Thanks for the prompt replies guys.

I would rather have bought it in a shop but my local evans didnt have my size and the 150quid discount was too tempting, admittedly it is the 2011 model

I think im just going to do it myself as you say and maybe take it in for a service in a couple of months.

Im pretty sure its genuine or its the best fake I've ever seen! It made me laugh how the box says 'handmade in the USA' yet dont they manufacture in taiwan these days. Im not complaining, that's business.