UTPA guy Posted May 1, 2010 Share Posted May 1, 2010 Hello SG Enthusiasts, I am a PhD student and researcher at The University of Texas - Pan American conducting academic research that includes Gibson SG guitars. In the interest of academic research integrity, I am informing you, SG enthusiasts that I am reviewing information posted on this site for research purposes. If you do not wish for any of your posts to be included in my research, please send me a message. Please note that I will not directly refer to any posts in my research without first getting permission of the individual who created the post. I am in no way affiliated with Gibson Guitar, and I am not conducting market research on their behalf, or anyone's behalf. This summer, I may have a questionnaire that will be housed on a secure website that will be used to collect perceptions on a few aspects of Gibson SG. In case you're wondering, I am a pretty mediocre... okay lame musician, but my brother and nephew are both excellent musicians and both huge SG fans. I can be reached via e-mail at pgbarretta@broncs.utpa.edu. All communications directly to me via message will remain completely confidential. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackie Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 ...........No I am sorry I have a cease and desist order against "UTPA guy" and any known or unknown affiliates. ....You are hearby warned that all posts on this board are not for any commercial or research survey.........you must cease and desist from any activity of the aforementioned,,,,,,,,........now if you would like to be a member and gain some knowledge that would be .....maybe ok.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackie Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 ...................so what say say you ?...........let us see the SG you are playing ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackie Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 .......................WELL ?............... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UTPA guy Posted May 2, 2010 Author Share Posted May 2, 2010 Integrity goes before all else. I am not sure if you speak for the entire board or yourself, but I will be sure to exclude all posts from your user. I have already contacted one member about one particular text that I will only take into consideration with his/her permission. With all that said, as I wrote in my initial post I am not much of a musician -- though put me behind a piano and it won't be horrible... and I played a mean trumpet in my younger days with a lean toward jazz. I will get a pic of my brother's SG to post... as I know everyone here can relate to, he'd never pass up an opportunity to show off his SG. At any rate, I really am here to gather knowledge, for the purpose of accuracy. It will only be a very unique and rare event that I would quote anyone, and when I do so it will be with permission of that person. Thank you, - Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UTPA guy Posted May 2, 2010 Author Share Posted May 2, 2010 Also wanted to add there is absolutely no commercial aspect to my research. It is purely academic research, which would contribute to my dissertation, and (hopefully) research submitted to an academic journal or conference. Complete confidentiality is maintained in both possiblities. I've already e-mailed my brother for a pic of his SG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yew Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 I beleive blackie was joking, so dont worry, However you do have to post some pictures of your guitar/amps/whatever since you have joined Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmiJAMM Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 WARNING: YOU MAY NOT USE MY NAME, LIKENESS OR OPINIONS WITHIN THIS OFFICIAL GIBSON FORUM WITHOUT MY WRITTEN CONSENT OR I WILL IMMEDIATELY PROCEED WITH LEGAL ACTION AGAINST YOU AND THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS - PAN AMERICAN. YOU HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. 5.2.10 CODE:552377121 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZenKen Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 I believe Neo is not joking :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 . . . . . . . . . . . . Does this make us all lab rats? :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UTPA guy Posted May 2, 2010 Author Share Posted May 2, 2010 Thanks all. Not to worry, Neo I will not be using anyone's likeness, nor anyone's words without permission. And no, you're not lab rats -- You are all passionate Gibson owners. Seriously, there may be an on-line survey which you will all be free to take and pass around to friends and fellow musicians. But that's a little ways off, probably some time this summer. The survey will only have Gibson SG as a basis for a couple of "what if" questions. Surveys are always housed on a secure website, and the information is 100% confidential... but I'm getting ahead of myself now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevoT Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 hmmm, what to say about the sg other than it being THE BEST GUITAR IN THE WORLD! though i think that the 60's models did have better 'woman' lines (yes, that's what i call them) i prefer the 50's neck better, but that said i have never played and early sg model 0___0. You can use what ever i say on this forum as i really don't care what people think about me :D p.s one of the "what if" questions should be, "what if gibson re-introduced the gibson sg tv junior?" sorry i really love that model of the sg Good luck on this research thing bru! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UTPA guy Posted May 2, 2010 Author Share Posted May 2, 2010 Thanks KevoT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dub-T-123 Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 Ignore Blackie. He doesn't represent anyone else in any way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the guitar butcher Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 you can use any of my posts just remember give me credit when you write a book or something and tell us were to look to see your final analysis. GB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackie Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 I was joking ..................use whatever........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 I actually feel sorry for anyone coming in here for anything of any real substance. Just sayin'...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Natural Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 you can use any of my posts just remember give me credit when you write a book or something and tell us were to look to see your final analysis. GB Yeah, UTPA guy, when you do finally publish your dissertation, do let us know where we will be able to access it. I'm sure most of us will still be around and would be interested in your study. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Natural Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 Murph, surely UTPA guy won't be using us as his SOLE source of data. But, if so, you are right; his work is doomed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zigzag Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 Feel free to use whatever I say about SGs, however I don't own one, never played one, and I'm not sure they even exist except in pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoyVader Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 All fine by me... Blackie....just had to say your cat is soooo cool looking...miss my old boy.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milod Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 I'm just trying to figure out why one might want to be specific about the SG and/or SG type (which I have and love). Is this "as opposed to other types/shapes of guitar?" Is it a psych study to see why one might which this particular shape/style? Has it more to do with the aesthetic of the physical appearance of the instrument? Or has it to do more with "did you buy this because your particular guitar hero plays one like it?" Hmmmmm. m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tulsaslim Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 Also wanted to add there is absolutely no commercial aspect to my research. It is purely academic research' date=' which would contribute to my dissertation, and (hopefully) research submitted to an academic journal or conference. Complete confidentiality is maintained in both possiblities. I've already e-mailed my brother for a pic of his SG. [/quote'] Hi UTPA guy. I'm warning you up front- be careful about using any information you get from any of us. Most of us don't know our asses from a hole in the ground. Seriously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milod Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 Tulsa... That's not at all true. My donkey is a mammal, four legged and walks and runs. A hole in the ground is something he very carefully evades so he won't trip and fall. It's guitars we don't know beans about. <chortle> m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brundaddy Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 I actually feel sorry for anyone coming in here for anything of any real substance. Just sayin'...... :- Amen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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