damian Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 The house siding looks legit......Kinda looks like Farnsburger's Les Paul...... :unsure: ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kolera Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Wrong Wrong and Wrong. Wong, Wong and Wong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
This_Dying_Soul Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Da by' would be guffed right some Jayzuss proper whut paid a penny fer dems fiddles! J/W If ever I've seen Newfenese in text form, that would be it. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
This_Dying_Soul Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 something about the binding looks off to me - I'll leave it at that in case one of the people building the fakes is watching for tips on how to improve his crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morkolo Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150384847008598&set=o.13630705093&type=1&ref=nf [cursing] If anyone can give me a better description than they look off so I can go on there and say it, it would be greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stein Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150384847008598&set=o.13630705093&type=1&ref=nf [cursing] If anyone can give me a better description than they look off so I can go on there and say it, it would be greatly appreciated. Someone just posted to check the serial# and compare to find out if it is real, saying they own a guitar shop and this can confirm. Of corse, this is total BS. The Chinese fakes actually use real serial#'s copied from real American versions so that when someone tries to check, they come up real. (if you own a guitar shop, you should know that). EDIT: They also can have forged papers, of corse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stein Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150384847008598&set=o.13630705093&type=1&ref=nf [cursing] If anyone can give me a better description than they look off so I can go on there and say it, it would be greatly appreciated. They are, for sure, without a doubt, FAKE! If anyone cared to do as suggested by youtube-ing "how to tell a fake Gibson" it would tell PLENTY to be able to spot. Of corse, you could make a reference to check here if you wanted. RE: looking off. The headstock shape, body shape, and rosewood fretbaord do not just "look" off, they ARE off. The headstock and tuner placement is incorrect, Customs do NOT have rosewood fretbaords...etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morkolo Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 They are, for sure, without a doubt, FAKE! If anyone cared to do as suggested by youtube-ing "how to tell a fake Gibson" it would tell PLENTY to be able to spot. Of corse, you could make a reference to check here if you wanted. RE: looking off. The headstock shape, body shape, and rosewood fretbaord do not just "look" off, they ARE off. The headstock and tuner placement is incorrect, Customs do NOT have rosewood fretbaords...etc. Thanks, I just responded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stein Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 Thanks, I just responded. Good job! GO GET EM! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 something about the binding looks off to me - I'll leave it at that in case one of the people building the fakes is watching for tips on how to improve his crap. I don't agree. Gibson doesn't either. Education is where it's at. In case you're unaware Gibson provides webpages of information on fakes and how to spot them. Perhaps you would like to let Gibson know about the error of their ways - gibson@service.com . 1-800-444-2766 . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damian Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 The "BAKED MAPLE" fretboards look like "BAKED PINE".............. :unsure: ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveinspain Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 They are real fakes... Stay away! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anotherguyplayingguitar Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 Middle one has no pickguard mounted, the knobs seem strangely situated, and just looks unnatural overall...the epiphone is definitely misshapen, look at the left lower bit of the body...strange elliptical protrusion. As for the one on the left, I think the body doesn't look long enough. It looks too 'squat' if you will..also...maybe just my mind playing tricks on me but..knob positioning again..? -Anotherguy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainNemo68 Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 For the two Gibsons, the neck pickup volume knob is directly in line with the stopbar.....dead givaway they are fakes. The Epiphone is more of a challenge to determine if legit or not at first glance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wootpow Posted November 18, 2011 Author Share Posted November 18, 2011 Thanks for all the comments and perhaps saving me you or the next person from getting raked over the coals. I just wanted to let everyone know that the add was hauled down sometime today. If it reappears I will keep you posted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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