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Is it fake or not ?
Hi all,
I am thinking to buy an Epiphone Les Paul Custom that's coming from China. But I got some suspects about it's fake or not. I'm gonna send ya a few of photos. Can you help me how can I spot this guitar's authenticity? Here's the pics. http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/k...e/SNC11031.jpg http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/k...e/SNC11034.jpg http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/k...e/SNC11032.jpg http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/k...e/SNC11033.jpg http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/k...e/SNC11037.jpg Thanks bros. Tuncay. |
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Re: Is it fake or not ?
I can't see anything wrong with the guitar, but I'm not the most knowledgeable about spotting fakes. Does your friend make it a habit to brings fakes over from China? What do you think is suspicious about the guitar?
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Re: Is it fake or not ?
I wouldn't trust anything coming straight from China as it's most likely fake or stolen. It looks like the serial says "UCxxxxxx" If that's the case, it's from the same factory as my SG and was probably stolen out of the factory
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Re: Is it fake or not ?
This is my friends first guitar work.
He has a marble company and always deals with China for import/export. He uses middleman for this work. Middleman have noted that these guitars coming from one of the biggest dealer in China, not directly from factory. I've seen a one of these guitar's that's SN EE070902744. Also guitars come with their paper box, manual and one cable I think it's not fake but a few of my friends have doubt about it. |
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Re: Is it fake or not ?
Why Fake an Epiphone?
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Re: Is it fake or not ?
I often wonder that myself. Perhaps elsewhere in the world, Epiphone fakes are more desirable than here in the US.
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Re: Is it fake or not ?
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I think it's a fake. Look at how big the back control pocket is, and how big the screws are, especially on the toggle cavity plate. Also the hang tags are using an old logo. Doesnt smell right to me. |
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Re: Is it fake or not ?
Inside Guy - does Epi China release any guitars other than through authorized Gibson/Epi dealers? That is my big questions. Lots of guys w/ auctions saying "shipped to you directly from the factory in China" - I call BS on that. Doesn't make any sense to me...
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Re: Is it fake or not ?
I say it's real, but I wouldn't trust myself.
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Re: Is it fake or not ?
Personally I'd steer clear of anything not sold by authorized dealers. It's not like Epiphones break the bank in the first place. I'll gladly pay a bit of extra cash to know I have a legit guitar.
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Re: Is it fake or not ?
(For those who don't know - Inside Guy works at Gibson - I'm gonna take his word on this one... The "old logo" is something to add to the list of things to check regarding hang tags.)
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Re: Is it fake or not ?
For the record, Epiphone does not sell directly from the factory in China.
A few more things on this guitar that make it look fake: The Grover tuners are HUGE The knob placement looks off to me The back pocket material has a matte finish the pickups have an old sticker on them |
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Re: Is it fake or not ?
Moral of story,
Don't buy anything coming out straight from China. Learn it already!
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Re: Is it fake or not ?
Hey everyone.
I've previously spoke to someone on this site about my problem but I wanted another opinion. I've been on eBay and found an Epiphone Les Paul Custom in Ebony for £300. THe only thing I don''t want to do is buy a fake one. Can someone please look at the photos provided and tell me what you think. You're help is much appreciated. Oh and the eBay used ID has been painted over. Thanks again. |
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Re: Is it fake or not ?
Get a new friend, theyre all counterfeit and hes a trafficker. You dont wanna be around when the FBI comes knocking.
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Re: Is it fake or not ?
How can make guitar more real from fake? We make excellent guitar right from factory you buy gibson epiphone fender ibanez taylor martin all from us directly and you be pleased.
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Re: Is it fake or not ?
You buy Payress, you buy Payress now!
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