UV777PBK - authenticity checkpoints ...

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So I'm picking up this beast in a cpl of days. I know enough about guitars to spot seriously crappy Chinese crap, but there's some good fakes out there too, right? Any particular stuff to check for on an '06 UV777PBK? When I have it I can post pics of any verifiable details if someone tells me what to shoot (and how to post). I'll have about a month to return it.

As far as I know it's 100% true, but these days ... ?

 

[guitarplayerone]

i think the main thing to look for is just to make sure that the trem is legit. that's a dead giveaway

 

[MaxOfMetal]

A 2006 Ibanez UV777PBK should have a serial number that starts with "F06" which will denote it's made in Japan ("F" for Fujigen, the only places UV's were ever made), and "06" for a 2006 production date. It should have the 5-piece maple/wenge neck as well.

As for the trem, it should look exactly like this:

It's an Edge Pro 7 for the record.

 

[CrushingAnvil]

Yeah, the trem and neck is a good place to start. It's pretty easy so I'm sure you've made a good purchase.

 

[MaKo´s Tethan]

You have to watch the strings, you must have 7, if not, is a fake.





Joke.
I think you have to check the pick ups too, (Blaze`s) and the quality of the inlay in the body.