Counterfeit F-4E?

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David W.

I bought this bass on ebay. After it arrived I noticed a few things that seemed off:

1. Headtock shape missing a radius compared to current gen.

2. battery box in odd location.

3. finish is gloss, not satin

4. stamp on back of headstock is "ESP", not "ESP designed".

5. Made in China

and the kicker?

6. Looks exactly like the photo of the "replica" F-4E sold at cheapguitars.com,

 

If ESP would answer my phone calls, I could verify it.

Pushead

Post a photo.

David W.

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David W.

Pushead







We'll let the mods have the final word, I feel pretty good about the bass. Serial number shows that it's a 2010 model, before the extra bump was added to the headstock. I couldn't see in the 2010 catalog whether it was gloss or satin like the current model, but the logo and info on the back of the headstock look correct to me.

ESP Admin

I bought this bass on ebay. After it arrived I noticed a few things that seemed off:

1. Headtock shape missing a radius compared to current gen.

2. battery box in odd location.

3. finish is gloss, not satin

4. stamp on back of headstock is "ESP", not "ESP designed".

5. Made in China

and the kicker?

6. Looks exactly like the photo of the "replica" F-4E sold at cheapguitars.com,

 

If ESP would answer my phone calls, I could verify it.

 

​Thank you for taking a moment to speak with us over the phone regarding your F-4E. For the community, this item does appear to be a legitimate LTD/F-4E.​

David W.

Thanks, Admin.

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