itsmedunc Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 This has probably come up before but its no wonder places like ebay are full of fakes. Im sure on this site (there are many others) I found a copy of a Squier Silver Series Precision that someone on here had once pointed out something similar on fleabay. Nobody could agree if it was fake as nobody thought faking a Silver Series was worthwhile. I must admit that some of their instruments are very tempting... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikanHannille Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 This looks rather nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsmedunc Posted December 29, 2013 Author Share Posted December 29, 2013 I was like a kid with a catalogue at Christmas when I first found it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlapbassSteve Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 Has anyone bought anything from this site? Or Tradetang, I remember that being similar. Some very convincing R copies on there, and given the choice between a massive Chinese wholesaler and John Hall I know who I'd rather have my hard-earned money... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BetaFunk Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 [quote name='MikanHannille' timestamp='1388353769' post='2321211'] This looks rather nice. [/quote] That's a very strange site. It seems to think that i'm in Slovenia but the language is in Afrikaan. Even when i change it to English it reverts back to Afrikaan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 [quote name='SlapbassSteve' timestamp='1388442292' post='2322135'] Has anyone bought anything from this site? Or Tradetang, I remember that being similar. Some very convincing R copies on there, and given the choice between a massive Chinese wholesaler and John Hall I know who I'd rather have my hard-earned money... [/quote] It's worth bearing in mind that some of the sellers use pictures of the genuine article. What you'll receive is very unlikely to be the same thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjones Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 There's quite a few reviews of fake Chinese guitars on youtube. None of the ones I've seen say anything good about them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annoying Twit Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 I've seen nothing in the reviews that would suggest to me that the 'Chibson's are any better than, say, a Vintage V100 LP replica that can be bought second hand on ebay for about £100 or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbayne Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 This made me laugh. [u][size=4][b]It normally takes about 5-6 days to deliver the items. Then you can get the items after hearing knock on your door.[/b][/size][/u] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BetaFunk Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 [quote name='Hobbayne' timestamp='1388502100' post='2322746'] This made me laugh. [u][size=4][b]It normally takes about 5-6 days to deliver the items. Then you can get the items after hearing knock on your door.[/b][/size][/u] [/quote] Now that's what i call the personal touch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 I have bought stuff there, but nothing as expensive as a (even one of their) guitar! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonnp Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 i have a door bell so wont hear them, must be a scam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonnyboy Rotten Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 I have bought stuff off Ali Express before but only small electronic type items in bulk. Never a guitar but some of those basses look gorgeous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beer of the Bass Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 (edited) The Stingray 5 rip-offs look quite appealing, but then again an OLP is probably as good. Edited February 20, 2014 by Beer of the Bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cytania Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 I was amazed to see a Lemmy Rickenbacker in there, all that carving would be hard to replicate, but a quick Google image search showed they'd simply ripped off a common picture of the real thing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BetaFunk Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 [quote name='cytania' timestamp='1393190934' post='2377239'] I was amazed to see a Lemmy Rickenbacker in there, all that carving would be hard to replicate, but a quick Google image search showed they'd simply ripped off a common picture of the real thing... [/quote] How else did you think they would do it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 [quote name='BetaFunk' timestamp='1393196582' post='2377332'] How else did you think they would do it? [/quote] Ask Lemmy if they could borrow the original to copy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 (edited) Genuine fake knockoffs of the 4004LK do exist: [i]*pics deleted for fear of The Wrath Of Hall*[/i] That turned up on Fleabay about 5 years back, around the time those rather sexy Bach copies were around. It was brand new & not all that dear. Jon. Edited February 24, 2014 by Bassassin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 [quote name='Bassassin' timestamp='1393201464' post='2377392'] Genuine fake knockoffs of the 4004LK do exist: [i]*pics deleted for fear of The Wrath Of Hall*[/i] That turned up on Fleabay about 5 years back, around the time those rather sexy Bach copies were around. It was brand new & not all that dear. Jon. [/quote] Pictures are fine Jon, as is discussion of fakes. It's just links to any ads that are banned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BetaFunk Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 [quote name='Woodinblack' timestamp='1393201395' post='2377391'] Ask Lemmy if they could borrow the original to copy? [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Immo Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 [quote name='Woodinblack' timestamp='1393201395' post='2377391'] Ask Lemmy if they could borrow the original to copy? [/quote] Nobody actually ASKS Lemmy to lend anything, they just put a trail of 50cl shot glasses of Jack Daniel's that is long enough to lead him astray for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 [quote name='Musky' timestamp='1393230485' post='2377476'] Pictures are fine Jon, as is discussion of fakes. It's just links to any ads that are banned. [/quote] Thanks - suddenly got cold feet over all the hot JH action I missed while I was gone! Here it is, then: [sharedmedia=core:attachments:35315] [sharedmedia=core:attachments:35316] J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 [quote name='Bassassin' timestamp='1393245980' post='2377665'] Thanks - suddenly got cold feet over all the hot JH action I missed while I was gone! Here it is, then: J. [/quote] That is a pretty amazing copy, just missing a bit of gold plating. If I saw a one of these about I'd have to buy it just to hang on the wall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubassman Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 [quote name='Musky' timestamp='1393230485' post='2377476'] Pictures are fine Jon, as is discussion of fakes. It's just links to any ads that are banned. [/quote] The links to said site at the head of this thread which are selling Rickenbacker fakes have therefore been deleted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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