Have you wondered why EBAY seem to continue accepting guitar listings from Chinese sellers? Like me have you wondered why it seems so difficult to police these listings when it's quite clear that the...
Classic VW Beetle Buying Guide So you are thinking of buying a Beetle? That's good but remember there are millions of them out there so think carefully before parting with your hard earned cash. Before you...
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Introduction This is our rough guide to guitar effects, everything from distortion types to modulation and time based effects. Effects are devices that electronically alter the sounds that come out of your...
A big issue with fake "brand name" guitars has been growing on Ebay. The majority (about 95%) of these fake guitars have been coming out of China. You name it, Gibson, Epiphone, Fender, ESP, LTD, and list goes...
This is Part 2 of my FAKES COUNTERFEITS GUIDE which I've had to divide due to Ebay's space limitations. Please see Part 1 (A thru D) for more guides . Don't forget to vote, it really helps get the word out to...
Like a lot of other guide writers here I believe I can spot a real Gibson/Fender/Ibanez some way off and would never stoop to buying one (Chinese fake) off ebay. What is disappointing though is that there are...
eBay has just recently launched a new site eBaymatchups.com The site allows you to pit two things vs each other and watch as other's vote. It's very fun, interesting and addictive. There is no real...
Gibson, Fender etc. do not make guitars in China. The quality control of these companies are far too good. China do make very good guitars on their own account so dont need to cheat!
The best wat to protect yourself and not buy a lemon is to research the guitar you are looking to buy. eg If you are going to buy a Gibson go to Gibson web site and down load the Gibson blue book this will...