Fake Gibsons

Isis

http://www.junkmail.co.za/leisure/musical-instruments/mpumalanga/middleburg/gibson-replicas-31604723

http://www.junkmail.co.za/leisure/musical-instruments/gauteng/vereeniging-kopanong/gibson-les-paul-custom-replica-31886775

http://www.junkmail.co.za/leisure/musical-instruments/gauteng/vereeniging-kopanong/les-paul-gibson-31624049#prettyPhoto

I came across this guy who imports Chinese Gibson into SA. He seems to be selling a lot of these guitars. This probably means the market is going to be flooded with fake Gibby's. Is anyone else concerned about this? I know your average Gibson (or guitar fan) would hopefully be able to tell the difference. I do suspect, however, that a few people will be reselling these as the real deal and some people are going to be defrauded big-time.

Is this actually legal? The seller reports that they are "replica's", but the re-sellers won't necessarily declare this, especially if they have ulterior motives or are ignorant.

Case and point:

http://www.junkmail.co.za/leisure/musical-instruments/gauteng/vereeniging-kopanong/gibson-les-paul-custom-shop-25759985

http://pretoria.olx.co.za/usa-made-gibson-les-paul-for-sale-iid-553333227

AlanRatcliffe

If it has the Gibson headstock and/or logo it is illegal to sell - even if the seller says it is a replica.

You should report each and every ad you see and get the guy shut down. Stop someone else from getting ripped off somewhere down the line (it does happen).

We have a thread for alerting our own members to fakes here: http://www.guitarforum.co.za/special-offers/gumtree-fraud-warning/