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Foreword: This totally ISN'T a copy of the Fake Epiphone Thread.
OK, so as many of us who have been here a while know, the Gibson Les Paul forum is constantly being clogged up with posts of fake Gibsons from eBay. If you do a search, which I did before creating this thread, there are 400+ threads reporting fakes.
Now as some of us know, the Epiphone Les Paul forum has this nifty little thread called The Fake Epiphone Thread II where all speculated fake guitars are posted for universal commenting, and evaluation by a specified board of identification experts. I thought that that was an incredibly useful thread, and I was suprised that the Gibson forum had nothing of the kind. So, I took the Initiative and created one HERE.
There are some differences, However. This thread is just a thread where if you find a fake posted for sale on the internet, you may post it here, rather than creating a new thread so that all members may ridicule its apparent fakeness. Also, Long Time Posters may comment on the guitars' authenticities (BTW, I'm not calling myself an expert. I'm inviting the experts here for evaluation), so if you know nothing about fake Gibsons,(much like myself)DO NOT CRY WOLF!!!!1!
Disclaimer: This is not a fake identification thread. If you want a fake identified, however, don't hesitate to ask. A SENIOR MEMBER who knows what they're talking about will [hopefully] answer you.
For anyone who doesn't know what a fake looks like, go HERE.
Also, some pics provided by Gibson for identifying fakes.
Example of a fake Gibson:
TRC: Most fake Gibsons are made in China. Therefore, they usually copy chinese made Epiphones, and their characteristics. The three screw TRC is one of them. An authentic Gibson should only have a two screw TRC.
Headstock Joint: This picture shows how the binding on the neck, the nut, and the binding of a headstock flow evenly with each other. It also shows the correct headstock angle.
Headstock:
This photo compares an authentic Gibson headstock with a counterfeit headstock. Note the crooked logo, incorrect TRC, and straight edges.
Pickup Cavities: Yet another trait of fakes copied from an Epiphone-pickup cavities painted black.
Truss Rod: Fakes commony have an Epiphone-style truss rod, which is recessed below the nut or fretboard. An authentic Gibson should have a clearly visible truss rod.
Control Pocket: Gibson control pockets will be neatly wired, with either Gibson branded pots, or CTS pots. They may also have a metal mounting plate, or in newer models, a "quick connect" PCB.
OK, so now that we all know what a fake looks like, GET POSTIN' so we can laugh at some poorly made fakes!
Note: I am not calling myself a fake expert, I just created this thread as a public service and a response to the constant flood of other Gibson fake threads popping up here.
OK, so as many of us who have been here a while know, the Gibson Les Paul forum is constantly being clogged up with posts of fake Gibsons from eBay. If you do a search, which I did before creating this thread, there are 400+ threads reporting fakes.
Now as some of us know, the Epiphone Les Paul forum has this nifty little thread called The Fake Epiphone Thread II where all speculated fake guitars are posted for universal commenting, and evaluation by a specified board of identification experts. I thought that that was an incredibly useful thread, and I was suprised that the Gibson forum had nothing of the kind. So, I took the Initiative and created one HERE.
There are some differences, However. This thread is just a thread where if you find a fake posted for sale on the internet, you may post it here, rather than creating a new thread so that all members may ridicule its apparent fakeness. Also, Long Time Posters may comment on the guitars' authenticities (BTW, I'm not calling myself an expert. I'm inviting the experts here for evaluation), so if you know nothing about fake Gibsons,(much like myself)DO NOT CRY WOLF!!!!1!
Disclaimer: This is not a fake identification thread. If you want a fake identified, however, don't hesitate to ask. A SENIOR MEMBER who knows what they're talking about will [hopefully] answer you.
For anyone who doesn't know what a fake looks like, go HERE.
Also, some pics provided by Gibson for identifying fakes.
Example of a fake Gibson:
TRC: Most fake Gibsons are made in China. Therefore, they usually copy chinese made Epiphones, and their characteristics. The three screw TRC is one of them. An authentic Gibson should only have a two screw TRC.
Headstock Joint: This picture shows how the binding on the neck, the nut, and the binding of a headstock flow evenly with each other. It also shows the correct headstock angle.
Headstock:
This photo compares an authentic Gibson headstock with a counterfeit headstock. Note the crooked logo, incorrect TRC, and straight edges.
Pickup Cavities: Yet another trait of fakes copied from an Epiphone-pickup cavities painted black.
Truss Rod: Fakes commony have an Epiphone-style truss rod, which is recessed below the nut or fretboard. An authentic Gibson should have a clearly visible truss rod.
Control Pocket: Gibson control pockets will be neatly wired, with either Gibson branded pots, or CTS pots. They may also have a metal mounting plate, or in newer models, a "quick connect" PCB.
OK, so now that we all know what a fake looks like, GET POSTIN' so we can laugh at some poorly made fakes!
Note: I am not calling myself a fake expert, I just created this thread as a public service and a response to the constant flood of other Gibson fake threads popping up here.
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