Is this JEM7V fake or real? The serial number is F0801880 so I checked online that is was made in Japan in 2008. But the tuners are Ibanez instead of Gotoh. Please see attached pics. I am planning to buy this in one day so a quick answer is most gratefully appreciated. Thank You so much!

So I found two of these guitars. One is a 2012 Jem7vwh and the other is a 2008. I ordered the 2012 because it was a bit cheaper and it was newer so I went with the 12. Low and behold im hearing that ALL 2012 models are ****. I also hear that the 2008 has a ****ty trem system so its a lose lose I...

Hey guys. As many of you might remember, I had a 2008 RG1527RB. And as I'm sure you could tell, I loved that guitar to death. I could never get any guitar to play or sound as good as that beast. The action was the lowest I've ever played on and it still resonated as if the action were 5mm off...