Recent content by MoonDrive

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    Authenticity of an Arbiter 4001 Rick copy?

    My bad that I just want to know if it’s an official vintage copy. Maybe as it’s my biggest purchase to do with music so I’d just like to make sure. This is why I don’t post on forums, at least some people helped. Thanks for being so welcoming! Thanks ‘Roland GR 88’, ‘Gluvhand’ and ‘ajkula66’ for...
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    Authenticity of an Arbiter 4001 Rick copy?

    I’ve actually seen that thread already! I don’t know why I’m so skeptical about it to be honest, maybe as it sounds so different compared to my pj? Regardless, would you mind explaining how you’re certain it’s real? One thing I have noticed is that most Chinese copies don’t have the MIJ plate on...
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    Authenticity of an Arbiter 4001 Rick copy?

    Hiya, I’ve recently bought an Arbiter 4001 MIJ rickenbacker copy from eBay, around £600. However I have some paranoia, how can I be sure that this is a real 70s Arbiter and not some crappy Chinese knockoff rebranded to fit? It does seem to have dual truss rods, and a bolt on neck. I’ve attached...