Watch out for fake vintage ABR-1 bridge on Reverb

[luizhmax]

Watch out! There's a guy selling a current ABR-1 bridge as vintage on Reverb with a vintage box for a lot of money.

Vintage Gibson Nickel No Wire ABR1 Tune-O-Matic Bridge W/ Box! 1955-1962 | Reverb

Up for grabs is my Gibson nickel no wire ABR1 with its box and paperwork in excellent condition. As pictured. We just bought an insane collection of parts from a friend who is retiring after 40 years in business. It is our pleasure to help you with your restoration so please follow us and reach ...

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[garywright]

gone

 

[kerryboy]

Help me out here bro, what does a real one look like, and what is it about that bridge thats wrong as I would have got sucked in by that one.

 

[luizhmax]

Help me out here bro, what does a real one look like, and what is it about that bridge thats wrong as I would have got sucked in by that one.

The letters on the back have a round edge - just like any current model from Gibson. A vintage one would have a more sharp and squared edge. There are other tells but this one is the more obvious one.

 

[kerryboy]

Okay thanks. Now I know.

 

[Mundaymystery]

The letters on the back have a round edge - just like any current model from Gibson. A vintage one would have a more sharp and squared edge. There are other tells but this one is the more obvious one.

 

[Mundaymystery]

Hi
i m about to buy one for a lot of money, and I am concerned.
could I email you a pic?
i would be very grateful for your expertise
thanks

 

[Mr. Legit]

There are several tells that this is obviously a Historic or a more modern reissue piece. It looks like the ad was taken down though. I hope an unsuspecting buyer was not bamboozled by this piece. Caveat Emptor.

 

[luizhmax]

sorry. i've been away and only saw you question now. Of course you could. Ask anytime.

Hi
i m about to buy one for a lot of money, and I am concerned.
could I email you a pic?
i would be very grateful for your expertise
thanks