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musekatcher
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These threads are funny in a way. Violins, banjos, saxophones, buildings, clothing, paintings - all of these have been copied as replicas, complete with brands, logos and makers names for centuries, fully recognized and accepted by dealers and buyers. I get the few that try to pass a fake, shame on them, but really we should recognize its the pattern, gonna happen, and embrace it. Part of owning any vintage anything, is being knowledgeable enough to identify replicas. I think we are at the point, that these faux Gibsons are replicas, not fakes. If I had on original 59, I'd either find a replica, or have a replica made to play out when needed. I'm sure this is how replicas got started.