Are these fake pickups?

[Flunter]

Hi Folks,

I bought a new Ltd EC-1000 Deluxe from a well known and big retailer in Germany. But I noticed that the logoprinst on the two pick ups are different. The letters on one of them seem to be more bold than from the other one.

See a picture here: https://ibb.co/mOYOnq
In real view it is a little bit more noticable.

Is that something that can happen due to the production process or might this be a hint that the pick ups are not original?

Thank you.

 

[playas]

Re: Are these fake pickups?

If it's a new Ltd and you bought it from Thomann or a similar retailer I'd be very surprised if they're not legitimate.

From my mobile I can't see any difference in the script.

 

[Mincer]

Re: Are these fake pickups?

Welcome to the forum!

I see a slight difference, and I doubt they would be fake. They probably have stickers on the back of the pickups, too.

 

[Jeff_H]

Re: Are these fake pickups?

They don't look fake from the front. To really tell, we'd have to see a clear pic of the back of the pickup and the sticker that should be there. As Playas said already, Thomann is very reputable and wouldn't sell counterfeit pickups.

 

[DavidRavenMoon]

Re: Are these fake pickups?

It’s pad printing. It can vary a bit.


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[Adieu]

Re: Are these fake pickups?

Wouldnt an EC1000 Deluxe have covered pickups, though?

 

[Mark Cearlock]

Re: Are these fake pickups?

Wouldnt an EC1000 Deluxe have covered pickups, though?

Not necessarily: https://www.guitarcenter.com/ESP/LTD-Deluxe-EC-1000-Electric-Guitar.gc

 

[Adieu]

Re: Are these fake pickups?

Not necessarily: https://www.guitarcenter.com/ESP/LTD-Deluxe-EC-1000-Electric-Guitar.gc

I only see zebra duncans and EMGs at that link.

No double-blacks

 

[Darg1911]

Re: Are these fake pickups?

From what can be seen in the linked photo, it looks like too many finish scratches and swirls for that guitar to be new.