Revelation Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 Is it just me or has Gibson really taking great strides with its come back in making great products that customers can really appreciate. It seems the new ownership wants to keep Gibson and their other brands competitive while providing excellent quality. Great marketing, a Gibson app, lots of videos on line that show how the guitars are made and its obvious that there are no short cuts to quality. I really hope Gibson and the company overall continues to be a great American company. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsongs Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 I dunno? I ordered a new Royal Tan USA Casino over a year ago! They haven’t made that one yet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EscapedTexan Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 Pandemic, I suppose? Coupled with the new drive towards quality? Could see how those two would be the Major contributing factors for delays in getting product out. I’m sure when it gets to you it will be a beautiful and amazing musical instrument. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard McCoy Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 14 hours ago, Revelation said: Is it just me or has Gibson really taking great strides with its come back in making great products that customers can really appreciate. It seems the new ownership wants to keep Gibson and their other brands competitive while providing excellent quality. Great marketing, a Gibson app, lots of videos on line that show how the guitars are made and its obvious that there are no short cuts to quality. I really hope Gibson and the company overall continues to be a great American company. Public perception is a fickle mistress. But I guess it is hard to deny that the rebranding of their guitar lineups and the new, modern marketing efforts worked. However, they were making great guitars before the change in leadership and will continue to do so after this era. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 (edited) 14 hours ago, Larsongs said: I dunno? I ordered a new Royal Tan USA Casino over a year ago! They haven’t made that one yet! Martin is in the same boat. I called the owner of the shop I go to and if I want a new 00-18 the estimated delivery date is in November. Edited January 30, 2021 by Sgt. Pepper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinch Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 Very happy with the 60s Standard. The QC nitpickings are things only me and Trogly would notice, which hasn't always been the case, so hopefully they've made some changes in that department. Who knows. Just because the advertising says one thing doesn't necessarily mean it's true. As a traditionalist, I welcome back the more traditional guitars. I really don't think there was much demand for any of the Aquarium Vomit bursts Henry decided was a good idea. And the "modern" V... just no. Who the hell pays 4k for a Star Trek novelty guitar. Of course, if you did, more power to you. But I think for a brand like Gibson, it's bad business sense. Squared. At least, that's my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 (edited) 30 minutes ago, Pinch said: Very happy with the 60s Standard. The QC nitpickings are things only me and Trogly would notice, which hasn't always been the case, so hopefully they've made some changes in that department. Who knows. Just because the advertising says one thing doesn't necessarily mean it's true. As a traditionalist, I welcome back the more traditional guitars. I really don't think there was much demand for any of the Aquarium Vomit bursts Henry decided was a good idea. And the "modern" V... just no. Who the hell pays 4k for a Star Trek novelty guitar. Of course, if you did, more power to you. But I think for a brand like Gibson, it's bad business sense. Squared. At least, that's my opinion. Like I said Martin did the same thing with the dumb stuff they did. Those dogs playing cards do always make me laugh though. And like aged, relic'ed, road worn, whatever you call it, if it didn't sell they wouldn't be doing it. Jesus H C, Pre War is a whole company devoted to making new guitars and then throwing pennies at them to make them look old. I don't get it and never will and I have been told many times I am stupid for not getting it. But in my defense I'm stupid with 6 really nice un-road worn acoustics. I'm not gonna pay 6k for a D-28 copy that was made and then trashed. But you can. I thought about throwing my D-41 down the hallway a few time to see if it would sound better and then I came to my sences. Edited January 30, 2021 by Sgt. Pepper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinch Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 9 minutes ago, Sgt. Pepper said: Like I said Martin did the same thing with the dumb stuff they did. Those dogs playing cards do always make me laugh though. And like aged, relic'ed, road worn, whatever you call it, if it didn't sell they wouldn't be doing it. Jesus H C, Pre War is a whole company devoted to making new guitars and then throwing pennies at them to make them look old. I don't get it and never will and I have been told many times I am stupid for not getting it. But in my defense I'm stupid with 6 really nice un-road worn acoustics. I'm not gonna pay 6k for a D-28 copy that was made and then trashed. But you can. I thought about throwing my D-41 down the hallway a few time to see if it would sound better and then I came to my sences. I don't get the "road worn"/relic thing at all either. The Pet Rock made more sense. IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Pinch said: I don't get the "road worn"/relic thing at all either. The Pet Rock made more sense. IMO. Doesn't Gibson have master relic'er Murphy on retainer to trash new guitars so you can pay more for them to do that service for you? Edited January 30, 2021 by Sgt. Pepper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinch Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 Just now, Sgt. Pepper said: Doesn't Gibson have master relic'er Murphy on retainer to trash new guitars so you can pay more for them? No idea. Not in the "buy used, pay new" loop 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 Yup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 (edited) I need a whacky Pyramid Ponzi MLM marketing scheme that people will buy into so I can retire early. Send me your new guitar and I will personally abuse them for less money. Edited January 30, 2021 by Sgt. Pepper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revelation Posted February 1, 2021 Author Share Posted February 1, 2021 On 1/30/2021 at 1:30 PM, Leonard McCoy said: Public perception is a fickle mistress. But I guess it is hard to deny that the rebranding of their guitar lineups and the new, modern marketing efforts worked. However, they were making great guitars before the change in leadership and will continue to do so after this era. They did make some great guitars but certain years not as much. My 1989 Gibson Les Paul Custom, for what ever reason, the spray that put on the guitar has lifted in certain areas by the binding. A guitar tech told me the issue was the product they were using at the time. They have now switched their formula. This guy bought 2016 Gibson figured 335 and there was poor workmanship on the neck/body area. LONG REVIEW: 2018 Gibson ES-335 Figured - YouTube I am getting a Gibson figured 2021 335 in Cherry Red once the stores in my area start carrying them again. Due to Covid, as everyone is out of stock as production was way down last year. Can't wait to get mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveFord Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 I've bought a few new ones this year and haven't found anything to complain about. The cases from Costa Rica are really heavy, I guess I could grouse about that. The guitars themselves have been fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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