turtle Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Guys, real or fake? Guy said he painstakingly had this made. Look at the case, bridge, binding on neck, logo, Nashville serial# and a bunch of other stuff! Am I crazy for calling this out? http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=261159566633&index=0&nav=SEARCH&nid=90099309300 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXE® Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Call him out again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Moore Tribute Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Yep agreed http://i.ebayimg.com/t/2010-Gibson-Les-Paul-Custom-Traditional-Standard-/00/s/MTIwMFgxNjAw/$T2eC16VHJFoE9nh6oVqiBQ+tv4lclg~~60_57.JPG You can't fake that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turtle Posted January 24, 2013 Author Share Posted January 24, 2013 I did. First answer was the Nashville serial # was a mistake. He said he wanted gibson to make this guitar for him with those specs exactly. And it took lots of grief on his part to ge gibson to make him this custom guitar. I asked if it will come with that case or the gibson one it was shipped in ( obviously not a gibby case). Here is the exact words to my response ......Hi, I had my friend post this for me so the Nashville thing was a mistake. I know what you are looking at and to answer your question, I had this guitar built to MY specs. NOT production specs. I went through alot of grief having this made from Gibson that way but its how I wanted it made. Hope this answers your questions, Thanks for looking! Let's see what he responds with when I basically tell him he's selling a fake gibson lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turtle Posted January 24, 2013 Author Share Posted January 24, 2013 Yep agreed http://i.ebayimg.com/t/2010-Gibson-Les-Paul-Custom-Traditional-Standard-/00/s/MTIwMFgxNjAw/$T2eC16VHJFoE9nh6oVqiBQ+tv4lclg~~60_57.JPG Is that neck like a charvel? The 2 piece kinda seperate headstock thing? Wow gibson really made this a one of a kind, no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Moore Tribute Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Is that neck like a charvel? The 2 piece kinda seperate headstock thing? Wow gibson really made this a one of a kind, no? These are made with scarf joint Gibson is made in 1 piece with 2 extra parts glued onto each side of the headstock (see factory video) -- Gibson USA making a one off? REALY! From what I can gather the only "Customising" is the change of 1 pickup and fitting Deluxe Tuners (Easy to swap out as I found with my V) But this line is comical "Could use setup and electronic work. Only signs of visual wear is residue from the Gibson sticker on the back of the control panel. Purchased factory direct from Gibson in Memphis" ](*,) ](*,) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 . That's a good poster guitar for spotting fakes. It has just about every fake "tell" you'd expect on a cheap Asian fake. Classic tells right here - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Septic Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 The only way to stop people selling these fakes on fleabay is to report the listing each time... as many people as possible... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdgm Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 And the ebay ad says - "Chambered custom neck".....!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turtle Posted January 24, 2013 Author Share Posted January 24, 2013 No returns accepted...... No!!! Really?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Septic Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Here in Britain, Eastern European and Chinese fakes BETTER than this one are all over the place and they're even sold as "fake" for up to £500 ($800) by people who have imported them for as little as £200 ($350) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slavestate Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Definitely report that listing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjmwrx Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Clearly FAKE. Report the listing to EBAY and to Gibson: http://www2.gibson.com/Support/Report-Counterfeits.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Moore Tribute Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 I do buy online but as you would expect you have to know your stuff... Here's hoping it's deleted soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjmwrx Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 I got my Custom Classic from zzounds and I buy strat parts from the stratoshere on ebay. I also have many parts dealers I have bought from for years there too. There are many dealers on ebay like the music zoo, and Guitar Centers used section is great. Yes I can tell a real Gibson on there but unless its new I dont want to mail order it. I like to play my used stuff first unless its shipping from a dealer like Guitar Center or Music Go Round. They will allow a return. I dont know how you guys always find the fakes I have never ran accross one. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Septic Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 The top looks like it's "printed" as well because it looks two dimentional and you can see a straight grain underneath the figuring... That's why I only buy Les Pauls with a "transparent" finish, so you can see any dodgy bits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turtle Posted January 25, 2013 Author Share Posted January 25, 2013 Imagine if this was real and the guy genuinely ordered it like this lol. He didn't buy it and trying to sell it... He says he ordered it specifically with these specs. "Make it look Chinese, Gibson". That was his specifics lol. Do I dare say this could be a new model by gibson- the counterfeit les paul. Special order only hahaha. Gibson would prolly charge 3 grand for it ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eracer_Team Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 I tried clicking on Ask the Seller a question but EBay didn't give any question section for me to type Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXE® Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 It's gone now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXE® Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 It's a Chinese fake. Seen hundreds just like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narm Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 C'mon, really? Does Gibson ever made a Custom Traditional Standard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GibSinCity Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 No. But they do make the Guitar Center Exclusive "Custom Pro". You might as well call it a Custom Tradional Standard. Basically a weight-relieved Custom Shop Standard with bells and whistles. http://www2.gibson.com/Products/Electric-Guitars/Les-Paul/Gibson-Custom/Les-Paul-Custom-Pro.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender 4 Life Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 It's a Chinese fake. Seen hundreds just like it. saw an article where a crate of over 50 fakes were seized @ Chi-towns O'Hare airport just a cpl. weeks ago.... U.S. Customs actually inspects an estimated 2% of cargo entering the country at major shipping ports....imagine how many fakes come in every week now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fletch1957 Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 Well. I'm getting ready to buy my first Les Paul. Consequently, I did some research on line about how to spot a fake. Admittedly, I'm not as trained as most folks as spotting a fake Les Paul but, I would have definitely passed on that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 ...I'm not as trained as most folks as spotting a fake Les Paul but, I would have definitely passed on that one. Good luck in your hunt. And if you have any doubts then please run them past us here before you buy! P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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