Fake Lefty ES335

December 15th, 2009

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The classic shape of the ES335, sort of. The body shape is a little off with the inward curve appearing to be in too far though this could be because the horns are a little long. The other signs of it’s non-authenticity, (if that’s even a word) are that the pots placement is way off their intended position, the funky tailpiece is not usually found on the Gibson original and the pick guard should not be single ply, (though the shape of it is not as bad as on this one). Also of note is the odd headstock inlay that kind of looks like a cheap knockoff of the Traditional Flowerpot found on the L-5, (amongst others). This particular guitar also had no MADE IN USA or serial number stamped into the back of the headstock like many of the other fakes on Fibsons.com.

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Along with those pertinent to this model, other irregularities found on most fake Gibson guitars are also present; The frets go over the top of the binding, the headstock shape is a little off, it has a three screw truss rod cover (that is completely the wrong shape) and the Gibson logo is wrong, (for this model).

“Eastbound and down, loaded up and truckin’ …

November 10th, 2009

… just watch old Bandit run”, BANDITT in this case.

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Oh, it’s an ES335, according to the body shape. But it’s an Epiphone, according to the pick guard, so a 335 dot? No, it’s a Gibson, according to the headstock, but if that’s the case it’s a Les Paul… How confusing. This copy of a Gibson ES 335 has a lot going wrong with it, least of all BANDITT inlaid into the fret board. From left to right, sloppy placement of pot and selector switch. An Epiphone scratch plate, frets over the binding,

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wrong truss rod cover, Les Paul signature on the headstock, dodgy Gibson logo and usual miss-shaped moustache/open book headstock. It’s a selection of fakes in one guitar!

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