Posted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/03/2012 - 18:11. Lines and paragraphs break automatically. Bring work back to Americans... and they might be able to afford to buy American products. How To Spot A Counterfeit Gibson Les Paul – with Sam Ash’s Mike Rock. Do not include any spaces in your answer. I looked around a bit and noticed this "Hummingbird" copy hanging up in the corner for $100.00. Auction websites currently have hundreds of instruments which resemble Gibson Guitars and other brands. How to spot a fake: Gibson warns of counterfeit guitars sold in USA Submitted by GSite_Editor on Tue, 07/05/2011 - 05:15. Original Collection Modern Collection. you are bound to soon though as they are flooding the market like the asians did in the UK, Try contacting Gibson via a phone and you will never get through and you will be put on hold (if you ever get answered) and as for giving out information to you, they just won't tell you anything I have tried and they gave me no information at all, they just want your "Bucks" then offer no backup, at all. Nice looking guitar, parallellogram inlays, heritage cherry sunburst finish, the works, bought it on the spot. the american dream died a long time ago in some asian jungle some where or some friggin afghani desert ,but our governments hope that we forget all that and keep on paying through our asses for some long forgotten dream ! [Discussion] how to tell if a strat is fake or real? I am going to look at a used SG in the next couple of days. come on dude i love gibsons too i used to have a 71 j200 had to sell it to pay bills. Posted by Anonymous on Thu, 04/07/2011 - 21:53. He will request funds be transferred by MoneyGram or other dodgy means. Larry. When I strummed the Gibson I felt soundwaves coming out of the soundhole like someone turned a small fan on! The growing problem, originating out of China, has been reviewed by the U.S. Trade Commission and currently has the attention of Washington. Placing 2 or more eyes increases the chance of getting an armor piece. I recently got an Italia Maranello (similar to a Les Paul), and am still awe-struck by its quality. They play terribly, I'm looking for a G6120RHH! Oh, and might I remind that the genuine Gibson LP line has its uniquenesses within itself too. Both guitars woods were identical, sitka spruce top, and mahogany neck, back, and sides. Get real---the only thing----Hand carved at Gibson is the top of a Super 400--------so much for your years of expertise. David R. you are right they all are different but sometimes that cheap piece of ass is the best you ever had. China regularly defends its record in fighting piracy and counterfeit production of merchandise, however many pirated consumer products continue to be sold in various Chinese cities which affect a multitude of international manufacturers across many categories. Posted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/01/2011 - 02:34. Posted by Anonymous on Tue, 10/04/2011 - 23:56. Upon close inspection the guitars will not feel or sound like a true Gibson and most are not of good standard of quality overall. > a Gibson? So you shop around and when that special one shows up, you can feel it, see it, hear it, she's beautiful all around and regardless of price, she's the genuine article and you are quite proud to have her in your arm. Good luck Gibson. Just do the thing that I did with the lines. I have a hard time feeling sorry for Gibson or anyone who has has spent a fortune on one and is mad that there might be cheap copies out there. I don't care what name is on the guitar if it's a well-made well playing guitar. Protect yourself, there is no reason to buy a new Gibson instrument from any source other than an authorized dealer. Affiliate Notice: As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. I posted on this subject in another thread - "How to really spot a counterfeit Epiphone" where I discussed how I believe that my EP/LP is probably a China fake. !----i drive a CHEVROLET, AND OUR GOVERMENT SUCKS MONKEY BALLS !!! The body contours were Epiphone not Gibson and the inlays were sloppy. Correct measurements can be found on www.Gibson.com. W.T.F. And buy Ameican. Guys, we've spent considerable money converting the Les Paul Forum to this new XenForo platform, and we have ongoing monthly operating expenses. I never once been taken by some copy of any guitar, where my common sense and good judgement was impaired by the "good deal" pitch. America sold themselves out over 40 years ago and we are reaping the consequences. Gibson Guitar advises all consumers to purchase Gibson instruments only from their network of authorized dealers. All of the clues mentioned above were there. Posted by ozzy on Sun, 04/22/2007 - 17:26. Privacy Policy |
Illegal merchandise entering the country offer great damages on many levels; and counterfeiting in the United States is a serious crime punishable in a court of law. At least when you buy a Chinese Les Paul you know what you are getting ??????????????? UK. The content of this field is kept private and will not be shown publicly. The copycat gibsons would not exist without a market. Whether you're a beginner, or a more experienced player looking for a budget option to play around the campfire, you'll find just what you need in this guide. Posted by gman on Wed, 01/02/2013 - 15:28. Just to be on the safe side, what are the tell-tale signs of a fake? This question is for testing whether you are a human visitor and to prevent automated spam submissions. Ill tell you about another two girls I have. Check the routing of the pickup and control cavities – it should be neat and tidy. Many of these items carry a very low sale price but exorbitant shipping costs. One thing most of us in the GuitarSite forums have found Chris is that eBay do very little about fake auctions. Posted by LPGuy on Sat, 03/10/2012 - 15:13. The Gibson family of brands includes Gibson, Epiphone, Dobro, Kramer, Steinberger, Tobias, Echoplex, Electar, Flatiron, Slingerland, Valley Arts, Maestro, Oberheim, Baldwin, Sunshine Piano,
He could make more money if companies like gibson refused to outsource work and he could find a skilled trade job. Posted by Jonathan on Tue, 04/24/2007 - 18:47. My amps are American too. I look at guitars like I do a woman, I'm in no hurry, just because she looks like a good deal doesn't mean she's worth a damn. 10 of the Best Guitar Cables - AMERICA IS GREAT !!!!! THE BEST GIBSON FROM THE US SHOULD COST 500.00! Originally published in April 2009, this article continues to get a lot of readers and people posting comments and questions below. Sometime in 1995, I was passing through Clarksville Tennessee, and stopped in at a Pawn Shop. I am a GIBSON man hands down. If I hadn't previously owned an authentic Angus Young SG, it would have been very difficult to spot the fake. As this article states, there was an obvious cheapness to the guitar, I didn't even pick it up, just looking at it in the window I could see that it was wasn't a high quality instrument. I've been through 2 deployments and one of the things that kept my head up was the goal of buying my FIRST NASHVILLE MADE GIBSON LP CUSTOM. FOR 3OO,OO BUCKS! And not some commy country ripping of the Americans left joaomateusneo@hotmail.com buy what u want, play what you want, think what you want , but dont spread your bs around me. But the paranoid side of me is skeptical if it's real after seeing a post about how people are getting better at fakes. SELL THIER GUITARS FOR WAY TOO MUCH MONEY! And right. Larry. The original logo featured the words \"The Gibson\" inlaid in pearl at a slant, with an almost hand-written cursive font. Good old ebay do not give a F**K and never did, they are only concerned with taking your money and as they now also own Paypal, they make a condition of sale that you Must accept Paypal as a form of payment or they kick you off ebay.