The Fake Epiphone Thread! - Page 45

Lynyrd77Skynyrd · 08-14-2008, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Sinmastah

I've just been bored playing lately, so thats why. I keep on trying to take a break but never can for some reason. And Ozzzy tunes a little flat right?

I know how you feel, sometimes it feels like im not getting anywhere then i think back to the time i couldn't even play the first four intro notes to "Wishing Well" without messing up. It's a very slow process and i have very little patience and concentration (Due to my ADHD) but i keep practicing, jamming, learning little bits of songs and eventually i hope it will all come together. Of course my very high standards don't help, being a massive Skynyrd fan and Rossington, Collins and Gaines being such amazing guitarists and me wanting to play just like them doesn't help me. My ultimate goal is to be able to play the full Freebird solo (live 14 1/2 minute version) so as you see a little bit more work needed yet.

damndirtyape71 · 08-14-2008, 06:33 PM

Hi there this is my first post. The first of many, I hope..

Anyway, I was looking at purchasing an Epi Les Paul Standard from a gentleman on Craigslist, the guy selling it is honorable and a good guy, however, I am trying to ascertain if it is real or a copy. So the key red flag is that I noticed the Epiphone logo on the headstock, the letter O split is facing down, instead of the traditional up, can you guys give some feedback as to whether its a fake, a misprint or a blemish? This guitar appears real in every other way....

Thoughts?

You guys are doing good work in here.

Thanks guys!
Steve

Sinmastah · 08-14-2008, 06:35 PM

Weird, maybe someone else can chime in on this, I'm not an expert when it comes to the logo. Perhaps post some pics of the body and back?

damndirtyape71 · 08-14-2008, 07:31 PM

Thanks guys.. I decided to pass on this guitar....

Sinmastah · 08-14-2008, 07:53 PM

That back plate is kind of funky, but the rest looks pretty good to me. What year is it?

damndirtyape71 · 08-14-2008, 08:05 PM

Owner told me 2007..Came up on the Guitar Dater Project as 2007 made at DW..

GNR4EVR · 08-14-2008, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Sinmastah

That back plate is kind of funky, but the rest looks pretty good to me. What year is it?

I cant ascertain without some close-ups, but that "O" IS indeed one of the indicators. Need close-ups of the serial #, knobs and body.

damndirtyape71 · 08-14-2008, 08:12 PM

Thanks guys.. I'll see what pics I can get...

The owner is supposed to email some pics tomorrow to Gibson to confirm, I asked him to cc me..

stef · 08-15-2008, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by GNR4EVR

We all have to start somewhere, and not too bad a start I'd say. Keep rockin, SIN, it gets better.

oh yeah ofcourse, but then, playing in tune is a very easy improvement to put in place, at no expense, and no extra work.

GNR4EVR · 08-15-2008, 04:27 AM

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Originally Posted by stef

oh yeah ofcourse, but then, playing in tune is a very easy improvement to put in place, at no expense, and no extra work.

Clearly spoken as if your opinion matters.
The guys a beginner, cut him some slack here. Or do you think someone should be able to pick up a guitar for the first time and play like Slash? I give him kudos for having the courage to post his videos knowing full well hes new at it and some French arrogant schmuck like you who thinks hes better than everyone else is going to hop on and have something stupid to say. Dont bother replying, its going to be a pretty dumb retort anyway and you know us egotistical Americans, we dont listen and do things our own way anyway. (Probably why we kick ass the world over, IMHO)

stef · 08-15-2008, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by GNR4EVR

Clearly spoken as if your opinion matters.
The guys a beginner, cut him some slack here. Or do you think someone should be able to pick up a guitar for the first time and play like Slash? I give him kudos for having the courage to post his videos knowing full well hes new at it and some French arrogant schmuck like you who thinks hes better than everyone else is going to hop on and have something stupid to say. Dont bother replying, its going to be a pretty dumb retort anyway and you know us egotistical Americans, we dont listen and do things our own way anyway. (Probably why we kick ass the world over, IMHO)

Nice.

some beginners do appreciate constructive cristism.
i said his guitar playing was pretty good but could easily be improved by tuning up or down half a step to get in sync with ozzy... i didnt say he was shit, did I ?

you are obviously too far up your ass to understand that.
seeming as i do get a lot of anti-french comments over here, i guess i'll move on.

shame, it was a nice place at first.

Sinmastah · 08-15-2008, 07:59 AM

Wow guys, I turn my back for one day and this happens?

Take it some where else.

eBay-ate-my-hampster · 08-15-2008, 08:11 AM

What do you guys think of this one?

Says he still has the reciept.... He's close to me thats why i ask ad i have one of these.

I might put a bid in

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Sinmastah · 08-15-2008, 08:13 AM

I'd say its good, wish there were more pics though.

eBay-ate-my-hampster · 08-15-2008, 08:16 AM

"Plays really nice, but i just prefer my Fender"

Surely thats a sin?

Haha

Sinmastah · 08-15-2008, 08:18 AM

I prefer my SG over my LP, I guess that could be a sin here too, but hey, I am the Sinmastah, so its udnerstandable. I love Les Pauls, but I gotta fight mine to make it play

eBay-ate-my-hampster · 08-15-2008, 08:21 AM

SG is a kinda Les Paul hybrid, so its understandable.

so long as its not a f*cking Burns

damndirtyape71 · 08-15-2008, 08:38 AM

THanks guys.. I decided to pass on this guitar!!!

Sinmastah · 08-15-2008, 08:39 AM

Seems legit to me.

damndirtyape71 · 08-15-2008, 08:47 AM

Thanks for your help!

Sinmastah · 08-15-2008, 08:59 AM

Not really sure about the logo, someone else can probably offer advice.

River · 08-15-2008, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Sinmastah

Not really sure about the logo, someone else can probably offer advice.

The headstock logo looks fine to me.

George.33 · 08-16-2008, 01:47 PM

Hi, Im seriously considering buying an epi les paul custom and the prices on Ebay just look so good, they say they come straight from the epi factory, but also say that you can take the serial number to a website that can confirm its authenticity, is this true or are these guitars fake?

Sinmastah · 08-16-2008, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by George.33

Hi, Im seriously considering buying an epi les paul custom and the prices on Ebay just look so good, they say they come straight from the epi factory, but also say that you can take the serial number to a website that can confirm its authenticity, is this true or are these guitars fake?

They are fake. Never buy a guitar that comes straight from the factory, or straight from China. Also having a legit serial number doesn't mean your guitar is legit. Go to the site they mention and plug in 070499999 and you will see what I mean.

George.33 · 08-17-2008, 07:16 AM

Ive e-mailed the seller just to be sure it is a fake asking for some detailed pictures, if i post them could you tell me for sure?

there are already some photos on there here is the link

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...:X:AAQ:GB:1123

thanks

Sinmastah · 08-17-2008, 07:42 AM

Yeah its fake, stay away from that seller. Also stay away from xgjxcissy, bill_qd, whisperprayer, everythingastrology

Lucid_Lunatic · 08-18-2008, 02:25 PM

Man, I've been reading this post for over an hour and didn't even get halfway through the whole thing. I knew there were tons of Gibson fakes floating all over eBay, but never thought that the Epiphones would be such a problem. I would have figured by the time you paid to have one made and sent over here, it would not be worth thier time to counterfiet them. I learn something new everyday. I have a Custom in Silverburst I bought from a bro over at Seymour Duncans site, but I'm pretty sure it's real since he bought it new at GC last December. I've got it posted for sale or trade on a couple other sites, but haven't gotten around to posting it here. They are good guitars, I just can't get used to the neck. It's a bit thinner and different than either of my Gibsons.

Sinmastah · 08-18-2008, 02:28 PM

Well, if you are worried about it feel free to post here. But if he bought it at GC it should be fine.

epiphoneemma · 08-18-2008, 03:07 PM

This is extremely helpful! Thanks! I've always been wary of buying things like guitars on Ebay.

Sinmastah · 08-18-2008, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by epiphoneemma

This is extremely helpful! Thanks! I've always been wary of buying things like guitars on Ebay.

Yeah, I was always careful about eBay, but remember you can still get great deals on a guitar. I've gotten some of my best deals on eBay (Not just guitars either). Also welcome!

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08-14-2008, 06:33 PM	#1322 (permalink)
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George.33 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: The Fake Epiphone Thread! Ive e-mailed the seller just to be sure it is a fake asking for some detailed pictures, if i post them could you tell me for sure? there are already some photos on there here is the link http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...:X:AAQ:GB:1123 thanks Last edited by George.33; 08-17-2008 at 07:17 AM. Reason: the link was wrong first

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