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Topic: Guitar Instruction
As you may know, there are a lot of fake Gibson's around. You can see them pop up all the time on eBay and other online for sale sites and you may even run across them in local used guitar stores and pawn shops. So, what can you do to avoid being taken?
To help educate the guitar buying public, Gibson has put out a guide to help you identify the counterfeits from the real thing. Of course, they suggest that you only buy a new Gibson from an authorized Gibson dealer. But, armed with a little knowledge they provide here in pictures you should be able to avoid being ripped off if you can examine the guitar in person. However, eBay is still dicey and other online venues where even fewer buyer protections exist are even riskier, so be careful with your hard earned gear money.
I do like having the option of lower end clones like Agiles and others. Cheap guitars can be fun platforms for modifications and not everyone can plunk down $1000 or more for the real thing. However, these aren't out-and-out copies pretending to be Gibsons where people can use them to rip off the unsuspecting. Just know what you're buying so you'll be happy with your choice.
