Is this a real Seymour Duncan?
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beaubrummels, thank you.
Sorry, some problems with the photos, so I'm posting them again. Maybe someone else will give their opinion.
Sorry, some problems with the photos, so I'm posting them again. Maybe someone else will give their opinion.
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beaubrummels
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Looking at the Duncan line and my own Duncan tele necks, it's not a Duncan. Duncan doesn't use white cloth. It's either white plastic insulation, or a yellow or aged cloth pushback. None of them have gray flatwork.
fretburner
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After all these years, it seems like I've finally fallen for a FAKE seymour duncan pup.
The "Seymour Duncan" seem to have been erased as it is misaligned - the "S" is directly below the A-string screw pole, and the "c" directly below the B-string screw pole.
I initially thought this DD was a custom order without the logo, but I may have been ripped off. I didn't notice it when I bought it (used) and was taking DCR measurements. Everything else looks legit except for the erased, misaligned logo.
Oh well...
Green + Red
Black + White
The "Seymour Duncan" seem to have been erased as it is misaligned - the "S" is directly below the A-string screw pole, and the "c" directly below the B-string screw pole.
I initially thought this DD was a custom order without the logo, but I may have been ripped off. I didn't notice it when I bought it (used) and was taking DCR measurements. Everything else looks legit except for the erased, misaligned logo.
Oh well...
Green + Red
Black + White
fretburner
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Even the orientation is not correct 
APH1 is genuine. As you can see, it's also a bridge position humbucker.
APH1 is genuine. As you can see, it's also a bridge position humbucker.
beaubrummels
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The only thing that looks off to me is the sticker. I have bridges, necks, trembuckers and standard all vary in orientation of the screws vs the baseplate logo. 17.06k is within tolerance for a Trembucker Distortion or JB. I even have a standard JB that is 17.0k.
It's possible the logo was printed off-center. Haven't seen it before, but it could happen. I believe those are pad-printed, where you get only one shot, if it's off, you're stuck. You either waste a bobbin, or let it go if supply is short.
Can you see the magnet from the edge? Does it look ceramic?
I'd install it and see if it sounds like a Distortion.
It's possible the logo was printed off-center. Haven't seen it before, but it could happen. I believe those are pad-printed, where you get only one shot, if it's off, you're stuck. You either waste a bobbin, or let it go if supply is short.
Can you see the magnet from the edge? Does it look ceramic?
I'd install it and see if it sounds like a Distortion.
fretburner
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I can't see the magnets because of the tape. I don't want to open or install it as I'm trying to return it and get my money back.
You really think this is genuine?
beaubrummels
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I wouldn't expect a counterfeit to have the logo printed and then removed while still leaving an impression. Was this a used pickup? The other elements seem correct. Most fakes don't have a stamped baseplate. Earlier in this thread I think there was one instance of a faked baseplate that was stamped really well but had some tell-tale sign it wasn't right - check back earlier in this thread to compare. I don't have a 2019 or newer Duncan to compare the sticker. Looks like the font is different. I don't know if that is correct or not for current production.
It looks mostly right, but need someone else to chime in here, if I'm missing something.
fretburner
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Page 17 post nos. 251 and 253...
Same exact serial, date stamp, and model no. as mine...
Duncan support said it's fake as the serial and model no. don't match.
Damn!
fretburner
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Is this another fake?
beaubrummels
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Looks better, but you might be best running the serial by Duncan support.
Are you trying to get a Distortion, or a Custom 5? I'm sure I could find a spare Custom, Custom Custom or Custom 5 I could sell you one of mine that are legit. I have an old MJ Distortion also, but I was kind of keeping it. But I'm not really using it, so there's that.
Are you trying to get a Distortion, or a Custom 5? I'm sure I could find a spare Custom, Custom Custom or Custom 5 I could sell you one of mine that are legit. I have an old MJ Distortion also, but I was kind of keeping it. But I'm not really using it, so there's that.
ToneFiddler
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@fretburner: Self cutting screws look good, instead of the above example.
fonts look good.
the label printing is a bit of center and more to the bottom, but could be normal. My PUs are mostly more off center to the top of the label.
i say you‘re good to go
fonts look good.
the label printing is a bit of center and more to the bottom, but could be normal. My PUs are mostly more off center to the top of the label.
i say you‘re good to go
ToneFiddler
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beaubrummels
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I have several legit Duncans, e.g. ones MJ wound and Seymour himself wound, that have those types of screws in them. But the serial number not checking out was certainly a bigger clue.
fretburner
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The Custom 5 I bought already and just awaiting shipment.
The TB6 was an "opportunity" buy. Some dude was selling it at a good price so I bought it on the spot, even if I already have an SH6. Now I know why I got it at a "good" price, it's a fake!
Now I'm worried about the incoming C5.
I grabbed that picture from the internet because the one I bought looks exactly like that including the stickers and serial, only the date is different - same year and month, different day
So if that picture is fake, then my incoming C5 would be fake
fretburner
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That's a relief! Finger's crossed it's a genuine article!
fretburner
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That's the problem when (1) one is overconfident as being super experienced with his fave pickups, and (2) the counterfeit stuff being supper close to the genuine.
Surely I will be more careful next time.
You think the TB-14 looks good though?
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