Chibsons are getting good

[Thrill]

Look wise anyways.

I was at a shop today to trade a guitar with a dude, and the shop had a fake Gibson goldtop in their display case. If it wouldnt have been marked fake with a $300 price I might not have even noticed.

The dead giveaway for me is the bridge, horn and headstock shape and this one had all 3 perfect. I dont think Ive EVER seen a forgery with correct, unslotted bridge studs, but this one had em. The horn and head stock were also pretty spot on.

The only tell on this particular guitar was the lack of nibs, but between Gibson now not having them on and people being able to claim refret, you might get fooled. The shape of the body curve near the selector switch was also just a tiny bit off, but if you dont really know your shit, you would definitely miss it.

Just throwing it out there, if you buy used make sure you really know what to look for as old tells are getting fixed.

 

[Heisenberg]

My next LP will be a Chibson then.

 

[SWeAT hOg]

You're not gonna be popular with that comment, Heisenberg.

 

[Heisenberg]

You're not gonna be popular with that comment, Heisenberg.

Muahahaha. I've always wanted me a genuine Chibson Res Pual.

 

[Bobby Mahogany]

And you didn't snap a pic?

What are you? A rotary phone user?

I call...

 

[rockstar232007]

No, they're not. Even now, for every one thing they get "right", they still manage to get 100 things wrong.

Besides, if you really have trouble seeing the physical differences, just look at the prices.

 

[Thrill]

And you didn't snap a pic?

What are you? A rotary phone user?

I call...

I didnt have a camera on me. Im a cheap bastard so my phone is a prepaid flip phone (I dont care, I need a phone, not a pocket computer for $200 a month)

 

[BuzzHaze]

The shop should be ashamed of themselves for selling a fake. Why the hell would they even display it? It's illegal for one thing plus it shows a lack of business morals.

Christ....how can they get away with that sh*t? The owner should be charged or at least told to remove the POS.

 

[chasenblues]

I was at a shop today to trade a guitar with a dude, and the shop had a fake Gibson goldtop in their display case. If it wouldn't have been marked fake with a $300 price I might not have even noticed.

So a "reputable shop" was displaying and selling a fake Gibson and its ok because they were being upfront about it being fake and selling it cheap?

 

[Heisenberg]

So a "reputable shop" was displaying and selling a fake Gibson and its ok because they were being upfront about it being fake and selling it cheap?

Well....yeah.

EDIT: Wait, I'm thinking copy here. If it said Gibson on it anywhere, then yeah, I guess the moral issue comes into play.

 

[herzog]

Depending on where you are, perhaps report the shop to local trading standards agency (or equivalent)...someone not particularly savvy may actually buy it thinking they are getting a good deal - instead of a piece of sh1t....

Bit like scraping away at a mountain with a toothpick though

 

[Oranjeaap]

I've seen fakes with nibs, correct headstock shape, correct mother of pearl logo, correct body shape etc. There still are a lot of things off about these guitars but they're all small details only a trained eye can see.
Let's hope people who are looking to buy their first Les Paul seek some knowledge on internet before they unknowingly buy a fake

 

[Thrill]

So a "reputable shop" was displaying and selling a fake Gibson and its ok because they were being upfront about it being fake and selling it cheap?

Did I say anywhere in my post that it was alright or that I condone it? The whole point of this thread was to say "China is stepping their game up when it comes to fakes"

 

[paruwi]

Did I say anywhere in my post that it was alright or that I condone it? The whole point of this thread was to say "China is stepping their game up when it comes to fakes"

They are doing it wrong for years.....

only the 'uneducated' can't see the difference
and sometimes the deal-hunters won't see the difference

 

[Coldacre]

as a non US living person, I find this Chibson thing intriguing.

we don't have them over here. I guess that's a trade off for paying insane high prices year 'round.

 

[TheX]

Did I say anywhere in my post that it was alright or that I condone it? The whole point of this thread was to say "China is stepping their game up when it comes to fakes"

Lol, no matter how good your intentions are, someone is going to give you crap about it.

 

[Heisenberg]

Lol, no matter how good your intentions are, someone is going to give you crap about it.

Surely not here at MLP!!

 

[duke1098]

Im seeing these more and more at the studio I rehearse. Some look real purdy and from a distance you have a hard time telling they're fakes.
This guy brings in 'Rosso Corsa' Chibson every week and sounds really good. Said He had to change the pups, nut and clean up the wiring. He had it setup - plays it in DSL401 combo and that thing wails.

 

[Bobby Mahogany]

Im seeing these more and more at the studio I rehearse. Some look real purdy and from a distance you have a hard time telling they're fakes.
This guy brings in 'Rosso Corsa' Chibson every week and sounds really good. Said He had to change the pups, nut and clean up the wiring. He had it setup - plays it in DSL401 combo and that thing wails.

Another solid proof that tone is in the pickups, the nut and clean wiring!

Note to readers:
Anyone wanting to "like" this post because of the words, take a hike.
Anyone wanting to "like" this post because of the picture, you're welcome.

 

[RRfireblade]

Honestly, I'm constantly amazed at the things they get wrong so often. I work with a number of Asian manufactueres and if I "spec'ed" an Asian built LP knockoff, I promise you very very few people would be able to tell without taking it apart and maybe not even then.

It's like they are not even trying. If they start to, then look out.