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  1. August 3rd, 2010, 09:50 AM #1
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    Default Fake VS. The real deal

    My monthly article The Vintage Guitar News and Views. Explores the fake epidemic in the marketplace today.
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  2. August 3rd, 2010, 10:52 AM #2
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    Great article
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    Very interesting read.

    I've read about fakes before but this covered a lot.
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    Very thorough and knowledgable article, Greg. If it helps just one person from getting stiffed for big $, it's well worth the time you spent putting it together!

    Guitarists need to be made more aware of this subject in general. The knock-offs are getting WAY too good these days!

    Well done!

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    Nice article!

    Hell, there's a knockoff company ad on YouTube right now, advertising Chinese Gibbies at stupid low prices.

    It's scary how good the knockoffs are getting. But, for every one that is decent in terms of quality, I'll bet there are fifty with serious issues. But, for someone who is maybe new to guitar, they spend their money, thinking they got the real deal for a steal. Then reality hits them when they see inferior workmanship and crappy electronics.

    I read recently on the Epiphone website that some Epiphone knockoffs were using particle board for the carved top.
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