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Can anyone help me figure out if it’s a fake? Thanks

Danv1567

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I’ve attached some photos , I know this isn’t the best way to get a definite answer . I am waiting to hear back from Gibson . I traded a guitar for this one and everything seemed good but after some inspections and hearing about how many fakes are out there I started to get paranoid. Just wanted to see if I can get some either good news or maybe a tell tale “ nope that’s a fake “ immediate response . Thanks in advance guys .
 

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AA00475Bassman

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Head stock binding stops at nut on a Gibson , no wings on head stock should be three piece , control cavity looks odd !

Not a Gibson .
 

Danv1567

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Can you elaborate on the headstock binding part? And one other thing I found odd . Shouldn’t it be a hexagonal nut for rod adjustments ? This appears to be a buried Allen key. Thanks again
 

AA00475Bassman

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The head stock binding runs under the nut should stop at nut ,hex nut on tress rod , inlay looks incorrect on head stock .
 

Danv1567

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Confirmed fake by Gibson! Cops are involved now and he’s going to be charged with theft and potentially fraud. He stole $500 from me as well (left with the cash he owed me before I could get it) . So not looking too good for this guy. Thanks for the help guys I appreciate it!
 
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