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any guitar players here?

FWIW, I know this is a bump of very old thread; however, if you are currently in the market for a new guitar, be aware there are "fake" ones out there too.

Authorities seize 3,000 fake Gibson guitars in Southern California worth $18 million​

“These guitars may look real to you, but trust and believe they are not,” said Africa Bell, port director for the Los Angeles-Long Beach Seaport.

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Thousands of counterfeit Gibson electric guitars were seized in a multi-agency investigation at the Los Angeles-Long Beach Seaport.

The 3,000 fake guitars, if real, would be valued at about $18 million, according to authorities.

“These guitars… may look real to you, but trust and believe they are not,” said Africa Bell, port director for the Los Angeles-Long Beach Seaport. “They are fraudulent, and they are part of a massive attempt to con the American consumer.”

Bell said the fakes were likely destined for the e-commerce market.

At the news conference in Carson, some of the guitars made to resemble products by the legendary guitar-maker were displayed on tables. Others remained in boxes stacked at least 6 feet high inside the warehouse.

Authorities called it the largest counterfeit musical instrument seizure on record.

“This is a big deal,” said attorney Andrea Bates, who represents Gibson Inc. “They were able to facilitate to identify and to seize $18 million worth of counterfeit guitars. This is something that’s incredibly significant. We are thrilled that they have worked with us and helped take these counterfeit guitars off the market.”

Beth Heidt, Gibson’s chief marketing officer, said the fake guitars were easily recognized by experts. They also would be spotted by any professional guitar player familiar with Gibson’s craftsmanship, she said.
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Ohio State vs. Pittsburgh, Nov. 29 @ 230pm ET, Peacock

Coulnd't watch it was on stupid peacock and forgot it was even on so I just looked at score and play by play that is one awful loss.

UP 4 with 10 seconds left and lose. Got to make your FT's which OSU did not down the stretch.

Inexplicable loss.
Peacock cut out on us at the end and I couldn't watch the end (turns out fortunately), but I am sick of network apps picking up sporting events and not being able to deliver. And it was not my internet, everything else was working fine. So frustrating.

From what I could tell, Pitt has a pretty damn good team this year. Yes we made mistakes towards the end, but most games that is a win imo. But it is super frustrating because it should have been a win and a good early win for the Tourney resume.
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Game Thread tCun at tOSU, THE GAME, Sat. Nov. 30, 12pm ET, FOX

If you score 10 points total in a game and you're going to lose 95% of them. We had the best overall roster in college football, spent $20 million on players, hired an "offensive" guru, had two of the best RBs in the country, had the best overall WR group in the country, and we still only score 10 points against a Michigan defense that was 24th overall.
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2025 OH QB Ryan Montgomery (Georgia Signee)

On a serious note, from a reliable source, Ryan is an extremely humble young man with a great head on his shoulders.

All the best to Ryan at UGA.
Seems like a great kid, I also hope he does well at UGA. Good landing spot and it worked out on both sides really.

Game Thread Indiana at tOSU, Sat. Nov. 23, 12pm ET, FOX

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The Top Five​

1. QB Will Howard (85.7)​

This is Howard's debut as Ohio State's top-graded player from PFF and it's the fourth consecutive week that Howard is in the top five. Howard has been on a tear. Starting with the Oregon game, this is the fifth time in seven weeks for Howard to make the top five.

Completing 22 of his 26 passes with two touchdowns, Howard had a Big Ten-best overall grade of 85.7 and a passing grade of 85.3 among the conference's quarterbacks. Howard has led the Big Ten's quarterbacks in both of those categories in back-to-back weeks.

2. WR Emeka Egbuka (85.4)​

Egbuka caught seven passes for 80 yards and a score against the Hoosiers and PFF rewarded him with his highest grades this season. For the first time this year, Egbuka earned an overall grade in the 80s. He also received his highest receiving grade of the year: 82.5, almost two points better than the 80.7 receiving grade he earned against Western Michigan in Week 2.

3. LB Cody Simon (81.4)​

With an exceptional pass rush grade of 92.5, Simon was the highest-graded Big Ten player and the fifth-highest-ranked player in the nation in that category after recording 2.5 sacks on 10 tackles against the Hoosiers.

The linebacker makes the top five for the fourth time this season and the third time in four weeks. This is the third time this season for Simon to get a grade above 80.

4. S Lathan Ransom (75.2)​

Ransom ranked in the top 20 of the nation with a run defense grade of 87.9, which was good for the third-best grade in the Big Ten. This is Ransom's third appearance in the top five and the first time since landing the top spot against Oregon.

5. RB TreVeyon Henderson (74.9)​

For the fourth time this season and the third time in four weeks, Henderson makes the top five. His run grade of 75.3 and overall grade of 74.9 were the third-best among running backs in the Big Ten last week.

Henderson ran for 68 yards and a score against Indiana and is now 79 yards away from passing Tim Spencer (3,553 yards) for fifth place on Ohio State's all-time career rushing list.
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