Riffster Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 I didn't check it all, but I'm pretty sure my music didn't change. Did yours? Mine didn't either, I am going through my iPod and it all seems to be OK minus the fact that stupid iTunes cannot pull half the cover art.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dem00n Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 I'm speechless. I bet if gibson just realsed the explorer everyone would be typing the same thing? Oh and i changed your name to Las. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shnate McDuanus Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 Well...yeah, the price is horrifying. I would not spend that money on that guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tman Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 Including electronic advancements and bluetooth, etc. is a natural progression isn't it? Bound to happen and only get better with time. I thought it might include downloadable 3G wireless technology along with a phone app. When I fly I sure as hell try to avoid propeller planes whenever I can - sure they are tried and true but........ There are and will always be good ole plug and play standard electric guitars out there as long as there's a market - just like tube amps. I say kudos to innovation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dem00n Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 Mine didn't either, I am going through my iPod and it all seems to be OK minus the fact that stupid iTunes cannot pull half the cover art.... You know you cant put your own pic as the cover replacemnt right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riffster Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 You know you cant put your own pic as the cover replacemnt right? Yes I do, but it does not always flow and after much work sometimes it all gets deleted when a new iTunes version comes along. I spent an hour adding covers the other night, they show on iTunes but not on my iPod despite having sync'ed restarted, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 . You guys must be the "ludites" Henry spoke of. I wanna check that sweet momma out - I'm a sucker for tech. Can't wait to play with one. B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dem00n Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 Werid...mine have deleted yet and Ive gone through around 3 updates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverside Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 You guys must be the "ludites" Henry spoke of. I wanna check that sweet momma out, but I'm a sucker for tech. I'm not a luddite; I just said that my music hasn't changed. What's not to like about a $500 guitar that looks like it's made out of 2 x4s, half of a Pocket Pod, and a $200 paint job with an MSRP of $5,500? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrNylon Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 At times like this, I'm glad I only play bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riffster Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 I NEED this guitar to complete my George Jetson costume. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freak show Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 Here it is from the "horse's mouth" (or at least from some part of the horse...): http://www.gibson.com/en-us/Lifestyle/Features/announcement-1028/ :blink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laaz Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 I bet if gibson just realsed the explorer everyone would be typing the same thing? Oh and i changed your name to Las. How about a ride on a motorcycle slick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dem00n Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 Hey i dont know how to drive yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SG FAN Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 I'm cool with the new tech, but for $5,500 you'd think you would get some grain filler and clearcoat, damn! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPguitarman Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 I'm cool with the new tech, but for $5,500 you'd think you would get some grain filler and clearcoat, damn! How about binding and flame top. Looks like they just took a slab of wood and painted it in Henry's garage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimbabig Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 When I say the guitar I nearly died of laughter, this will go over like the Jimi Sig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riffster Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 It is now up on the Gibson website, different color but not any better.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverside Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 “This is new. This is different. This is revolution,” he declared before unveiling the axe. “Nobody looks and spends the time to reinvent the guitar. This is a new guitar.” Dang. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shnate McDuanus Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 I just...I mean, come on, you don't have to buy it, don't have to like it, but I am so confused as to why exactly this translates to killing the Gibson brand, so on and so forth. I mean, it's not like they have ceased to produce their regular models--new technology and tried-and-true construction are not mutually exclusive. It's not like they can only do one type of instrument. It's also not like the Firebird X is any less of a guitar because of its onboard effects and tech gimmicks. Sometimes I feel like the whole lot of ya b*tch and moan about things just for the sake of the b*tching and moaning. "Oh no, a new model. Oh, whatever shall we do?" Consider yourselves fortunate that Gibson hasn't moved all production to China (like one of our members so thoughtfully predicted would happen,) or that they haven't merged with Fender. It's a new model, you like it or you don't, but in the end it only affects you if you plan on buying one. Get real here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverside Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 Consider yourselves fortunate that Gibson hasn't moved all production to China (like one of our members so thoughtfully predicted would happen,) or that they haven't merged with Fender. LEAVE BRITNEY ALONE! I could give a hoot, except for the BS hype. And I still haven't heard what the giveaways were. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigh Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 It will go down like a bloody Led Zeppelin. Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freak show Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 I just...I mean, come on, you don't have to buy it, don't have to like it, but I am so confused as to why exactly this translates to killing the Gibson brand, so on and so forth. I mean, it's not like they have ceased to produce their regular models--new technology and tried-and-true construction are not mutually exclusive. Gibson promised an "uprising", which was going to "change music"; a "revolutionary event". But... Gibson merely unveiled a guitar with built-in effects. That has been done since the 60's. Even Sears and Roebuck had a line of them. The idea isn't new at all. As a marketing strategy, this is comparable to the fabled Jimi Hendrix signature Gibson: It's another example of Gibson's focus on meaningless Marketing gimmicks. IMO it's fairly insulting to say the least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SG FAN Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 What pisses me off is that Jerk-owitz smashed an SG onstage before unveiling this turd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silenced Fred Posted October 28, 2010 Author Share Posted October 28, 2010 I just...I mean, come on, you don't have to buy it, don't have to like it, but I am so confused as to why exactly this translates to killing the Gibson brand, so on and so forth. I mean, it's not like they have ceased to produce their regular models--new technology and tried-and-true construction are not mutually exclusive. It's not like they can only do one type of instrument. It's also not like the Firebird X is any less of a guitar because of its onboard effects and tech gimmicks. Sometimes I feel like the whole lot of ya b*tch and moan about things just for the sake of the b*tching and moaning. "Oh no, a new model. Oh, whatever shall we do?" Consider yourselves fortunate that Gibson hasn't moved all production to China (like one of our members so thoughtfully predicted would happen,) or that they haven't merged with Fender. It's a new model, you like it or you don't, but in the end it only affects you if you plan on buying one. Get real here. Ah, but because the limit the numbers, some geniuses will go out and buy it and then it will sell it. "AHA," Henry will say to himself whilst playing his own guitar, not a Firebird X. "People really like these. Let's put this **** on every guitar." It's like a Line 6 amp screwed onto a guitar. The styling is god awful, the headstock looks atrocious (especially on the body) and it looks cheesy. I won't buy one, and the main reason is that its a gimmick and it was over hyped. Which means that Gibson's focus is now on this instead of building guitars for the other 99% of the buyers of a Gibson product. I hope they take a look at this page and think about why the first posts on this section are a majority of people going "WTF is Gibson on? Because I want some of it" Gibson would kill itself off completely if they moved to China or merged with Fender. Are you seriously using that as a counter argument? The Firebird X is less of a guitar, because it is less of a guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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