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Old 06-23-2008, 06:20 PM   #50 (permalink)
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Re: The Fake Epiphone Thread!

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Originally Posted by Sinmastah View Post
I think it is good, I havn't seen any Zakk wylde sig fakes yet, at least not that I remember, I bet because of the finish. Also the knobs aren't exactly paralell, but that should be ok, its really close. The only main thing worrying me is the fretboard color, but I think its legit. I am hoping a couple more people can chime in on this.
I hate to say this, more than anything, but its a fake. Theres tons of ZAkk Wilde fakes out there, in fact, many more than the standards or any other commemorative guitars. Ive personally turned in probably 10 or more out of the 25 Ive reported to Ebay that were Zakk Wildes, some buzz saws, but mostly the bullseyes.
The tone/volume control knobs should almost always be a little behind the bridge, the gold tone is more yellow than gold, and that diamond backplate is way, way off. Sorry, bro.
Heres the link that tells quite a bit of info on the Zakk Wilde bullseye fakes out there.
Ace Guitar Shop - Fake Epiphone Guitars- How To Spot One

Also, you can compare yours to Epiphones site, they have excellent pics of all you need to tell.
http://www.epiphone.com/default.asp?...CollectionID=6
I updated my post, looks like the counterfeiters have figured out how to fake the ZAkk logo better now... Sorry, I jumped the gun on that one.

Looks like your "E" in the Epiphone lettering might be what that website mentions, that its a little too fat? Check & see, I cant tell very well.
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