i have the opportunity to buy what is being described as a 1997 cs les paul. the price seems to good so i am leary.i checked with an online serial # checker and it came back as not not a good #.i was also told that this lp should weigh about 9.5lbs. this one weighs 11.5lbs. the serial # is CS73289. could you tell me if im being scammed?
From Gibson, posted on their forum:
Due to the increasing number of counterfeit Gibson instruments on the market, we are no longer able to authenticate guitars simply with a posted serial number. In order to verify the authenticity of your guitar, you will now have to contact Gibson Customer Service and follow the procedure listed below:
Identifying a particular model/variation can be difficult, please send the following information to assist us in identifying and/or dating your instrument quickly and accurately-
A complete description including the serial number and any other information written on or inside of the instrument.
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