Here are a few other things which might help people: - A real Gibson with a transparent finish should have visible headstock ‘wings’. (It was hard to see if the fake had them in the video). - As far as I’m aware, Gibson’s don’t use a standard hex key for truss rod adjustments and require a special truss rod wrench. Easy to see by removing the cover. (IMO: This is more of a tip for sellers to photo to show authenticity). But also handy to double check if you’re in doubt as it’s only two screws. - Another tip for sellers is to photo the rear of the pickups and the show pickup cavities. - Most higher end Gibson’s come with a Gibson case and most sellers generally sell their guitar with the original case. Once you’ve seen a couple of these, you’ll probably be able to spot and feel a non-Gibson case pretty easily. - Lastly, genuine Gibson’s will have a COA and other ‘case candy’. I’ve owned enough Gibson’s now to recognise what should be included. I also recognise the scruffy handwriting on genuine Gibson COAs 🤣 (so if the hand writing is super neat, be suspicious lol).
Another way to tell is to look at the bottom of the"g" in Gibson if you draw a straight line to the left it will go into the center of the tuning post on fake it will be above it.
The best givaway to me is Gibson headstocks are made with two thin strips of wood glued at each end. I have never seen a cheap MIC version replicate that? also on many(Not all) chinese LP's the bottom horn droop's. it is not the same as Gibson's bottom horn. Personally i have never played a MIC that felt like a true Gibson. Most play like epiphones
Some of the newer chisbons don't have scarf joints,the bridge posts are now the same size as also,and the binding is a lot closer to the real gibsons. The newer chisbons are much closer to the real deal.
They say that the epiphone guys have been behind some of the fakes, that’s what I heard anyway. There’s some awesome vintage “Lawsuit” era les Paul’s from burny, Greco, and a few others that I’ve seen demo’d that are supposed to be on par with Gibson’s of that era . They’re all over reverb for under a thousand bucks. Those both look beautiful .
The wide angle lens almost gave me a headache especially at 3:42 when you did a fret end close up 😂🙈 But thanks for explaining how to separate them! 🙏🏻
If they can fake a Rolex to the point where u need to open it up and have an expert look at it, it won’t b long for guitars to be the same... Manufacturers need to sit down and start thinking about how to react to protect their intellectual property and consumers - if they don’t and we eventually cannot tell a fake from a real one then ...
Who cares, as long as you can play it well, I think Gibson original is to overpriced anyway. It’s actually a good thing that people are making a copy, at least you feel like you have a Gibson guitar at a much lesser price. As long as you can play it well.
I’m using reverb to buy a Epiphone Les Paul 100 2010s Heritage Cherry Sunburst for $275, it has a serial number but I’m not sure how to tell if it’s fake ? any help ?
@@ECBU13 I ended up buying that very guitar. While it is a very well made instrument, that I have played on many gigs, and it looks beautiful and plays very well… I can still feel a big difference between that one and one of my three LPs…
On Gibsons, the binding is NOT over the fret. It's carved/sanded to align with the fret ends. Those binding bumps are called "nibs".
Thanks!
Gibson still uses plastic jack plates! My 2016 50's classic and my 2020 60's standard came with plastic jack cover/plate...
Here are a few other things which might help people:
- A real Gibson with a transparent finish should have visible headstock ‘wings’. (It was hard to see if the fake had them in the video).
- As far as I’m aware, Gibson’s don’t use a standard hex key for truss rod adjustments and require a special truss rod wrench. Easy to see by removing the cover. (IMO: This is more of a tip for sellers to photo to show authenticity). But also handy to double check if you’re in doubt as it’s only two screws.
- Another tip for sellers is to photo the rear of the pickups and the show pickup cavities.
- Most higher end Gibson’s come with a Gibson case and most sellers generally sell their guitar with the original case. Once you’ve seen a couple of these, you’ll probably be able to spot and feel a non-Gibson case pretty easily.
- Lastly, genuine Gibson’s will have a COA and other ‘case candy’. I’ve owned enough Gibson’s now to recognise what should be included. I also recognise the scruffy handwriting on genuine Gibson COAs 🤣 (so if the hand writing is super neat, be suspicious lol).
Another way to tell is to look at the bottom of the"g" in Gibson if you draw a straight line to the left it will go into the center of the tuning post on fake it will be above it.
Thank you for your suggestion. We'll improve our workmanship😄
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The best givaway to me is Gibson headstocks are made with two thin strips of wood glued at each end. I have never seen a cheap MIC version replicate that? also on many(Not all) chinese LP's the bottom horn droop's. it is not the same as Gibson's bottom horn. Personally i have never played a MIC that felt like a true Gibson. Most play like epiphones
There has been a few years Gibson didn’t have binding over the frets
Some of the newer chisbons don't have scarf joints,the bridge posts are now the same size as also,and the binding is a lot closer to the real gibsons. The newer chisbons are much closer to the real deal.
dam thanks for this comment its good to let everyone know whats thedeal with these Chipsons
They say that the epiphone guys have been behind some of the fakes, that’s what I heard anyway. There’s some awesome vintage “Lawsuit” era les Paul’s from burny, Greco, and a few others that I’ve seen demo’d that are supposed to be on par with Gibson’s of that era . They’re all over reverb for under a thousand bucks. Those both look beautiful .
I’m trying to buy a guitar I just started and I’m might get the les Paul but on crag list
They're both beautiful, and sound amazing. Nice video and thanks for the info
Not all the binding go over the fret in Gibson, in les Pauls traditional 2014 and 2015 for example, those guitar don't have that
This is just about the Les Paul Standard
Hi,... Thanks for the. Video. Interesting how the two tone p_up,... bridge side is reversed... Did you do that,....or came that way?
some gibsons do have a scarf joint and some gibsons dont have fret nibs
the intro to your video is the most surprisingly intense thing i've ever seen.
The wide angle lens almost gave me a headache especially at 3:42 when you did a fret end close up 😂🙈 But thanks for explaining how to separate them! 🙏🏻
That’s why pay a bit more and get it from trusted sellers like thomann 👌
If they can fake a Rolex to the point where u need to open it up and have an expert look at it, it won’t b long for guitars to be the same... Manufacturers need to sit down and start thinking about how to react to protect their intellectual property and consumers - if they don’t and we eventually cannot tell a fake from a real one then ...
Would love to see comparison of how to spot a fake Les Paul Custom
Thanks for your time and help only want the real deal 👍
You can't spot a scarf joint on a painted guitar only stained.
If you want a real good Les Paul get the fake
No volume
Buy a tripod. Your video might stay in focus.
Who cares, as long as you can play it well, I think Gibson original is to overpriced anyway. It’s actually a good thing that people are making a copy, at least you feel like you have a Gibson guitar at a much lesser price. As long as you can play it well.
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It's so close to the real thing for a fraction of the price,and they play ,look and sound just as good.
Usually the serial number is a good clue
I’m using reverb to buy a Epiphone Les Paul 100 2010s Heritage Cherry Sunburst for $275, it has a serial number but I’m not sure how to tell if it’s fake ? any help ?
@@ECBU13 I go to the Gibson web site since Epiphone is made by Gibson. But on You Tube there's probrably a tutorial illustrating how to spot a fake.
@@ECBU13 watch the video how to spot a fake epiphone on UA-cam.
@@ECBU13 I ended up buying that very guitar. While it is a very well made instrument, that I have played on many gigs, and it looks beautiful and plays very well… I can still feel a big difference between that one and one of my three LPs…