempt to post some pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versatile Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 I am guessing ahead already <_< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincentw Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 post some pics and we'll tell you.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcstrums Posted November 27, 2010 Author Share Posted November 27, 2010 post some pics and we'll tell you.... My jpeg files are too big. Can I email you some? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdntac Posted November 27, 2010 Share Posted November 27, 2010 Use Photobucket to host the pics and then provide either the image through them or just the link to click on.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilpanda Posted November 27, 2010 Share Posted November 27, 2010 serial number? give us that while your working on the pictures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcstrums Posted November 27, 2010 Author Share Posted November 27, 2010 The serial is 02005557 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcstrums Posted November 27, 2010 Author Share Posted November 27, 2010 Ok...hope this works. The link is http://s1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb409/r Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcstrums Posted November 27, 2010 Author Share Posted November 27, 2010 If that last link does'nt work try this. Sorry have'nt had to do this before. http://s1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb409/mec021/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincentw Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 Unfortunately, this guitar is a counterfeit. We suggest you contact the seller and let them know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcstrums Posted November 29, 2010 Author Share Posted November 29, 2010 Unfortunately, this guitar is a counterfeit. We suggest you contact the seller and let them know. What do you base your conclusion on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clayville Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 I'm no wiz at this, but I'm glad to see the Customer Service Team person chime in here... I'm not sure what he/she'd say, but this guitar just looked "off" to me and I was hesitant to say so. Pointing out Why is sort of a Catch-22: there were inlay, binding, parts and overall shape issues to my non-expert eye... but being more specific could help the counterfeiters do better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcstrums Posted November 29, 2010 Author Share Posted November 29, 2010 I'm no wiz at this, but I'm glad to see the Customer Service Team person chime in here... I'm not sure what he/she'd say, but this guitar just looked "off" to me and I was hesitant to say so. Pointing out Why is sort of a Catch-22: there were inlay, binding, parts and overall shape issues to my non-expert eye... but being more specific could help the counterfeiters do better! I build acoustic guitars and know them inside out. I have never built an archtop (yet), but I'm still not convinced its a fake. This thing is very well constructed and plays like a dream. If someone has intentionally built this as a fake, I can't beleive someone with that kind of talent would even waste their time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tvguit Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 I build acoustic guitars and know them inside out. I have never built an archtop (yet), but I'm still not convinced its a fake. This thing is very well constructed and plays like a dream. If someone has intentionally built this as a fake, I can't beleive someone with that kind of talent would even waste their time. I agree with customer service. The headstock and binding tipped me off to it. The counterfeiters are getting better though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clayville Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 Is that binding around the F-holes in the pics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcstrums Posted November 29, 2010 Author Share Posted November 29, 2010 Is that binding around the F-holes in the pics? The f holes are bound. I really appreciate all the feedback on this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadioXGtr Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 I build acoustic guitars and know them inside out. I have never built an archtop (yet), but I'm still not convinced its a fake. This thing is very well constructed and plays like a dream. If someone has intentionally built this as a fake, I can't beleive someone with that kind of talent would even waste their time. The cut of the "open book" headstock was a giveaway. The lopsided cut is most noticeable on the backside headstock pics. The stamped pup covers look a little dodgy, but that may be a phtot artifact. Back in the 80's, some of the high end Japanese houses knocked off Gibsons to a "T". And they were actually not half bad guitars! Here's a "Greco" that's a good example. Hopefully, your seller will do the right thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcstrums Posted November 30, 2010 Author Share Posted November 30, 2010 The cut of the "open book" headstock was a giveaway. The lopsided cut is most noticeable on the backside headstock pics. The stamped pup covers look a little dodgy, but that may be a phtot artifact. Back in the 80's, some of the high end Japanese houses knocked off Gibsons to a "T". And they were actually not half bad guitars! Here's a "Greco" that's a good example. Hopefully, your seller will do the right thing. Thanx for the info. I believe once I tell them they will do whats right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versatile Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 I build acoustic guitars and know them inside out. I have never built an archtop (yet), but I'm still not convinced its a fake. This thing is very well constructed and plays like a dream. If someone has intentionally built this as a fake, I can't beleive someone with that kind of talent would even waste their time. I would be interested...and probably many more too, if and when you consider building archtops... V Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcstrums Posted November 30, 2010 Author Share Posted November 30, 2010 I would be interested...and probably many more too, if and when you consider building archtops... V When I do I'll definitely post it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryUK Posted December 5, 2010 Share Posted December 5, 2010 Screw thread on bridge posts. Binding. Thin head. Nuff said. I always look at the bridge first. Does the 355 have an ebony fret board like a LP custom? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qblue Posted December 8, 2010 Share Posted December 8, 2010 Four things: 1. Binding on the headstock is not a feature on ES-335 reissues. 2. Although I like Speed dials on my ES-347, those are not a feature of the ES-335. This model should use the 'skirted knobs' for volume and tone. The pickup control tip is black, should be white and larger. 3. They aren't called ES-335 dot for nothing. This guitar has pearl inlays on the neck. 4. The head stock is different and has a more exaggerated 'open-book' look than true Gibsons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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