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.
There’s some warning signs:
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The dot inlays versus the flag style
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The block ESP logo versus the script
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The ESP stamp on the headstock looks off (this could be the photo itself)
Now this all isn’t 100% a slam dunk “it’s fake”. There were 4 knob Eclipses around then for that model year, and it’s quite possible that model was a small run for a specific overseas market or something, but I would definitely use caution.