MX 220 real?
MX 220 real?
Hello,
You regulars must be getting tired of people seeking to get their ESP certified,
but I've got another one->
It has an Epiphone jack, passive pickups with EMG enscribed, knobs that are not centred properly and
a high end looking curved slot in the tailpiece. 3 of the neck dots are not centred to the frets.
It would be nice to know if I have overspent, I thought it was real so paid a bit.
Rock On! Nick
I'll be back with better photos today
edit-added more photos
I would say no. I don't think any MX-220 would stay that white. The logo is off and that truss rod cover, I've only seen it on James' EET FUK explorer from 1987, they soon changed that to a two screw truss rod cover in 1988. If it was made in 1987 or 1988 it'd prolly have the step neck joint as well. SO FAKE IMO.
I'm sure better expert opinions will chime in. But the first thing that would have sounded the fake alarm to me is the bright snow white finish. MX220 would have been the yellower Olympic white plus it would have yellowed more with the age it would be as well.