Robin ID Help

[Joseph Murphey]

Greets,

Got this from the Son-In-Law. Robin Avalon Custom Classic, but an older model before the reverse headstock. On back of headstock says Handcrafted in the USA & S/N: 05275645. Strat look-alike, all the way down to knobs, switch & pickups. Great sound & playing.
TIA
Yosef

[Smitty]

Welcome Joseph,

hate to say it, but if it is a Strat lookalike, it's definitely not an Avalon. Likely it's a guitar doctored with a label or two to fool the pawn shops. If you can post a pic we'll be glad to give you the full rundown.

Texasdave

[Joseph Murphey]

To be precise, looks almost exactly like the "Original Recipe" Ken posted here: http://robinlovers.com/discus/messages/6/849.html except the headstock is like what's on the Rival in reverse in that same thread. The Robin logo is in same position as with the Orginal Recipe.
http://robinlovers.com/discus/messages/5/1110.jpghttp://robinlovers.com/discus/messages/5/1111.jpghttp://robinlovers.com/discus/messages/5/1112.jpg

[Kizanski]

This is an Avalon: http://robinguitars.com/avalon_dolphin_classic.html

Unfortunately, the guitar you posted, although "Made in the USA," is a Peavey (the neck is, anyway).

It was for sale on ebaY some time ago, and the auction was stopped prematurely, I think after it appeared here: http://robinlovers.com/discus/messages/5/720.html?1088047668

Tough break, Joe.
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[John Williams]

It is most assuredly a Peavey neck! however the rest is in question still.Sorry to be the bringers of bad news,but if it plays well and sounds good then crank it up.

[Joseph Murphey]

Appreciate the help. Sorry to bring in a fake. It is a Peavey Predator w faked Robin logo. Still a good student guitar, and probably a better than usual example. Seller disclosed this to my Son-In-Law before he bought it -- asked him after we stripped the turkey. He just didn't tell me when he gave it to me LOL.

[John Williams]

No apology needed brother! Welcome to the forum,and when,and if you want to purchase a Robin I'm sure there are some dealers on the forum that would love to help you.(myself included)Happy Holidays to you,and yours.Big John(Joyful Noise Music)

[charles e. heard jr.]

there are three big names being couterfieted in my area (LOUISIANA).( they say the perps are from texas.) robins, tom andersons and taylors. i've seen a few nice folks get burned. remember, if it seems to good to be true....it is. y'all be careful out there!