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.
I wouldn't buy it based on the photo quality. It's 2020 and everyone has a camera on them at all times, but this guy couldn't be bothered to put a clear photo up.
There's something about the guitar that makes me feel uneasy. Perhaps it's just the added pickup selector poker-chip. The logos seem to be correct (but it's hard to get a good look as they took all the photos while running through the room). The cutaways on the back also seem a bit off. It's probably fine, but I'd ask for better photos, first.
Hey - Bumped into this site while looking for ESP info.
I didn't know ESP was "a thing", as I'm a jazz bass player - BUT - my wife bought a ESP/LTD a number of years back and never did anything with it. It's also a lefty, so I don't know if that matters or not. She has decided to try and sell it, so I'm looking for any info that could help date/authenticate and appropriately price it. The "sticker" on the finger board is MH-250NT, serial # printed on the back of the headstock is IRO632561 (made in Indonesia). I also understand there is a lot of confusion around serial numbers, et al, after the factory fire and there was no real consistent numbering of stock at any point in time if I understand the articles I find on line are correct.
Any assistance is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance for your consideration and comments. I also have numerous photos I can provide.
Take care. Hope to hear from you soon.
Regards.
It's a 2006 model. You can find out more info from the product catalog at:
https://cdn.connectsites.net/user_files/esp/downloads/000/000/088/ESP-2006-Catalog.pdf?1392144651
Hello,
I bought an ESP M-II with back in 2012. I've been happy with it so far but I never checked if it was real or not. I bought it from a shop in Melbourne/Australia. Can you tell it from the images? I tried to check it from the serial number but I am not sure how, so I decided to ask here. Nut locks are not on the guitar since I've just changed the strings and did not put it back. Thanks!
I have spaces in a few of mine, but nothing quite like that. I probably would have taken the chance if it was a guitar I was interested in. it looks pretty good, I just don't know why people can't take simple, straight-on photos.