How can you tell a fake ec1000?

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John  B.

Looking at purchasing an ltd ec1000 silver sunburst. Was wondering what some giveaways of a fake are. Already have my suspicions of it being a copy as it has BK nailbomb passives, which the seller claims were 'installed professionally when his friend used to own the guitar'. The volume and tone knobs are also black as opposed to black nickel. Can anyone help me out? Thanks 

Nathan S.

I wouldn't assume fake because of some personalized mods. Alot of people change pickups and hardware they don't like. I am currently changing chrome hardware to black hardware on one of mine. Would be best to see some pics, especially back of headstock with s/n.

Pushead

Post pictures here, we'll tell you.

John  B.

Nathan S.

It's legit. Cutaways in right places, right electronics and switch covers, right tuners, esp logo on volute where it should be, correct serial number format and correct place of manufacture for deluxe series.

Bruce Kulick

It's real

John  B.

Awesome thanks! 

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