iamval Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 I have a passion for mid to late 80s Gibson's, which I collect. Was hoping I'd find some former staff here and maybe ask them a few questions about some of my guitars. Things like, what woods were used in their construction etc, what inspired them to use Ferrari red in some of the paint jobs, any inside info about the rare Showcase Edition models (or even catalog pics etc) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eracer_Team Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 Very unlikely any staff from any year are here on a fan user forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Q Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 I was going to suggest that you contact Heritage Guitars in Kalamazoo, MI: Many of the craftsmen there worked there when Gibson was still in K-Zoo, but since they recently dismissed 10 of them with another four quitting in support of the 10, that resource may too be gone. Those poor fellows are being replaced with CNC and Plek machines. Damn shame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamval Posted March 29, 2018 Author Share Posted March 29, 2018 Very unlikely any staff from any year are here on a fan user forum They do use forums and sometimes talk about their work. https://www.thegearpage.net/board/index.php?threads/quality-of-gibsons-in-the-late-80s-early-90s.1117031/page-3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamval Posted March 29, 2018 Author Share Posted March 29, 2018 I was going to suggest that you contact Heritage Guitars in Kalamazoo, MI: Many of the craftsmen there worked there when Gibson was still in K-Zoo, but since they recently dismissed 10 of them with another four quitting in support of the 10, that resource may too be gone. Those poor fellows are being replaced with CNC and Plek machines. Damn shame. Thanks Vince, I'll give 'em a try Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StijnV Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 There are already not many Gibson employees who are working that long for the company, let alone guys from customer service. The name Ferrari red is already in its name, inspired by the ferrari's:-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grog Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 There is a guy on the Les Paul Forum that started an interesting thread called "Where are they now?" Looking for unique guitars that he worked on while at the Gibson Factory in Nashville. Its a good read. https://www.lespaulforum.com/forum/showthread.php?200964-Where-are-they-now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Q Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 There is a guy on the Les Paul Forum that started an interesting thread called "Where are they now?" Looking for unique guitars that he worked on while at the Gibson Factory in Nashville. Its a good read. https://www.lespaulforum.com/forum/showthread.php?200964-Where-are-they-now Great thread! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airedale1 Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 I have a passion for mid to late 80s Gibson's, Here is an image of my ES Artist for you. Made in the 80's and one of the nicest guitars ever made by Gibson. A beautiful ebony fingerboard with offset mother of pearl dot markers along with the nicest tuners ever. Each tuner folds out and is a winder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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