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Fake Gibson Les Paul Custom VS Real Gibson Les Paul Custom
Fake Gibson Les Paul Custom VS Real Gibson Les Paul Custom
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We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Fake Gibson Les Paul Custom.
Build quality
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The gold plating on hardware shows distressing, unlike Chinese hardware which remains flawless, indicating genuine Gibson components.
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The finish appears to be nitro, recognized by its luster and imperfections, distinguishing it from cheaper poly finishes used in counterfeits.
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Undersized block inlays are a notable discrepancy from typical Les Paul Custom design, suggesting non-standard fabrication.
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The presence of flathead bridge posts indicates a likely counterfeit, diverging from genuine Gibson construction.
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Absence of an ebony fretboard points to a fake, as genuine Les Paul Customs typically feature this material.
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Serial numbers on authentic Gibsons are stamped and painted over, whereas fakes often have them carved post-finish.
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Nibs, or lack thereof, can indicate authenticity; refretted guitars may lose nibs, so absence alone isn't definitive.
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Setup and maintenance
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Checking the truss rod and neck pickup cavity can reveal real Gibson construction details like the maple cap and neck tenon.
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Value and pricing
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A genuine Les Paul Custom Lite, thinner than regular Customs, is noted to be overpriced by about $1300 at the asking price of $4300.
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Features and functionality
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The serial number format YYDDD is correct for 2015 models, although often misinterpreted as incorrect by potential buyers.
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Not bad.
John has one of these. We call it a Les Faux. It's good for needing that bit of difference in tone.
Artist usage
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According to Jethro Tull's Martin Barre, his first Les Paul Custom was a "fake" copy, and was quickly sold after he found out, but not before recording the 1970 album, Benefit.
Full article here.
Album Usage
The Fake Gibson Les Paul Custom has been featured on the following albums:
Genre Usage
Based on how artists on Equipboard use this gear, it is most commonly found in the following genres.
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