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Hi, if i post some images here of a 4001, is there anyone who can give me an idea if it is a fake or not?

Yes, there are quite a few people here who are good at recognizing fakes.

Please post your pictures, you'll get an answer fairly quickly...

Here we go...

Welcome to the forum, Mark. Looks like a well worn Azureglo 4001 to me. Someone put an aftermarket piece inside the treble pickup surround. To be extra sure, got a clear pic of the output jack plate?

Fretboard looks Rick.

only got these fotos I am afraid, going to take a look at it and play it this evening. I read all the posts about spotting a fake - round string holes, "stereo" instead of "rick-o-sound" etc etc so I will check them. But three people on this forum saying "probably genuine" is enough for me.

And the well-worn... well, that is part of the charm

Yep, I agree, looks legit to me. Better pictures would be good to just to be absolutely sure. Try to get a picture under the truss rod cover (on the headstock, just remove 3 screws) there should be 2 rods there.

Anyway, it looks a lot like mine, pretty much the same color, same shape neck heel, etc.:

thanks guys... will keep you posted once I have had a closer look...

If that is fake, it is the best fake ever!

Real.

Real.

Looks like you did good, Mark. None of us has told you it's fake!

Nice! AZ

Fake. I'll take it off your hands for $300.

s4001 wrote:Fake. I'll take it off your hands for $300.

Come on, that can't be worth more than $250!