The Fake Epiphone Thread!

[Porn_Star19]

Originally Posted by GNR4EVR

1. Dont know
2. Looks too good to be true
3. Musta been fake, its now shut down

i just managed to get through to checkout with the 3rd one, so its not closed down. how can i find out if they are real? and is it better to buy it from one of these sites because its not just some random person selling them on ebay, they can be trusted a bit more cant they? thanks

[GNR4EVR]

Originally Posted by Porn_Star19

i just managed to get through to checkout with the 3rd one, so its not closed down. how can i find out if they are real? and is it better to buy it from one of these sites because its not just some random person selling them on ebay, they can be trusted a bit more cant they? thanks

I personally dont trust them, since they arent reputable and the pics are stock Epiphone website pics, just seems not quite right to me. The last site wouldnt come up for me.

[gibsonguy]

Originally Posted by GNR4EVR

I read what you said, and to all appearances, you seemed insulted that we chose a ranking system , and right after that, said that you knew the guitar was real and just wanted our input. Cant imagine how that appears.

("sorry I am not senior level. I've been playing for 26 years and know a lot about guitars. played in a band and toured. the band i used to play in is marah. just becasue I am not senior does not mean I or anyone who is not a senior member does not know what they are talking about".)

Anyway, yes, the Elite is real, it is either a second or used, and doesnt have a warrantee, hence the stickered serial in place of the real one.

Edit: FYI to all concerned- Elites and Elitists have that headstock shape, Elites are just earlier versions of "Elitists".

thanks.

[GNR4EVR]

Originally Posted by gibsonguy

thanks. that candy apple red les paul is tempting, but i might lean towards the slash edition epi. I played at a local sam ash and it was sweet. just so expensive.

It is a beauty, no doubt. What did they want for it?

[gibsonguy]

Originally Posted by GNR4EVR

It is a beauty, no doubt. What did they want for it?

$799. Those Seymour ducans are amazing.

[GNR4EVR]

Originally Posted by gibsonguy

$799. Those Seymour ducans are amazing.

Yeah, thats up there. I got my Elitist for 760 with shipping from Ebay, shipping included, so theres definitely deals to be had still.

[Tennullajet]

Originally Posted by GNR4EVR

1). Its not rare and theres no difference in the wood type like he says. The only difference between a standard/studio and an Epi Custom Shop Limited is the paint usually.

2).The other thing that concerns me, if youre allowed to pick it up, why cant you pay for it then? And why no paypal, plus he wants direct bank transfer. THAT part concerns me a bit- Could be a scam to get into your bank account.

Someone in the Gibson thread just got ripped off that way and now, the guy has free reign over his checking account aand has ruined him.

THeres also Ebay cloning going on, so that you can have a clean feedback, but its all phony.

Steer clear, IMO

I have checked his feedback and he seems to have been reliable and sold quite a few more expensive guitars. Have messaged him and he claims to own a studio where musicisians often give him instruments in return for time. I dont know that he would have a lot of knowledge etc..

I am inclined to steer clear based on what you say but am curious as to whether it looks legit itself..the guitar.

Thanks

[Porn_Star19]

Epiphone Les Paul Standard Plus Top Guitar Trans Blue on eBay, also Epiphone, Electric, Guitars, Musical Instruments (end time 21-Dec-08 21:15:00 GMT)
do you think its a real or fake? thanks

[gibsonguy]

Originally Posted by GNR4EVR

It is a beauty, no doubt. What did they want for it?

does this look legit?

EPIPHONE GIBSON LES PAUL SLASH MODEL VERY CLEAN GUITAR - eBay (item 320323892490 end time Jan-07-09 15:44:32 PST)

[GNR4EVR]

Originally Posted by Tennullajet

I have checked his feedback and he seems to have been reliable and sold quite a few more expensive guitars. Have messaged him and he claims to own a studio where musicisians often give him instruments in return for time. I dont know that he would have a lot of knowledge etc..

I am inclined to steer clear based on what you say but am curious as to whether it looks legit itself..the guitar.

Thanks

It appears to be good, but the critera of the auction has me a little apprehensive.

[GNR4EVR]

Originally Posted by gibsonguy

does this look legit?

EPIPHONE GIBSON LES PAUL SLASH MODEL VERY CLEAN GUITAR - eBay (item 320323892490 end time Jan-07-09 15:44:32 PST)

Appears good to me.

[gibsonguy]

Originally Posted by GNR4EVR

Yeah, thats up there. I got my Elitist for 760 with shipping from Ebay, shipping included, so theres definitely deals to be had still.

thanks.

[Bandit79]

Originally Posted by gibsonguy

does this look legit?

EPIPHONE GIBSON LES PAUL SLASH MODEL VERY CLEAN GUITAR - eBay (item 320323892490 end time Jan-07-09 15:44:32 PST)

Fake. If you would like to know why, send me a pm

[GNR4EVR]

Originally Posted by Bandit79

Fake. If you would like to know why, send me a pm

Fire me one too, Id like to know what you see.

[FLICKOFLASH]

Originally Posted by GNR4EVR

Fire me one too, Id like to know what you see.

your kidding right ??

[FLICKOFLASH]

comparison shop

[FLICKOFLASH]

Originally Posted by gibsonguy

does this look legit?

EPIPHONE GIBSON LES PAUL SLASH MODEL VERY CLEAN GUITAR - eBay (item 320323892490 end time Jan-07-09 15:44:32 PST)

So fake !! easy score for a fake hunter

[Andyhannah]

Guitars classifieds in port talbot : gibson/epiphone kiss ace frehley guitar(gibson...

Is this a fake guys???

[FLICKOFLASH]

Originally Posted by Andyhannah

Guitars classifieds in port talbot : gibson/epiphone kiss ace frehley guitar(gibson...

Is this a fake guys???

The pix are too small to see but the thing that stands out to me is the blue in the ace imagine

[Sinmastah]

I don't see much wrong with it from the knob stand point. I would stay away unless you can get better pics.

[Andyhannah]

See mzonline have got one, the price puts me off and he also offered me a fake Joe perry Boneyard so im a little hesitant from going to them.

I will call the guy and see if i can get some better pics.

Just had a xmas bonus so might be in the market for the Gibson model but im even more wary of a fake with the price tag on the gibson.

Andy

[Wasarnamis]

fake ? Epiphone Les Paul Black Beauty Brand New Unused on eBay, also Epiphone, Electric, Guitars, Musical Instruments (end time 19-Dec-08 11:00:24 GMT)

[GNR4EVR]

Originally Posted by FLICKOFLASH

your kidding right ??

No, Im actually not. I dont see what youre seeing apparently, other than maybe its lighter in color on the fretboard and the finish. Everything else appears ok. If you were referring to the two "EE"s, Epi issued guitars in 08' with enlarged "E"s and then took them off altogether, other then that, I suppose I am missing something.

Edit: And the lightness could be the flash, mine was that way when I bought it.

[GNR4EVR]

Originally Posted by Andyhannah

Guitars classifieds in port talbot : gibson/epiphone kiss ace frehley guitar(gibson...

Is this a fake guys???

It doesnt say what year it is either. If he says its new, its fake.

[gibsonguy]

Originally Posted by Bandit79

Fake. If you would like to know why, send me a pm

Definitely

[gibsonguy]

Originally Posted by Andyhannah

See mzonline have got one, the price puts me off and he also offered me a fake Joe perry Boneyard so im a little hesitant from going to them.

I will call the guy and see if i can get some better pics.

Just had a xmas bonus so might be in the market for the Gibson model but im even more wary of a fake with the price tag on the gibson.

Andy

I am about to get the slash epi les paul standard, how do u like yours? I see u got the Kirk ESP, I almost got the the Jeff Hanneman ESP model.

[Ar0Rose]

Hi, I'm just wondering... Are fake Epiphones only made in China?? Cause so far that's what I've been hearing all the time... anyway, sorry for all the trouble... Thnks

[Sinmastah]

Originally Posted by Bandit79

Fake. If you would like to know why, send me a pm

Agree'd, it's not looking good.

[Sinmastah]

Originally Posted by GNR4EVR

No, Im actually not. I dont see what youre seeing apparently, other than maybe its lighter in color on the fretboard and the finish. Everything else appears ok. If you were referring to the two "EE"s, Epi issued guitars in 08' with enlarged "E"s and then took them off altogether, other then that, I suppose I am missing something.

Edit: And the lightness could be the flash, mine was that way when I bought it.

That starts appearing on 0806 and beyond models I believe.

[Sinmastah]

Originally Posted by Wasarnamis

fake ? Epiphone Les Paul Black Beauty Brand New Unused on eBay, also Epiphone, Electric, Guitars, Musical Instruments (end time 19-Dec-08 11:00:24 GMT)

Yeah