[Sinmastah]

Originally Posted by sbaker

Hi all, I'm new here. Just found this site today, wish I knew about it a week ago.

Just received an Epi LP Silverburst yesterday, bought it from eBay: New Epiphone Les Paul Custom. SIlverburst Limited. - eBay (item 130233216680 end time Jun-23-08 14:36:28 PDT)

It looks amazingly good and sounds pretty good too, but I'm sure it's a fake. The listing says the item was in Minnesota, but it came straight from China (from the Qingdao factory, he said). I learned this AFTER I bought it with "Buy it now". I knew about the factory, and it was a great deal so I bought it. I'll get some pics posted tonight. The main problem I see (besides direct from the factory) is the "100% inspected and set-up in the USA by 1" sticker. It was only in the US for about a day before I got it, and I doubt they put those stickers on at the factory. He's sold quite a few guitars already.

How about the weight? The one I have feels lighter than the ones at Guitar Center. That could be another clue to fakes.

Once I can prove it's a fake, I may try to return it and save for a real one. Then again, for a decent guitar that's almost 1/2 the cost, may keep it.

Thanks,

Sean.

Yeah I remember that guy, most likely because he is in Minnesota, kinda close to me actually. Based on those two pictures I do not know if its fake or not, they might not be the pictures of your guitar. Me and GNR can look at it when you post pics.