NeoConMan Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 http://www.gibson.com/en-us/Divisions/Maestro/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoConMan Posted September 19, 2009 Author Share Posted September 19, 2009 Not advertised anywhere, but around $100 at Best Buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoConMan Posted September 19, 2009 Author Share Posted September 19, 2009 Would have posted more, but the site doesn't work. Same as it was a month ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruznolfart Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 Wonder if those are MIC...by some out-of-work "luthiers". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoConMan Posted September 19, 2009 Author Share Posted September 19, 2009 I'm wondering how they will be priced to compete with this at $129; http://www.guitarcenter.com/Epiphone-LP-Junior-Special-Electric-Guitar-101691038-i1150104.gc I thought Epiphone was marketed slightly below Gibson. Change. It's what the majority of Americans wanted in 2008, right? :- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruznolfart Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 Something afoot at Epi, perhaps. Bump Gibson up, pump Epi up, introduce the MIC bottom tier stuff and all their bases are covered. Should be an interesting campaign. :- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAS44 Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 I've heard that those are terrible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackie Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 What they sell guitars at the 7-11 now ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAS44 Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 briliant SSG (ima still call you that...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruznolfart Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 What they sell guitars at the 7-11 now ? Gibson family of instruments is proud to introduce Guitar-o-mat' date=' the salesman-free buying experience. [img']http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3063/2753732929_39e4da9863.jpg?v=0[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoConMan Posted September 19, 2009 Author Share Posted September 19, 2009 Probably put 'em in a blister pack hanging on a card peg - like cheapo alkaline flashlight batteries... Either way, I figure my American-made Gibsons that cost less than $8,000 apiece will hold their value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIANTRobOT420 Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 They gotta compete with First Act Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackie Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 They gotta compete with First Act That should'nt be a problem, I wouldn't even use a first act for a tomato plant stake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoConMan Posted September 19, 2009 Author Share Posted September 19, 2009 Coupla years ago I saw a magazine article on First Act. Seems they have a Custom Shop here in the US that makes some killer guitars, quality woods and finishes. Pricey as hell, but it made me wonder one thing.... No matter how badass it is, could you list your First Act custom guitar on Ebay for $3,000? Good luck with that..... :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledzep59 Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 For people like us those guitars are a joke. But for someone who is just beginning to play guitar and want a "gibson", that's not too bad. You have to start somewhere; hopefully whoever buys those will develop GAS and work their way toward a real Gibson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockstar232007 Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 My gf's dad bought her little sister one (the LP) for Christmas last year, and I have to say, they're really not bad. They're definately not as good as most, but save for a few neck/fret problems, they can [with a proper setup] sound/feel as good as a "real" Gibson. This is just Gibson's answer to Fender's Squire line, just like the LP was Gibson's answer to the Esquire. I can't wait to see what they (both companies) come up with next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAS44 Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 first act's custom shop is where they make their money. They make some great guitars in the custom shop. The other stuff not so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundergod Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 first act's custom shop is where they make their money. They make some great guitars in the custom shop. The other stuff not so much. Will you stop talking like you actually know something? Cheap guitars IS WHERE THE MONEY IS for most brands (in fact for all of the brands producing cheap guitars, including gibson). If not then they wouldn't build them. You can sell 1000 guitars over 30K, you can sell 100.000 between 2K and 29K, but you as sure as hell will sell millions of $99-$250 guitars. -Expensive guitars are more difficult/costly to produce than cheapos... they require hand work and more time, making them requires more room, it also requires more money on marketing so you can create that hype that makes everyone want one and do whatever to be able to buy one. -Cheapos are made by machines and produced from really cheap materials, you can have hundreds out of the factory and ready to ship/sell each day, they cost way less to produce and are easily introduced and placed. Just sayin' :- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silenced Fred Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 I have played on a few Maestros, can't find them at any music stores though (SUBTLE HINT :- ) I have to say I am embarrassed that Gibson even put their name on them, Epiphones have some great models, that I like more than Gibson, but I would never say that a Maestro "can feel like a real Gibson" unless you are willing to put some serious amounts of money into it IMO that line will only end up hurting them, Epi makes some great guitars for less than 200 and they are good for the money, but those things, at least the few I have played were atrocious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAS44 Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 damn I do have to stop doin that... sorry thunder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silenced Fred Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 damn I do have to stop doin that... sorry thunder. Just saying, don't wanna start anything, but your post counts have gone down quite a bit since most of your posts have a clear concise reason I like it :- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAS44 Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 how is that going to start anything. thanks but I still need to work on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dem00n Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 Dont diss first act their custom shop is just as good as gibsons custom shop...they are amazing guitars and i would be proud to own one, one day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChanMan Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 We got our soon-to-be grandson the Maestro starter kit... it had a small amp, strap, pick, and one of these (only blue): FWIW, I think it's a screaming little guitar. Well worth the $99 we paid for the whole starter kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAS44 Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 they are amazing guitars and i would be proud to own one' date=' one day. [/quote']+1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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