Greco flying V?

Kapo_Polenton

Kapo_Polenton

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What is the story on these guitars? Japanese Gibson copies I am assuming and they trend around the 1K mark. I think they were an off shoot of ESP kind of like Edwards guitars were. Is there a way to identify these and make sure it is what it is? I really want one of those retro Schenker black/White V's but I also don't want to get duped on a chinese copy and most of the affordable Deans look to be built in Korea.

So far I have had luck on anything ordered from Japan so I trust I will actually get it and most Japanese people seem to be too honourable to be fraudsters ( I know that seems funny but go to Japan and see how much order there is) but you never know.
 
I don't think you could go wrong with either a Greco or Edwards, they both have MSG V models. Not sure where the Dean is made I'm guessing China, if you just want a wall hanger the Dean will do but if you want a player go for the Greco or Edwards but I could be wrong without playing the Dean it is a bit unfair to judge it so based on the price.

I had an Edwards Les Paul and I liked it more than any Gibson LP I've owned through the years. My 1983 was a toneless boat anchor, a beautiful boat anchor I must say but still a toneless boat anchor. The Edwards quality is right up there. Michael's Black and White V was an ARIA guitar built in Japan, he had a black and white Gibson but I guess he did not play it much.

I had a black Gibson V for years and I just never played it, just not my style and not comfortable to play. I sold it for a big loss when I got rid of it it was like new.
 
harddriver":35kfgnnl said:
I don't think you could go wrong with either a Greco or Edwards, they both have MSG V models. Not sure where the Dean is made I'm guessing China, if you just want a wall hanger the Dean will do but if you want a player go for the Greco or Edwards but I could be wrong without playing the Dean it is a bit unfair to judge it so based on the price.

I had an Edwards Les Paul and I liked it more than any Gibson LP I've owned through the years. My 1983 was a toneless boat anchor, a beautiful boat anchor I must say but still a toneless boat anchor. The Edwards quality is right up there. Michael's Black and White V was an ARIA guitar built in Japan, he had a black and white Gibson but I guess he did not play it much.

I had a black Gibson V for years and I just never played it, just not my style and not comfortable to play. I sold it for a big loss when I got rid of it it was like new.
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Thanks for the feedback. Definitely looking for a player that I can rip aggressively with. Love his vibrato and have been working on that wide aggressive style and tend to dig in a bit when I pick so I would prefer quality if I can get it at a reasonable price.
 
Yeah no Greco experience but every Edwards I have played or owned was fantastic and would have no hesitations.
 
Kapo_Polenton":2d51g4ad said:
So far I have had luck on anything ordered from Japan so I trust I will actually get it and most Japanese people seem to be too honourable to be fraudsters ( I know that seems funny but go to Japan and see how much order there is) but you never know.
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Schenker is and has been huge in Japan compared to the states. They have had Schenker model V's since the early 80's. There was an Edwards Schenker V on Reverb looks like last year in the 800 dollar range. If you are patient one might show up here in North America. If not go with a trusted Japan seller. I have gotten stuff from Japan EMS in mere days compared to shipping in the US.

I think the Edwards is a more correct replica headsotckwise and if it has a JB in it and will be of higher quality than the Dean.
 
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