Fakes

[gasket]

So from time to time here (and I suspect every guitar forum) we get posts deriding knockoff guitars, usually Chinese copies of Gibson. Yet within my friends and associates (not forum but face to face people) people rave about owning and the quality of old knockoffs. Do we have a double standard? An example on a (Australian) web site tonight, it looks very nice.






QUOTE ADD. " Japan's Fujigen factory made sensational copies of some of the world's greatest guitars under the Greco brand and this Ric 360 model is one of the their finest creations. They used premium quality timbers and hardware and the quality of construction rivals the original. The Ric shape is unmistakable and just pure class with its sexy curves, fluted F hole, lacquered fretboard, shark-tooth pearloid inlays and double creme' binding against a glossy fireburst finish !

She really nails that classic Ricky tone too, these high-gain style pickups really sparkle. The neck's straight and the frets are excellent, there's a few marks as you'd expect, but if you're looking for a high end semi-acoustic to enjoy every time you pick her up then this one would be a great choice. I've sold several of this model over the years and the feedback I've had from the buyers has always been great ! If you're a fan of Tom Petty, Paul Weller, Pete Townsend or those guys from England with those songs about a walrus and a submarine then you'll fall in love as soon as you plug her in.

You're welcome to inspect by appointment in Mitcham in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs or I'll send anywhere in Australia carefully packed and placed in the hands of Pack and Send. If you'd like a freight quote to your location just message me and and I'll arrange it straight away for you

Price is FIRM - sorry NO trades / NO offers / deposits / payment plans etc".

 

[eSGEe]

Greco---Tokai and even Lotus guitars from the 70s are INCREASING in value and even have a "purest" following out there. Some saying they are superior to the originals they copied---

Of course the whole "lawsuit era" Ibanez and others .......all very nice and somewhat sought after now------

THis does make one wonder---- will the "Chibsons" of today be our Grandchildrens Tokais and Grecos?

 

[gasket]

This does make one wonder---- will the "Chibsons" of today be our Grandchildrens Tokais and Grecos?

Nail on the head, that was my unstated point.

 

[JohnnyGoo]

That Ric copy is beautiful.

 

[gasket]

That Ric copy is beautiful.

Agree, he wants Aust $1,275. Over here the real thing in good condition would bring more than twice that.

 

[Truss_rod]

My first guitar was a Lotus and I could kick my own arse for getting rid of it.

 

[Chubbles]

I think it's ok to own a fake. Heck, I'm a fake!

 

[Thatbastarddon]

The Greco in the above pic is not labeled as a Ric. It is labeled as a Greco. It even has a big metal G on the tailpiece.
The Chibsons are labeled as Gibson(untrue), and say made in USA(untrue).

 

[jtcnj]

Like Don said; completely different scenarios.

 

[eSGEe]

My first guitar was a Lotus and I could kick my own arse for getting rid of it.

HA that was my first "real " electric as well!!!


Lotus Les Paul copy pawn shop find--- from South Canton Ohio circa 1986 ish

 

[eSGEe]

Man I wish I had theat guitar back----- more so though I wish I had that YOUTH back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Truss_rod]

Man I wish I had theat guitar back----- more so though I wish I had that YOUTH back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ditto on both accounts.

 

[gball]

HA that was my first "real " electric as well!!!
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Lotus Les Paul copy pawn shop find--- from South Canton Ohio circa 1986 ish

That one is cool. The only knockoff I ever had was a "Global" SG copy in 1976, with a bolt on neck no less. It was such a dog, but it was my first guitar so I didn't know any better and didn't care cos I was rockin'

 

[BlackSG91]

That Ric copy looks gorgeous...looks very authentic.


;>)/

 

[Kerry Brown]

I wouldn't call a guitar a fake unless there was an attempt to deceive. A copy is not necessarily a fake. There are some great copies, some more accurate than others. What I really like though are the 80's Japanese guitars that borrow from the Gibsons and Fenders of the day but do their own thing. This one is one of my favourites plus it's an excuse to repost a picture of my guitar.

 

[Inspector #20]

When I was planning my VH Double Neck, I actually called Gibson Historic and told them I was planning on using the 'Open Book" headstock and I asked them for an official opinion on it. The answer - which shocked me - was, if you are building a one-off for personal use, it's fine, but no commercial use. is permitted....

 

[Inspector #20]

HA that was my first "real " electric as well!!!
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Lotus Les Paul copy pawn shop find--- from South Canton Ohio circa 1986 ish

That was your room???????

 

[smitty_p]

That was your room???????

What?

Don’t give ol’ Adrian a hard time.

Can’t a young man have floral pattern wallpaper and a pink lace wreath on the wall!

 

[gasket]

What?

Don’t give ol’ Adrian a hard time.

Can’t a young man have floral pattern wallpaper and a pink lace wreath on the wall!

He still does.

 

[eSGEe]

That was your room???????

no that was the kitchen---- ah-- the 80's --- wallpaper---- nothing like it

Was actually leaving to go play a party--- mom snapped the pic......after finding the camera....finding a flash BULB.....advancing the film.......