BluesKing777 Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Rumour from another forum says that Gibson Montana will be delivering acoustic guitars 'flat-packed' like Ikea after Ren leaves.... Kidding! (I just put together this stupid outdoor cushion storage box and found out some outdoor chairs that are coming need to be assembled as well. Flatpack me a guitar while I am at it! Dog goes to sit out by the back fence.) BluesKing777. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrorod Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Yep! The way I see it(judging by the forum peeps) is.....The Ren Ferguson sig....IS the modern-day Lloyd Loar.....Wished I owned one now...... Rod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j45nick Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Flat-pack guitars are only suitable for flatpicking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimt Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Flat-Packed? not sure what you mean.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harmonics101 Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Have no clue what the joke is. Maybe its a Martin joke cuz we know that no sane bluegrass player would be playing a Gibson :) Harmonics101 If Ren Ferguson DOES defect to Fender, then Gibson will need to find someone that can fill his shoes. Yeah guys, i'm holding off on munching down on the bridge and saddle of my Martins, cuz i personally believe Ren is gonna be doing Gibson related work for a LONNNNNNG time to come. Show prove otherwise guys B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modoc_333 Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 I wouldn't worry about finding a replacement.... there are a couple of people there who have been keeping low profiles that are absolutely qualified. What goes on in Montana isn't always what we see on the forum or press releases. I won't expand on that, but think about it. ;) this isn't to say Ren is easily replaced. He isn't! there is only one Ren! but i wouldn't worry too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdd707 Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Yeah, and Ren is 65 years old! His work isn't his whole life. If indeed he does consulting for Gibson, he can stay where he is, do what work he wants to do, make more money with a pension check and consulting fees, and have no administrative duties. Sounds like a deal to me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfox14 Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Does "flat-packed" mean you have to put it together yourself? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluesKing777 Posted January 13, 2012 Author Share Posted January 13, 2012 Does "flat-packed" mean you have to put it together yourself? Sorry - not much of a joke if you have to explain it, duh... I think the Swedes invented flatpacks - Ikea furniture saves themselves money by selling you their furniture 'ready-to-assemble' with all the required bolts and allen keys and dodgy instructions in a flat box or 'flatpack'. You get home in a sweat and assemble your furniture Ok, unless they have forgotten to put a piece or two in the box.... BluesKing777. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 I wouldn't worry about finding a replacement.... there are a couple of people there who have been keeping low profiles that are absolutely qualified. What goes on in Montana isn't always what we see on the forum or press releases. I won't expand on that, but think about it. ;) this isn't to say Ren is easily replaced. He isn't! there is only one Ren! but i wouldn't worry too much. Reassuring to read. Let's hope the right person/persons takes over – Knock on wood ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojorule Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Sorry - not much of a joke if you have to explain it, duh... I think the Swedes invented flatpacks - Ikea furniture saves themselves money by selling you their furniture 'ready-to-assemble' with all the required bolts and allen keys and dodgy instructions in a flat box or 'flatpack'. You get home in a sweat and assemble your furniture Ok, unless they have forgotten to put a piece or two in the box.... BluesKing777. So the case candy would include an allen key again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisA83 Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Rumour from another forum says that Gibson Montana will be delivering acoustic guitars 'flat-packed' like Ikea after Ren leaves.... Well I thought it was funny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluesKing777 Posted January 14, 2012 Author Share Posted January 14, 2012 Well I thought it was funny! Thanks ChrisA83. That makes one that thought it was funny. Perhaps I need to stick to guitar picking and leave the comedy to Wily or Rod? BluesKing777. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j45nick Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 Thanks ChrisA83. That makes one that thought it was funny. Perhaps I need to stick to guitar picking and leave the comedy to Wily or Rod? BluesKing777. Well, I thought is was funny, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimt Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 Does "flat-packed" mean you have to put it together yourself? Got it... Kit Guitars.. Blah.... Bolt on necks, Two sided tape binding.. and laminated plywood for a body covered in wall paper... For all we know.. theyll be built in India and called Gibtones again... :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponty Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 Rumour from another forum says that Gibson Montana will be delivering acoustic guitars 'flat-packed' like Ikea after Ren leaves.... Kidding! (I just put together this stupid outdoor cushion storage box and found out some outdoor chairs that are coming need to be assembled as well. Flatpack me a guitar while I am at it! Dog goes to sit out by the back fence.) BluesKing777. BluesKing, are you British? I got it straight away! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelR Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 If anyone is interested, I am selling my Ren Ferguson designed SWD Standard. $18,000 firm. Don't pass up this opportunity to own a piece of Gibson history! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j45nick Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 If anyone is interested, I am selling my Ren Ferguson designed SWD Standard. $18,000 firm. Don't pass up this opportunity to own a piece of Gibson history! I'll pass, but thanks for the kind offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombywoof Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 I am sticking with the Peavey is going to acquire Gibson thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hogeye Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 I am sticking with the Peavey is going to acquire Gibson thing. Bain Capital is going to buy Gibson and then merge it with Guitar Center. The next President will be the CEO. It'll be called Mitt's Guits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrorod Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Bain Capital is going to buy Gibson and then merge it with Guitar Center. The next President will be the CEO. It'll be called Mitt's Guits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluesKing777 Posted January 15, 2012 Author Share Posted January 15, 2012 BluesKing, are you British? I got it straight away! No, not British... I am in Melbourne, Australia: Flatpack Capital of the World! BluesKing777. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojorule Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 No, not British... I am in Melbourne, Australia: Flatpack Capital of the World! BluesKing777. And when the guitar arrives, the box says, 'Fragile, other way up'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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