Real or fake?

loukask6 · 09-05-2010, 11:33 AM

Hello friernds,

I am about to buy a Gibson Les Paul Studio in Ebony Black and I am not sure if it is a real Gibson or a fake one. The seller send me some pictures of the guitar (please see attached copies).

Please advise if this is a real Gibson or not, because at the first sight I am not convinced.

Tim Plains · 09-05-2010, 11:41 AM

Pics don't work.

MrWrong · 09-05-2010, 11:45 AM

We can't see the pics, you are trying to link to pics in your gmail account - which won't work. You'll have to put the pics on a site like photobucket and link to them.

Ledheadforlife · 09-05-2010, 11:52 AM

Never seen a fake studio, so it's probably real.

Jakeislove · 09-05-2010, 11:54 AM

Threads like these should include boobies.

loukask6 · 09-05-2010, 11:54 AM

Sorry guys

Here is the right link.

ImageShack Album - 4 images

Price for this (so called) new guitar is 644 USD.

Can this be right?

Ledheadforlife · 09-05-2010, 11:56 AM

Looks real to me.

dbwalker · 09-05-2010, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jakeislove

Threads like these should include boobies.

REAL OR FAKE boobies?

as for the Les Paul, Ledheadforlife is on that one, it's usually the high end Gibson's that are being faked, look's like a Gibson to me as well.

KS 5150 · 09-05-2010, 12:20 PM

From my limited knowledge, its real...the serial # looks good, and that's usually the first thing I notice..

loukask6 · 09-05-2010, 12:41 PM

That means that you would proceed with buying the guitar?

The thing that makes me unsure about it is the little dot on the name on the headstock. It seems to "sit" a little more on the letter "G" than over the "i" and it is in a lower postion than on top of the "G" and "b" top position, if I compare it with the fotos on this site:

Gibson Guitar Music News: How to Spot a Fake, Gibson Leads Industry Fight Against Counterfeit Goods

River · 09-05-2010, 12:50 PM

I've seen real ones like that before, and have read somewhere when to expect the I dot to be in that position. That doesn't make me an expert, though.

Dino Velvet · 09-05-2010, 01:00 PM

Real, the Chinese don't make fake studios.

dbwalker · 09-05-2010, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by River

I've seen real ones like that before, and have read somewhere when to expect the I dot to be in that position. That doesn't make me an expert, though.

take a look on ebay & you'll find that many of them have the dot placed up against the G

GIBSON LES PAUL STUDIO - eBay (item 330467290096 end time Sep-05-10 13:45:57 PDT)

GIBSON LES PAUL STUDIO - eBay (item 330467290096 end time Sep-05-10 13:45:57 PDT)

gibson les paul studio black/gold hardware - eBay (item 220661980161 end time Sep-05-10 18:35:54 PDT)

2001 gibson les paul studio - eBay (item 260658621673 end time Sep-30-10 19:34:45 PDT)

KS 5150 · 09-05-2010, 01:10 PM

I wouldn't worry too much about the dot hitting the 'G' on the headstock...this is a photo of the '83 Studio Standard I've got coming and it has the same thing..and I'm pretty sure its real!

MrWrong · 09-05-2010, 02:40 PM

It's a genuine Gibson, not a doubt, dot touching is OK.

RustyNuts · 09-19-2010, 08:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dino Velvet

Real, the Chinese don't make fake studios.

Sorry to drag this thread back up after two weeks but something's been bugging me all morning after talking to a friend of mine about his recently-discovered-to-be-a-fake Epi.

Why do they not fake the Studios but will fake the Epis? Seems to me the Studio would be a better target: No bling, binding, flamed tops, etc. Just a basis guitar. One would think it would be easier to produce a fake Studio and make more on the sale if it, no?

Rusty Shackleford · 09-19-2010, 08:29 AM

They will fake the high end Epi's because most up and coming players would rather have the fancier top of the line Epiphone with all the bells and whistles rather than an old fashioned back to basics Gibson like the studio. And since their is so very little on the studio, that leaves the chinese absolutely no room for error when it comes to cloning them.

lpspecial2 · 09-21-2010, 09:27 PM

sorry but its fake.its a high copie which is very accurate.only thing that makes it not true to the gibson name is that gibson does not put made in the usa on the back of the headstock.theyre just like the real thing tho

-=[Shifty]=- · 09-21-2010, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lpspecial2

sorry but its fake.its a high copie which is very accurate.only thing that makes it not true to the gibson name is that gibson does not put made in the usa on the back of the headstock.theyre just like the real thing tho

I think you should see a doctor.
You seem to suffer a bad case of oral diarrhea.

dbwalker · 09-21-2010, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by -=[Shifty]=-

I think you should see a doctor.
You seem to suffer a bad case of oral diarrhea.

ya that's what happens when a 16 yo kid reads a few posts on the net, he's hitting up a lot of posts on here claiming fakes like he's been around awhile

ltdave32 · 09-22-2010, 01:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lpspecial2

sorry but its fake.its a high copie which is very accurate.only thing that makes it not true to the gibson name is that gibson does not put made in the usa on the back of the headstock.theyre just like the real thing tho

You really ought to learn more about what you're talking about before you offer testimonials or advice. You might end up influencing someone who doesn't know any better. You've been spouting off about fake Gibsons being "just like the real thing" on your first few posts, and that's a poor start. I would strongly suggest that you read the numerous threads on spotting Chinese fakes, and learn about real Gibsons as well. That would greatly cut down the odds of looking foolish. There are several members here that are experts on this subject that have years invested in these matters. The smart thing to do is to research before you post.

floyd84 · 09-22-2010, 01:41 AM

Headstock, logo, and tuners are identical to my 01 Studio

circusboy28 · 09-22-2010, 03:49 AM

I've seen PLENTY with logos like that, plus ones with no dot over the i, dot's in different places...it depends on the year and the model.

09-05-2010, 11:33 AM	#1 (permalink)
loukask6 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 16 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Real or fake? Hello friernds, I am about to buy a Gibson Les Paul Studio in Ebony Black and I am not sure if it is a real Gibson or a fake one. The seller send me some pictures of the guitar (please see attached copies). Please advise if this is a real Gibson or not, because at the first sight I am not convinced.

09-05-2010, 11:41 AM	#2 (permalink)
Tim Plains Bartlett Retrospec Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 9,383 Thanks: 638 Thanked 676 Times in 76 Posts	Re: Real or fake? Pics don't work. __________________ Tim. Future Bartlett Retrospec winner!!

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09-05-2010, 11:54 AM	#6 (permalink)
loukask6 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 16 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Real or fake? Sorry guys Here is the right link. ImageShack Album - 4 images Price for this (so called) new guitar is 644 USD. Can this be right?

09-05-2010, 11:56 AM	#7 (permalink)
Ledheadforlife Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 8,486 Thanks: 108 Thanked 76 Times in 23 Posts	Re: Real or fake? Looks real to me.

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KS 5150 Bartlett Retrospec Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Calgary AB Posts: 938 Thanks: 17 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Real or fake? From my limited knowledge, its real...the serial # looks good, and that's usually the first thing I notice.. __________________ 2007 Gibson Les Paul G0 Darkburst VOS 2003 Gibson Les Paul Standard Light Burst 1989 Gibson Les Paul Custom Black Beauty 2009 Gibson Explorer Classic White 2012 Epiphone Budokan # 496/1000 2002 Peavey Wolfgang Special 2013 EVH Striped Series R/B/W (incoming ) 2012 Fender Stratocaster 2-Tone Sunburst 1980 Fender Telecaster Peavey 5150 2X12 Combo

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loukask6 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 16 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Real or fake? That means that you would proceed with buying the guitar? The thing that makes me unsure about it is the little dot on the name on the headstock. It seems to "sit" a little more on the letter "G" than over the "i" and it is in a lower postion than on top of the "G" and "b" top position, if I compare it with the fotos on this site: Gibson Guitar Music News: How to Spot a Fake, Gibson Leads Industry Fight Against Counterfeit Goods

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River Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Rural Colorado, USA Posts: 55,029 Thanks: 753 Thanked 985 Times in 79 Posts	Re: Real or fake? I've seen real ones like that before, and have read somewhere when to expect the I dot to be in that position. That doesn't make me an expert, though. __________________ River Bottom Blues Band - Music Home of the River Bottom Blues Band

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KS 5150 Bartlett Retrospec Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Calgary AB Posts: 938 Thanks: 17 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Real or fake? I wouldn't worry too much about the dot hitting the 'G' on the headstock...this is a photo of the '83 Studio Standard I've got coming and it has the same thing..and I'm pretty sure its real! __________________ 2007 Gibson Les Paul G0 Darkburst VOS 2003 Gibson Les Paul Standard Light Burst 1989 Gibson Les Paul Custom Black Beauty 2009 Gibson Explorer Classic White 2012 Epiphone Budokan # 496/1000 2002 Peavey Wolfgang Special 2013 EVH Striped Series R/B/W (incoming ) 2012 Fender Stratocaster 2-Tone Sunburst 1980 Fender Telecaster Peavey 5150 2X12 Combo

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MrWrong V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: BFE, Southern Ohio Posts: 1,992 Thanks: 202 Thanked 52 Times in 15 Posts	Re: Real or fake? It's a genuine Gibson, not a doubt, dot touching is OK.

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lpspecial2 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: grant,al Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Real or fake? sorry but its fake.its a high copie which is very accurate.only thing that makes it not true to the gibson name is that gibson does not put made in the usa on the back of the headstock.theyre just like the real thing tho

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circusboy28 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Petersham in sunny Sydney Posts: 5,450 Thanks: 193 Thanked 27 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Real or fake? I've seen PLENTY with logos like that, plus ones with no dot over the i, dot's in different places...it depends on the year and the model.

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