mdrs Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 would it be tough to go check it out?? It might be worth at least looking at it. But, yea, that is wierd......leave your check book HOME!! Don "There once was a note, Pure and Easy. Playing so free, like a breath rippling by." http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandID=574296 http://www.myspace.com/imdrs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitarzan Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 sounds like the full EMG conversion on the EPI wasn't successful. my guess. if he builds guitars he would know how to redo a headstock and make it look like a Gibson. just a thought. http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandID=193274 rock it, i will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darklava Posted February 17, 2007 Author Share Posted February 17, 2007 Here's his link http://www.kltcustoms.com/ I'll check it out for sure but i have that feeling inside something at right.Now he wants to put in some maple custom wound pu's he had his buddy make for him so this ought to be interesting.I'll let you guys know. The story of life is quicker then the blink of an eye, the story of love is hello, goodbye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdrs Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 If it is an Epi that he (or whoever) tried to alter, I'd watch him CAREFULLY!!! After briefly looking at pics on his web site, his stuff looks decent. So, I think he knows what he's doing. He should come TOTALLY CLEAN with you. He knows, or has a good idea of what's going on with that camo axe. Even if he doesn't know exactly what's gone on with it, he should have suspecions himself, and should share them with you. Having said that, if it IS an Epi that's been altered to decieve, it might give you a bit of an opportunity. If you like the axe, you could easily either get the pu's working, or replace the electronics, and end up with a decent axe. Maybe you could "shame" him into a lower price, and end up with a good deal on a project axe that might end up being pretty good?? Don "There once was a note, Pure and Easy. Playing so free, like a breath rippling by." http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandID=574296 http://www.myspace.com/imdrs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trucks Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 Maaaan... I once got an email entitled "Real or fake?" and it was much more intersting than this thread I can tell ya... Ya got my hopes up there DL! (.)(.) Soundclick Myspace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdrs Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 I looked at the pics on that guy's web site a bit more closely. Some of the stuff looks kind of sloppy....more of a hobbiest level than a master luthier. Trucks Of Love :grin:, eh???? Your tires AND your mind may be in the gutter!! Don "There once was a note, Pure and Easy. Playing so free, like a breath rippling by." http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandID=574296 http://www.myspace.com/imdrs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitarzan Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 don't take my word for the EPI possibilty. i am theorizing and there are not enough pics for me to be sure. but for the price i wonder. as for the mind in the gutter, i was thinking the same thing Don. i was breast fed as a baby and have never gotten over being cut off. http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandID=193274 rock it, i will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bytored Posted February 18, 2007 Share Posted February 18, 2007 scam, My wife felt the need to go for something like this ( against my wish) and although you do get to keep what you buy it's very hard to get reimbursed the money you spent. You are talking about the mystery shoppers thing that comes up right? Damn, What the hell was I talking about What can this strange device be? When I touch it, it gives forth a sound It's got wires that vibrate, and give music What can this thing be that I found? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdrs Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 don't take my word for the EPI possibilty. i am theorizing and there are not enough pics for me to be sure. but for the price i wonder. as for the mind in the gutter, i was thinking the same thing Don. i was breast fed as a baby and have never gotten over being cut off. Zan....you were holding on so firmly that they had to cut you off??? Not all gutters are necessarily bad, you know! Don "There once was a note, Pure and Easy. Playing so free, like a breath rippling by." http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandID=574296 http://www.myspace.com/imdrs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitarzan Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 :grin: http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandID=193274 rock it, i will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdrs Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 that is the cutest little monkey guitarist.... but, I thought it was your cat that ate bananas??? thinking, always thinking......... Don "There once was a note, Pure and Easy. Playing so free, like a breath rippling by." http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandID=574296 http://www.myspace.com/imdrs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitarzan Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 that is Guicheetah http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandID=193274 rock it, i will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdrs Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 :grin: :grin: :grin: Don "There once was a note, Pure and Easy. Playing so free, like a breath rippling by." http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandID=574296 http://www.myspace.com/imdrs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillWelcome Home Studios Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 What do you guys think? For six ro seven years, my buddy Fred was Zakk's guitar tech. I asked him tonight, and he said that it is definitely a fake, he's seen a bunch of them, and that they tend to play well and sound good. He says that they typically sell for about $400, and that they are not usually conversions, just counterfits from a Pacific rim factory. Bill "I believe that entertainment can aspire to be art, and can become art, but if you set out to make art you're an idiot." Steve Martin Show business: we're all here because we're not all there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darklava Posted February 19, 2007 Author Share Posted February 19, 2007 I didn't even go check it out,when he said he couldn't get the pickups working i passed on it. The story of life is quicker then the blink of an eye, the story of love is hello, goodbye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caprae Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 Oohoh, you could have offered him $100 for it. Raise your children and spoil your grandchildren. Spoil your children and raise your grandchildren. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derrick1642607670 Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 http://www.guitarcenter.com/shop/product/buy_epiphone_zakk_wylde_les_paul_custom_electric_guitar?full_sku=518771%2e072%2e115 heres the epi version I think if its a fake hes getting it somewhere else, making a good fake to me isnt worth a profit of 50 to 100 dollars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fantasticsound Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 I didn't see the guitar (and the links seem to be gone) but what doc told you is great advice. If you see a Gibson or related product (Epi, etc.) you think is a fake or altered and being sold as something else call 1-800-4GIBSON and speak to any one of the customer support reps about it. They can usually help you discern the fakes and frauds, and they're keenly interested in protecting Gibson's brand and reputation, so they like to know about these questionable items being labeled as genuine Gibson products. It's easiest to find me on Facebook. Neil Bergman Soundclick fntstcsnd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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