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.
Hello! Just looking for some help about this being a fake or not and any more info about it either way. I can’t find a serial number. Here’s what I can tell about this guitar: Duncan Distortion pickups (not original), Bell shape truss rod cover, Gotoh locking tuners, “ESP Custom” on front of headstock, “ESP standard series” on back of headstock, set neck with no step. Thanks for any help!
Hi, guys need your help to identify my LTD MH100QMNT whether it is a counterfeit LTD or not. I noticed that the black colored headstock on the MH100QMNT is from the older 2005 model (newer MH100QMNT has a matching to body finish), however the one I have here has a chrome hardware (not black), and the hole placement for the string thru body is different from what I saw on the 2005+ catalogue. Neckplate and tuners have ESP logo, ESP branded pickups, but no serial number on the back of the headstock. I bought it in a local used market for IDR 1,300,000 (USD. 95). Thank you for your help....
The MX in the previous post is fake (though I think I responded to a different thread about the guitar.)
The neck on the MH is legit, but it looks like it was attached to a Schecter body. In terms of quality, there is probably no difference, the factories that make the LTD guitars also make Schecter and a half dozen of other brands as well.
Hey peeps.
I've recently picked up an ESP Eclipse (Distressed Honey Burst) second hand and I have a nagging doubt about its authenticity.
It probably is legit as It looks the part to my eye and plays well but the acoustic tone is not quite what I was expecting. It sounds thinner than my other ESP's.
Any thought welcome.
Thanks
Stu
It's legit. It likely had the truss rod cover replaced.