I got an LP Custom that had a small spray imperfection on the binding ($300), and an LP Goth that had a rough paint spot on the back (under $200). I'll vouch for Suho's comments and add a second to that - I was stationed in Korea - and it was pretty easy to get your hands on reject Epi's at a huge savings through some reputable Korean shops. The problem with them is that anyone with a little knowledge would recognize them as frauds. ![]() ![]() But buying a $2500 USA made Gibson LP Supreme for $300 from China makes no sense at all.Īnd yes, anything can be copied, look at their Gretsch and Rickenbackers. Ordering a $600 Epiphone from China for $300 might seem reasonable, you figure they're made there and you're buying them direct, maybe it's legit. If you think about it, there's less scrutiny if you're selling an Epiphone than there would be if you were selling a Gibson. If you notice, there's not a lot of difference in price between a "Gibson" & and "Epiphone". Now the counterfeiters have found a new home on the 'Bay and some very funny web sites like this: Here's an article from the Epiphone web site: There was a huge demand for Epiphones in Korea and that demand was filled by counterfeits. ![]() The fake Epiphones originated because there was no Epiphone distributor in Korea (even though they were made there). Secondly, if a lot of people are afraid to buy an epiphone because it might be fake, than wouldn't that logic apply to ALL guitars? All guitars could be fake. First of all' date=' compared to fake gibsons, there are not a lot of fake epis.
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