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most good Guitars have a serial number, you can trace it on line with the manufacturer if they are still in business you can also try vintage guitar books, but the feel and sound and knowing the brands is key as well

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First off, if the price is too good to be true then it probably is. There are many things you must familiarize yourself with including the correct lettering used, truss rod covers, angle of headstock, exact area of where knobs, switches and other hardware. There are many things to spot. Pictures will help a lot. Here's a guide I found on spotting a fake Gibson Les Paul, probably the most faked Gibson. Here's a little video I found: http://www.YouTube.com/watch?v=kvKo9Y52CEU

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The best way to determine authenticity of a gibson musical instrument by taking it to your local gutiar store and having a professorial look at it. They will be able to give you all the info. you need.

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The Gibson label on the headstock...

There are several different types.

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