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Is this guitar a fake?

  • 11-11-2013 10:06pm
    #1
    Kerrigooney
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,987 ✭✭✭


    Hi all. First time posting here and I'm hoping somebody can help me out.

    I was recently given a gift of a Martin guitar and I'm wondering if it's a fake.

    The reason I think it might be a fake is I cant find a serial number anywhere on the guitar. I did a bit of research and it seems the serial no. should be stamped into the neck block but I've looked everywhere and there's no sign of a number anywhere.

    I'm not really that bothered if it is a fake because it looks and sounds fantastic. I'm just more curious at this stage.

    I've included some pictures so can anybody tell me if it's a fake and what model it's based on? Thanks a lot.

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    ^^^I think the serial number should be stamped here.
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Comments

  • #2
    punchdrunk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,355 ✭✭✭punchdrunk


    absolutely a fake, sorry to say!

    *looks to based on a D45*

    this is what the headstock of a Martin should look like, almost 'wedge' shaped

    Martin_D-45_head_front_1.jpg

    the sticker is a dead giveaway too


  • #3
    Kerrigooney
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,987 ✭✭✭Kerrigooney


    punchdrunk wrote: »
    absolutely a fake, sorry to say!

    *looks to based on a D45*

    this is what the headstock of a Martin should look like, almost 'wedge' shaped

    the sticker is a dead giveaway too

    It was the sticker that made me think about it in the first place tbh. I thought it looked out of place.

    The lack of a serial no. cemented it.

    Like I said,I don't really mind because it really is well made and sounds great anyway.

    Thanks a lot for getting back to me so fast.


  • #4
    Ravelleman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,635 CMod ✭✭✭✭Ravelleman


    Yes, a definite fake, I'm afraid.


  • #5
    Kerrigooney
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,987 ✭✭✭Kerrigooney


    Ravelleman wrote: »
    Yes, a definite fake, I'm afraid.

    Thanks. It makes me wonder why someone would go to all the trouble??

    If you can build a guitar this well,why not put your own name to it?

    Am I awful naive? :o


  • #6
    endacl
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,412 ✭✭✭✭endacl


    I wouldn't worry about it if you like it. As the sticker says, its a 'fine guitar'. Just don't sell it on as a genuine Martin.

    ;)

    This conversation may be of interest...

    http://www.acousticguitarforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=213625


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  • #7
    Kerrigooney
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,987 ✭✭✭Kerrigooney


    endacl wrote: »
    I wouldn't worry about it if you like it. As the sticker says, its a 'fine guitar'. Just don't sell it on as a genuine Martin.

    ;)

    This conversation may be of interest...

    http://www.acousticguitarforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=213625

    Haha. Funny thread that :D

    Looks like the same guitar alright.

    Ah well...if it falls apart in a month no harm :D


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