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General Category => Literature, Music, Art & Entertainment => Topic started by: Rhiannon on May 01, 2018, 04:16:16 PM

Title: RIP Gibson?
Post by: Rhiannon on May 01, 2018, 04:16:16 PM

I think some here may find this sad.

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2018/may/01/gibson-guitar-firm-files-for-bankruptcy-protection

Title: Re: RIP Gibson?
Post by: Gordon on May 01, 2018, 04:52:34 PM

I just bought one this week too!

They are an iconic brand but are trading on their history of being top dogs, along with Fender, and there are more competing high-end makers (like PRS) these days and while 'that' name on the headstock still does have kudos over the last few years their attempts to modernise (for example self-tuning guitars) didn't go down well with guitar players, who just ignored the 'modern spec' models and stuck to the tried and tested classics (as I just did).

I'd imagine the Gibson that survives will concentrate on the much-loved models that are mostly 1950's/early 60's designs.

Title: Re: RIP Gibson?
Post by: jeremyp on May 01, 2018, 05:46:11 PM

Nooooooooooooooooooooo!

Title: Re: RIP Gibson?
Post by: Steve H on May 01, 2018, 11:05:04 PM

A womanwas up before the bench for trashing her ex-husband's guitar collection. The magistrate looked at his notes and said "Hmmm - first offender, I see...". The women replied "No, your honour - first a Gibson, then a Fender.".