Fake Musicman Bass

[Rossie]

I was in Singapore a few days ago, and spotted this bass in a shop.
It reads "TGM guitars" on the headstock, if I'm not mistaken, they are made either in Korea or Indonesia. They have other copies of Steve Vai's, Joe Satriani's, Zakk Wylde's, John Petrucci's (Ibanez), Paul Gilbert's etc.

Can any action be taken against them?

Sorry for the blurry pictures, but

 

[Randracula]

Wonderdog?

 

[cat_empire]

hahaha where is the wonderdog? we need you!

 

[ibanez2005]

I know that Ibanez guitars, especially JEM's, are being copied heavily.
These guys need a new hole rippin'.

 

[PocketGroove82]

how much was the ripoff in american?

 

[Lindsey]

By current standards, a knock-off (look-a-like) isn't the biggest offender. At least they didn't counterfeit the logo, etc. in an attemp to rip off the brand itself. There is literally NOTHING of value that is not being counterfeited. Often if what appears to be state sponsored facilities. Buyer beware. At least these buyers know what they are getting.

 

[ibanez2005]

Thats true, some go down to the smallest detail to rip some off.

 

[shamus63]

I had it figured to be a refinished OLP, but hey, it's a big world with a ton of manufacturers...legal and otherwise.

You get what you pay for in any country.

 

[sabb0]

manufacturer address

so how can we contact this manufacturer?

 

[Rossie]

Not sure about the retail price, I'll double check it when I drop by there a few days later.

 

[ibanez2005]

Your not seriously thinking of buying one?
It may look like a MM but the sound and feel will be totally different. Guitars made in singapore arent exactly known for their quality.

 

[Rossie]

Noone said anything about getting one. I'll check the price just to see how cheap that these ripoffs are going.

They are not made in Singapore. It's either made in Indonesia or Korea. Not too sure.