Yep, could very well be...It looks as if someone had modified a Burny or Greco guitar
I second that, it definitely has that MIJ vibe, They probably bought a gibson headstock veneer and refinished the thing.It looks as if someone had modified a Burny or Greco guitar
Where can I get one of those?I second that, it definitely has that MIJ vibe, They probably bought a gibson headstock veneer and refinished the thing. View attachment 493264
The individual who built this guitar wished he bought one of those cuz the job he did on that guitar sucksI second that, it definitely has that MIJ vibe, They probably bought a gibson headstock veneer and refinished the thing. View attachment 493264
I take better (and more) photos than that when I list my guitars on Craigslist. I’d pass on that one.Unfortunately the serial number isn’t clear enough to read in the listing photo.
As for the guitar maybe being a pre-historic, I researched this possibility online before starting this thread, and couldn’t find any examples of early reissues with a similar control rout or placement of the bridge pickup, as well as a number of other differences.
There were so many different versions in Gibson's production through the years... The frets were over the binding on some pre-historic. The colour could be a refin. I can't be so categoric just from looking at the pics.
But I agree, there are certain improbabilities that suggest it is a copy: the lack of side wings at the back of the headstock, the logo is too close to the "open book" which is too flat and, most of all, the 2 holes in the control cavity are definitely not standard. The top of the neck looks asymetric near the back of the headstock (at least in the poor lightning conditions).
From what I coud read of the serial #: 9 0063, it implies it could have been made in 1999. On his ad, the seller says it is from 1998, which adds to the suspicion. I would sat away from it... Cheers
What concerns me, the Seller has ZERO feedback as a Seller. All feedback is as a buyer an almost all within the past 12 months. Says he owned the guitar since 1998. Lifting “style” case. Also serial number can be faked anyone can copy a serial number from another guitar.Saw this guitar listed on eBay as a Gibson Les Paul. It has some features that would indicate it being a Historic reissue including an ink serial number and ABR-1 bridge, but a couple of things don’t look right to me:
Fretboard binding does not have nibs.
Bridge pickup appears to be mounted unusually far from the bridge.
Control cavity rout looks wrong, and it has 2 holes drilled for the pickup and selector switch wiring to come through instead of 1 channel.
Les Paul Model silk screen font appears thicker than normal, though I suppose this could possibly be an illusion caused by lighting and the gold paint reflecting.
Hard case has the dark red lining seen in 2000s era Custom Shop cases, but it only has a single neck rest instead of 2.
Do any forum members have an opinion or insights on whether this guitar is actually a legit Gibson or not?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/392970036418
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PM the seller for the serial #.Unfortunately the serial number isn’t clear enough to read in the listing photo.
As for the guitar maybe being a pre-historic, I researched this possibility online before starting this thread, and couldn’t find any examples of early reissues with a similar control rout or placement of the bridge pickup, as well as a number of other differences.
.... has this been reported to eBay UK?
It looks like somebody called them out. It's difficult to say if Ebay stepped in though because lately they seem to let everything slide. I stumbled across a "genuine" Gibson Dave Grohl 335 the other day where even the headstock signature was copied (the copies are getting very convincing). The buy it now price was a dead giveaway though...$300. Yeah...riiiigggghhhttt.Auction listing ended early “because the item is no longer available”
Got no reply.PM the seller for the serial #.