That’s not to say that having a Gibson case assures you that it is real. Less expensive models often come with a Gibson-branded gig bag. All higher-end Gibsons come with a Gibson hard case. If it doesn’t come with a Gibson case, beware. If someone is selling a Les Paul Standard or Slash Signature model for $500, beware.Ģ. If the deal seems too good to be true, it probably is. ![]() Following are some red flags to help you spot a fake.ġ. In the early days of fake Gibsons (often referred to as Chibsons), the tell-tail feature was that the fakes had a three-screw truss-rod cover, and real Gibsons used two-screw, but the counterfeiters caught on to that long ago. Also, Fenders have so many models, trim levels, countries of origin, etc, that it is hard for even an expert to keep up, so for now I’ll focus on Gibsons, in particular, Les Pauls. Fenders are essentially component guitars, and those components can easily be made and assembled. ![]() Gibsons aren’t the only guitars being counterfeited, but they are common, and easier to spot than Fenders. Most people who buy from these merchants know what they are getting, and don’t intend to fool anyone by re-selling as the genuine article, but there are those who do, and that is where the buyer needs to be aware. ![]() Also, internet merchants make it very easy to obtain counterfeits, and even offer custom builds. Counterfeit guitars from Asia (primarily China) have been around for at least a couple of decades, but today’s offerings are getting harder to spot.
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