How to spot fake ESP
How to spot fake ESP
Hey guys,
Do you have any knowledge regarding fake guitars and how to spot them?
Maybe guitar companies should start a database where we could register original guitars and verify their authenticity. I understand that, I his is extra cost but we have to somehow protect ourselves from not honest seller, specially when we buy used instruments.
eBay/Reverb and/or Paypal (non gift). I've been lucky and haven't been burned in 20+ years of buying and selling.
Talk with the seller, preferably on the phone. Get an idea of who he/she is. If they're willing to talk with you for a few minutes to work out details, odds are they'll be pretty safe to deal with.
If you get any uneasy feelings, curt or rude replies, or are nervous, just let the deal pass by. There are other deals out there. I'd rather pay an extra $100 for a deal I feel comfortable with than try to save a few bucks on a deal that feels wrong.
Hi
I bought a 2011 ESP Horizon FR2 and it is really nice and plays like a charm, but i noticed some finishing/detailsthat bother me:
the 12th case markers are not aligned
There are some marks/stains on the fretboard:
There are no other "flaws", am i too picky?
Serial number is where it should be, overall quality is very nice. I already own an ESP Custom, so i can compare. Thx
The only number on the back is N457 but it's written like "C E" and not engraved or followed by "made in Korea" like the other I see.... Is it a different series? Maybe China one? Because the owner is selling it for less then half the price of other Truckster. I'll try to post a zoomed image of the back
I have this Horizon Custom that I bought used in 2005-06 in Sweden, cant remember exactly. I immediatly brought it to a music store to check the value to know i didnt get ripped of.