The growing problem,
originating out of China, has been reviewed by the U.S. Trade
Commission and currently has the attention of Washington. China
regularly defends its record in fighting piracy and counterfeit
production of merchandise, however many pirated consumer products
continue to be sold in various Chinese cities which affect a
multitude of international manufacturers across many categories.
"We will continue to
do everything in our power to protect our consumers and the
integrity of our family of brands," said Henry Juszkiewicz, Chairman
and CEO of Gibson Guitar. "We hope that by issuing this warning our
consumers will be armed with the right information to protect
themselves and understand what they need to do to insure that what
they are purchasing is, indeed, an authentic Gibson instrument."
Consumers can
check any of the references below when examining a Gibson guitar in
an effort to insure its authenticity:
- Make sure the size
is not undersized
- The headstock and
headstock logo should match those of authentic Gibson guitars
- Pearl should always
be inlaid
- Les Paul Model
script is always in cursive
- If the guitar has a
3 screw truss rod it is not authentic
- Check the control
and pick up cavities for sloppy routing or wiring
- Real Gibson guitars
use one piece necks
- Many fake Gibsons
have their pickup cavities painted black inside
- If purchasing a
Gibson always ask for the Gibson's Owner Manual and Gibson/Warranty
Inspection Card
- Check the wiring,
if it is plastic it isn't a true Gibson
