Need some help before buying : fake or legit PRS ?

[headsup]

Hi,

This is my first post. I own a PRS SE, but actually I'm a not a real PRS owner,( until I'll buy a USA model ;-) )

I'm in touch with a guy selling a PRS custom, I haven't try it yet, I only get some pictures.

This guitar seems to be legit, but I found the serial number weird.

Opinions ?

Many thanks in advance for your precious knowledge !

 

[goat-n-gitter]

Looks OK to me.

 

[Bill SAS 513]

Do it...looks real to me, too!!!
Wild top, BTW!!!!

 

[Gigi]

Records says the 2008 starts with 1324xx.
That guitar can be a 2007 finished in 2008...
Seems fine by the way

 

[bodia]

Looks legit in your pics. Love that top!

 

[Chuck_P]

This guitar seems to be legit, but I found the serial number weird.

Perhaps this is naïveté on my part, but are there really fakes of this quality level? Who other than an established factory could profitably create such an item?

Also, I think you're a PRS owner already. Don't let an internet forum gatekeep PRS ownership. Still, get the American one though...!

 

[Nurk2]

Perhaps this is naïveté on my part, but are there really fakes of this quality level? Who other than an established factory could profitably create such an item?

$200 US

Some obvious "tells," but there it is:

https://xianyinguitar.en.made-in-ch...ingerboard-Gold-Hardware-Electric-Guitar.html

 

[Bowtiefanatc]

Oooo that 1 piece top is gorgeous.

 

[Jazzedout]

Nice, Legit Custom 24. One piece quilt top too which I do not know why it isn't a "10"...
Color is called Tortoise Shell.

 

[Kdogg788]

$200 US

Some obvious "tells," but there it is:

https://xianyinguitar.en.made-in-ch...ingerboard-Gold-Hardware-Electric-Guitar.html

Those really aren't that bad for made in China. For $200 I might take a flyer on one of these!

-k

 

[Nurk2]

Those really aren't that bad for made in China. For $200 I might take a flyer on one of these!

-k

I wouldn't, and not simply because it's a shady deal.... Google YouTube and you'll see a number of vids reviewing (fairly positively) these counterfeits. So there's that.

But the real issue is, simply because they're showing you a picture of a nice, finished guitar doesn't necessarily mean that that's the guitar you will receive, and there's little recourse after the fact. Do a little research before sending your CC# overseas.

If I wanted to get a decent guitar for ~$200, I think it would be more fun to go on a hunt. Load up the car with some good tunes. Hit every shop you can reach. Have a little lunch at some local diners. Play a bunch of guitars. That's fun, and at the end you'll have some great stories, and that's what's it's all about n'est ce pas?

 

[GADonis]

I wouldn't, and not simply because it's a shady deal.... Google YouTube and you'll see a number of vids reviewing (fairly positively) these counterfeits. So there's that.

But the real issue is, simply because they're showing you a picture of a nice, finished guitar doesn't necessarily mean that that's the guitar you will receive, and there's little recourse after the fact. Do a little research before sending your CC# overseas.

If I wanted to get a decent guitar for ~$200, I think it would be more fun to go on a hunt. Load up the car with some good tunes. Hit every shop you can reach. Have a little lunch at some local diners. Play a bunch of guitars. That's fun, and at the end you'll have some great stories, and that's what's it's all about n'est ce pas?

Dang, now I kinda want to go on a guitar safari. That sounds like a great way to kill a day.

 

[Bowtiefanatc]

$200 US

Some obvious "tells," but there it is:

https://xianyinguitar.en.made-in-ch...ingerboard-Gold-Hardware-Electric-Guitar.html

Woof....those are blatantly obvious. I'd feel better about getting hepatitis from a Guitar Center used guitar

 

[Nurk2]

Woof....those are blatantly obvious. I'd feel better about getting hepatitis from a Guitar Center used guitar

Sure. Blatantly obvious to your typical PRS Forumite. You're not their target market by a long stretch.,

 

[Dirty_Boogie]

$200 US

Some obvious "tells," but there it is:

https://xianyinguitar.en.made-in-ch...ingerboard-Gold-Hardware-Electric-Guitar.html

Apparently, that color is best described as Vintage Corona Orange.

 

[dmatthews]

Legit for sure. I'd jump on it.

 

[matonanjin]

Play a bunch of guitars. That's fun, and at the end you'll have some great stories, and that's what's it's all about n'est ce pas?

Damn! Now I have to get my french speaking wife to tell me what you said

 

[veinbuster]

It looks great.
Jump on it.

 

[Chuck_P]

$200 US

Some obvious "tells," but there it is:

Wow. I wonder who is behind that, with the alleged capability to crank out an order of 1000? Strange days. Thank you for the link!

 

[Egads]

Yeah, if the price is good, jump on it! That one piece top is bad a$$!

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