kodiakblair Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 If their past is anything to go by the Dean situation is nothing. Back in 2010 Gibson sued WowWee over kid's cardboard guitars !! One of their reasons "Gibson claims that WowWee's Web site also featured a promotional video with a character that was unable to distinguish between a Paper Jamz guitar and a real Gibson-manufactured instrument." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drax Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 (edited) Never underestimate in-house lawyers ability to sniff out self serving work. No job too petty Edited July 17, 2019 by Drax 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 (edited) B if its a 5 string... or D if a 4 string and drop tuning, maybe C at a pinch....? Edited July 17, 2019 by yorks5stringer 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kodiakblair Posted July 17, 2019 Author Share Posted July 17, 2019 42 minutes ago, yorks5stringer said: B if its a 5 string... or D if a 4 string and drop tuning, maybe C at a pinch....? Took me a minute but I got there 😃 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyJohnson Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 This company seem to have a very short memory. Does anyone remember when Gibson announced this Jimi Hendrix monstrosity? Looks familiar? I really just don't understand how they even went as far as building prototypes without someone at Gibson going, 'You know what? I think this is a bad idea, doesn't anyone think it looks a little too much like one of our competitors instruments, so perhaps we shouldn't build any.' Perhaps the R&D team were just too feeble to say no to the captain of the ship, but mind you, when ol' Henry was at the helm, it was probably very much a case of any goes, eh? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 43 minutes ago, NancyJohnson said: This company seem to have a very short memory. Does anyone remember when Gibson announced this Jimi Hendrix monstrosity? Looks familiar? I really just don't understand how they even went as far as building prototypes without someone at Gibson going, 'You know what? I think this is a bad idea, doesn't anyone think it looks a little too much like one of our competitors instruments, so perhaps we shouldn't build any.' Perhaps the R&D team were just too feeble to say no to the captain of the ship, but mind you, when ol' Henry was at the helm, it was probably very much a case of any goes, eh? It even says 'authentic' on the scratchplate. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 13 hours ago, kodiakblair said: Took me a minute but I got there 😃 I'm 'hear' all week..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mastodon2 Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 (edited) 4 hours ago, NancyJohnson said: This company seem to have a very short memory. Does anyone remember when Gibson announced this Jimi Hendrix monstrosity? Looks familiar? I really just don't understand how they even went as far as building prototypes without someone at Gibson going, 'You know what? I think this is a bad idea, doesn't anyone think it looks a little too much like one of our competitors instruments, so perhaps we shouldn't build any.' Perhaps the R&D team were just too feeble to say no to the captain of the ship, but mind you, when ol' Henry was at the helm, it was probably very much a case of any goes, eh? I was just about to post that! I wonder how this concept was conceived at Gibson HQ... "Hey guys, how can we celebrate Hendrix's famous association with our main competitor brand?" 😂 Edited July 18, 2019 by Mastodon2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus Lukin Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 (edited) - Edited March 3, 2022 by Jus Lukin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skankdelvar Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 (edited) 6 hours ago, NancyJohnson said: (Snip) Does anyone remember when Gibson announced this Jimi Hendrix monstrosity? Looks familiar? (Snip) One might agree that Gibson transgressed the boundaries of good taste with that item were it not that Fender's current Hendrix offering is likewise a lefty neck on a righty body. Strangely, this 2019 below is the first Fender Hendrix trib since 2002, a curious 17 year gap which might reward investigation. Frankly, I have never understood why Fender no longer simply chop out a left-handed Strat with a modified logo (below). They look much nicer than the lefty-righty Frankensteins (no Eddie ref) but I suppose they're a bit more difficult to play (pots and wang-bar). Edited July 18, 2019 by skankdelvar 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameronJ Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 @skankdelvar have to say I 1000% agree with that. Would be awkward to play as you say but much more authentic to Hendrix and I bet they’d sell! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameronJ Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 1 hour ago, Jus Lukin said: Especially with this as an option! I think much of the legal stuff comes from earlier versions of the company- regardless, I have high hopes for the new setup. Early PR bumps notwithstanding, the new ranges look pretty strong to me (admittedly, a Gibson fan). Looks like Gibson missed an open goal here. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skankdelvar Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 (edited) 33 minutes ago, CameronJ said: Looks like Gibson missed an open goal here. Flying Vee The Gibson Custom shop knocked out lovingly handcrafted a limited run of 300 Hendrix V's in 2007 for sale at a mere $12k apiece (rolls eyes). But you're right. Anyone would think they'd have something out there for a couple of grand. That Gib-Strat Returning to the Gibson Hendrix Str*t, let us never forget that the guitar was only part of a complete entry-level guitar package that also included " a Hendrix signature Voodoo Child amplifier, and a Foxey Fuzz pedal ... an instructional DVD and a USB drive containing exclusive Hendrix media content and a “Hendrix inspired tie-dyed tee-shirt and bandana.” ' Who among us aspiring to Mr Hendrix's spirituality and technical prowess might not eagerly don the included apparel and headwear. After all, tone isn't in your fingers; it's all in the bandana. Above: Not remotely exploitative marketing exercise by Juskiewiecz-era Gibson Edited July 18, 2019 by skankdelvar 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameronJ Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 22 minutes ago, skankdelvar said: Flying Vee The Gibson Custom shop knocked out lovingly handcrafted a limited run of 300 Hendrix V's in 2007 for sale at a mere $12k apiece (rolls eyes). But you're right. Anyone would think they'd have something out there for a couple of grand. This makes me despair. Not even slightly surprised it cost $12k... 23 minutes ago, skankdelvar said: That Gib-Strat Returning to the Gibson Hendrix Str*t, let us never forget that the guitar was only part of a complete entry-level guitar package that also included " a Hendrix signature Voodoo Child amplifier, and a Foxey Fuzz pedal ... an instructional DVD and a USB drive containing exclusive Hendrix media content and a “Hendrix inspired tie-dyed tee-shirt and bandana.” ' Who among us aspiring to Mr Hendrix's spirituality and technical prowess might not eagerly don the included apparel and headwear. After all, tone isn't in your fingers; it's all in the bandana. And this makes me want to vom. But at the very least it was an entry-level package aimed at inspiring young beginners. It was probably decent value for money as well - probably approached the build quality of the Custom Shop Hendrix V... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stofferson Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 See the post on FB yesterday? Announcing "boutique" collaborations . . Link >> Gibson Facebook Post 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EliasMooseblaster Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 (edited) 14 hours ago, skankdelvar said: That Gib-Strat Who among us aspiring to Mr Hendrix's spirituality and technical prowess might not eagerly don the included apparel and headwear. After all, tone isn't in your fingers; it's all in the bandana. Similarly, I look forward to seeing Fender's offering for the Mark Knopfler Strat starter pack... Edited July 19, 2019 by EliasMooseblaster 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skankdelvar Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 7 hours ago, Stofferson said: See the post on FB yesterday? Announcing "boutique" collaborations . . Link >> Gibson Facebook Post Absent any further details this looks quite interesting. In short, it reads like Gibson are (i) granting certain independent boutique luthiers and peripherals makers a license to use Gibson-trademarked shapes and (ii) promoting those individuals / companies through Gibson's marketing channels. It's not clear how the new licensees are expected to reciprocate. Must they pay a license fee? Promote the fact they're now licensed? Say nice things about Gibson? On the face of it, this development is in line with Gibson's stated preference for collaboration rather than confrontation but begs the question as to why they released the - er - confrontational 'Play Authentic' video. Perhaps this was what they meant all along but Agnesi either got the tone wrong or was poorly briefed. Either way, it seems to be a step in the right direction but only time will tell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameronJ Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 42 minutes ago, skankdelvar said: Absent any further details this looks quite interesting. In short, it reads like Gibson are (i) granting certain independent boutique luthiers and peripherals makers a license to use Gibson-trademarked shapes and (ii) promoting those individuals / companies through Gibson's marketing channels. It's not clear how the new licensees are expected to reciprocate. Must they pay a license fee? Promote the fact they're now licensed? Say nice things about Gibson? On the face of it, this development is in line with Gibson's stated preference for collaboration rather than confrontation but begs the question as to why they released the - er - confrontational 'Play Authentic' video. Perhaps this was what they meant all along but Agnesi either got the tone wrong or was poorly briefed. Either way, it seems to be a step in the right direction but only time will tell. My thoughts exactly. If Gibson had led with this rather than that absurd video, they would have avoided the entire guitar community cringing whilst actually earning a bit of respect. Let’s not forget, though, that they’re still carrying out legal action behind the scenes aren’t they? So it’s not all sunshine and roses, positive as this latest development seems. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironkerton Posted July 20, 2019 Share Posted July 20, 2019 On 18/07/2019 at 19:45, CameronJ said: This makes me despair. Not even slightly surprised it cost $12k... And this makes me want to vom. But at the very least it was an entry-level package aimed at inspiring young beginners. It was probably decent value for money as well - probably approached the build quality of the Custom Shop Hendrix V... I was in a guitar shop with my OH last week who looked at a Custom Shop guitar and said, "so people are paying £8,000 for guitars that are made to look like they're broken?" and I had no justification for any of us - I opened my mouth to try and just nodded 😂 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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