Rabs Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 (edited) Let the moaning begin 😄 Some have sold already (of course).. Actually while I dont really care for the guitars, I do REALLY like the amps (the straps are quite nice too). Master Artisan Collection - Rickie Hinrichsen (gibson.com) Edited March 21 by Rabs 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheepdog1969 Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 MOAN! (sorry, had to do it Rabs) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheepdog1969 Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 Seriously, is "arts and crafts" the new version of "Murphy lab", f-up your guitar, embellishment du jour? I guess I'm off to Hobby Lobby tomorrow to buy a bunch of mosaic tiles, acrylic paint, and adhesive to "decorate" my '83 Explorer. Heck, I already "Murphy Lab-ed" it from decades of use/abuse. It must be time to "re-decorate". I wish that I could be like the cool kids. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NighthawkChris Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 I’m confused. I thought Gibson was a guitar company… 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheepdog1969 Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 22 minutes ago, NighthawkChris said: I’m confused. I thought Gibson was a guitar company… A "guitar" company focused on artsy fartsy embellishment, apparently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrdinaryNimda Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 Do we have anyone on this forum, that would actually dare dance around on stage with something like that? 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NighthawkChris Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 10 minutes ago, OrdinaryNimda said: Do we have anyone on this forum, that would actually dare dance around on stage with something like that? 😁 lol people don’t buy these to use them 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveFord Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 He's a talented fellow, I guess if you're into wall art it would make for quite the room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Scales Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 (edited) 2 hours ago, SteveFord said: He's a talented fellow, I guess if you're into wall art it would make for quite the room. definitely! - great artistic talent and imaginative creative designs on tricky surfaces. I'm almost tempted to go on eBay and buy some $50 guitar just to have some fun painting on it. Edited March 22 by 'Scales Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 13 hours ago, Rabs said: Let the moaning begin 😄 Don't give these whiners something else to whine about. Waylon put leather on a guitar 50 years ago, about the same time Eddie was painting his with Schwinn bicycle paint and adding pin stripes. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdgm Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 (edited) I like the Henna set, the psychedelic LP and the V. I like 'em better than those jewel-encrusted ones that came out under HJ. And the motorbike/car association (Harley-Davidson, Triumph, Corvette etc) has been done already. I'm too neck-dot oriented to be able to get around accurately on the 'psychedelic' one, and I wonder why just yellow and blue? Could be..... 🎸 Edited March 22 by jdgm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 Im on the fence. I dont hate them. crazy can be good 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil OKeefe Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 For the record, Rickie didn't use tiles. He hand-carved and hand-painted each one of the "tiles" on the Explorer and Flying V individually. It takes him about a month (or more) to do each guitar or amp. He makes five or maybe ten pieces a year, max, so it's not like these are a huge part of the Gibson production totals, but personally, I think it's pretty cool that we let him run wild and do something a bit different from the norm. He's a really nice guy, IMO, and just like he comes across on the video in person. Personally, I think he's an amazing artist. Would I buy one of his guitars? If I was wealthier than I am, I might be tempted to pick up that Explorer or the Old West Les Paul, but they're way out of my price range. Would I use it on stage? No. If I owned one of his guitars, I might use it in the studio, but those are obviously collector-type or museum-type pieces and while Rickie is quick to point out that they're 100% playable and that he wants their new owners to use them if they wish (or put them in a display case if they prefer, or whatever they want to do with them), I seriously doubt the folks who buy his MasterArtisan Collection guitars use them extensively, if at all. I wouldn't. And while I do have a lot of gear (including some pretty valuable vintage gear), everything I have gets used, so buying something I wouldn't be using would be a first for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 1 hour ago, Phil OKeefe said: For the record, Rickie didn't use tiles. He hand-carved and hand-painted each one of the "tiles" on the Explorer and Flying V individually. It takes him about a month (or more) to do each guitar or amp. He makes five or maybe ten pieces a year, max, so it's not like these are a huge part of the Gibson production totals, but personally, I think it's pretty cool that we let him run wild and do something a bit different from the norm. He's a really nice guy, IMO, and just like he comes across on the video in person. Personally, I think he's an amazing artist. Would I buy one of his guitars? If I was wealthier than I am, I might be tempted to pick up that Explorer or the Old West Les Paul, but they're way out of my price range. Would I use it on stage? No. If I owned one of his guitars, I might use it in the studio, but those are obviously collector-type or museum-type pieces and while Rickie is quick to point out that they're 100% playable and that he wants their new owners to use them if they wish (or put them in a display case if they prefer, or whatever they want to do with them), I seriously doubt the folks who buy his MasterArtisan Collection guitars use them extensively, if at all. I wouldn't. And while I do have a lot of gear (including some pretty valuable vintage gear), everything I have gets used, so buying something I wouldn't be using would be a first for me. So which is the bulk of Gibson customers? Somebody has data, somewhere, to support this kind of thing. I get loss-leader and all that but from a company that already has a high end normally this gets a bit...sticky. Nobody that actually plays guitars is going for one of these, the people we used to call guitar players, the people that used to be the only people concerned at all about guitars from G & F & CFM. It doesn't seem like they matter at all, haven't for a long time. There is room for everyone, I get that too, it just seems weighted in this ridiculous direction. The other two do similar, they have their moments too. rct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NighthawkChris Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 (edited) I own 12 Gibson guitars currently - 6 or which come from the Custom Shop. I am vouching that this company that has gone bankrupt and done some questionable maneuvers has begun to lose its way - at least with me it has because… they are still around making ends meet apparently. There is absolutely nothing in recent years I have aspired to buy from this guitar company. Not saying they make crap, but these aren’t guitars. And the guitars they sell today have all had immense hikes that I can find other brands that sell same or better quality for considerably less. Well I will be able to before Gibson decides to sue them. Hopefully Mark will be directed to put out another threatening video beforehand. I own the following CS guitars: R7 Goldtop, R7 Black Beauty, 2 x R9s, 68 RI, and a “regular” Gibson Custom. Just wanted to add this because I have bought into this company and not badmouthing them by any means to be some kind of troll or whatever. I’ve spent some bucks with this company over the years. I like my guitars - I think they are great. I am just finding this company as of late continuing to head in directions that I don’t find palatable so to speak. They’ve always been a more expensive, higher end guitar place, but last few years they went bankrupt for questionable business ventures, had quality suffer immense hits, now they are some niche artsy guitar maker that charges tens of thousands for anything that comes out of their factories… and to boot, their guitars because of inflation and maybe just desired hikes have substantially gone up in price. I ask myself why do I want another Gibson fresh off the presses… YMMV, as always. Just sharing my perspective Edited March 23 by NighthawkChris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimt Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 Nice wall hangers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 (edited) I stopped watching at the guitar with all the circles on it and threw up in my mouth a little bit. Step one: but a LP. Step two: have your 8 year old glue elbow macaroni to it. Step three: sell it for 5x what you bought it for. Edited March 23 by Sgt. Pepper 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 On 3/22/2024 at 1:05 AM, NighthawkChris said: I’m confused. I thought Gibson was a guitar company… Since when? You can still buy a 700 dollar duffle bag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NighthawkChris Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 50 minutes ago, Sgt. Pepper said: Since when? You can still buy a 700 dollar duffle bag. Correction.... https://www.gibson.com/en-US/Product/LIFTON-DUF-BRN/LIFTON-DUF-BRN It's $800. I told Gibson to notify me when they become available again. Their expensive guitar cases cost less than this - which I could arguably fit more stuff into... I'm thinking that's the ticket. I'm actually mostly interested in that $180 wallet. Won't have money to put in it after I buy one, but I will have a wallet that costs $180. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 57 minutes ago, NighthawkChris said: Correction.... https://www.gibson.com/en-US/Product/LIFTON-DUF-BRN/LIFTON-DUF-BRN It's $800. I told Gibson to notify me when they become available again. Their expensive guitar cases cost less than this - which I could arguably fit more stuff into... I'm thinking that's the ticket. I'm actually mostly interested in that $180 wallet. Won't have money to put in it after I buy one, but I will have a wallet that costs $180. Thanks for setting me straight. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 1 hour ago, NighthawkChris said: Correction.... https://www.gibson.com/en-US/Product/LIFTON-DUF-BRN/LIFTON-DUF-BRN It's $800. I told Gibson to notify me when they become available again. Their expensive guitar cases cost less than this - which I could arguably fit more stuff into... I'm thinking that's the ticket. I'm actually mostly interested in that $180 wallet. Won't have money to put in it after I buy one, but I will have a wallet that costs $180. Its showing up as £876 ukp here. Maybe because it includes VAT & shipping. I'm not paying that. I'll wait 'til the Epiphone one comes out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NighthawkChris Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 lol that duffle bag is indefensible. My wife likes purses that cost less than the duffle bag - and my wife likes expensive purses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheepdog1969 Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 On 3/22/2024 at 4:41 PM, Phil OKeefe said: For the record, Rickie didn't use tiles. He hand-carved and hand-painted each one of the "tiles" on the Explorer and Flying V individually. It takes him about a month (or more) to do each guitar or amp. He makes five or maybe ten pieces a year, max, so it's not like these are a huge part of the Gibson production totals, but personally, I think it's pretty cool that we let him run wild and do something a bit different from the norm. He's a really nice guy, IMO, and just like he comes across on the video in person. Personally, I think he's an amazing artist. Would I buy one of his guitars? If I was wealthier than I am, I might be tempted to pick up that Explorer or the Old West Les Paul, but they're way out of my price range. Would I use it on stage? No. If I owned one of his guitars, I might use it in the studio, but those are obviously collector-type or museum-type pieces and while Rickie is quick to point out that they're 100% playable and that he wants their new owners to use them if they wish (or put them in a display case if they prefer, or whatever they want to do with them), I seriously doubt the folks who buy his MasterArtisan Collection guitars use them extensively, if at all. I wouldn't. And while I do have a lot of gear (including some pretty valuable vintage gear), everything I have gets used, so buying something I wouldn't be using would be a first for me. I was amazed when he explained the hand painted "tile" effect. I did mention buying tiles because I wouldn't have that kind of patients. (Oh, and I would never mess with my Korina like he did, btw!) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil OKeefe Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 On 3/22/2024 at 3:49 PM, rct said: So which is the bulk of Gibson customers? Somebody has data, somewhere, to support this kind of thing. I get loss-leader and all that but from a company that already has a high end normally this gets a bit...sticky. I can't tell you what the sales percentage breakdowns are vs. price points because I honestly do not know, but Gibson has always offered a range of guitars at different price points. For example, the new Theodores are $1,999, which is obviously considerably less than Rickie's guitars, or the recently released Jimmy Page EDS-1275 Doublenecks. I suspect guitars like those are not being purchased by folks who are going to go out and gig with them, but again, Gibson and Gibson Custom make things at a variety of price points, and a lot of those guitars do get played. And of course, there's the also Kramer for the shredders, as well as the whole Epiphone line, too, which also covers a pretty broad range of types of guitars and price points. I do know that all of Rickie's previous works have sold, and they usually sell fairly quickly, so there's obviously a market for his work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieDog Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 On 3/22/2024 at 4:41 PM, Phil OKeefe said: For the record, Rickie didn't use tiles. He hand-carved and hand-painted each one of the "tiles" on the Explorer and Flying V individually. It takes him about a month (or more) to do each guitar or amp. He makes five or maybe ten pieces a year, max, so it's not like these are a huge part of the Gibson production totals, but personally, I think it's pretty cool that we let him run wild and do something a bit different from the norm. He's a really nice guy, IMO, and just like he comes across on the video in person. Personally, I think he's an amazing artist. Would I buy one of his guitars? If I was wealthier than I am, I might be tempted to pick up that Explorer or the Old West Les Paul, but they're way out of my price range. Would I use it on stage? No. If I owned one of his guitars, I might use it in the studio, but those are obviously collector-type or museum-type pieces and while Rickie is quick to point out that they're 100% playable and that he wants their new owners to use them if they wish (or put them in a display case if they prefer, or whatever they want to do with them), I seriously doubt the folks who buy his MasterArtisan Collection guitars use them extensively, if at all. I wouldn't. And while I do have a lot of gear (including some pretty valuable vintage gear), everything I have gets used, so buying something I wouldn't be using would be a first for me. Nice post, thanks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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