EuroAussie Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 The bi-annual 'what is your favourite brand' thread came on, and normally its Martin, Taylor and Gibson a big distant third or less. This time Gibson is way up front ... have the AGF folks forgot to take their meds ... ?? http://www.taylorguitarforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=253204 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParlourMan Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 I can't believe Epiphone wasn't mentioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissouriPicker Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 That IS a miracle. Especially on the AGF. All joking aside, I've thought several times over the last several months that there has been a shift over there. Maybe more mature members or just commonsense over-ruling what used to be the status quo: "Rip Gibsons. No facts required." Trolls still hang-around, as they do on most every forum, but they don't seem to get the eager responses they once did. Anyway, it does seem to be a calmer place. It's not "home sweet home" like this place kind of is for me, but it has definitly been more welcoming to Gibson owners...I'm all for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojorule Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 I believe that the miracle has already faded. Nazareth still seems to be the site of the holy grail for many out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spot Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 Fading fast EA. We are 36 to Martin's 54...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EuroAussie Posted May 29, 2012 Author Share Posted May 29, 2012 Seems like it ... but boy, were we fast out of the gate, must have been all those Birds flying out ! Fading fast EA. We are 36 to Martin's 54...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rar Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Seems like it ... but boy, were we fast out of the gate, must have been all those Birds flying out ! Gibson still has a shot at beating Taylor -- it's currently 49 for Taylor to 48 for Gibson, with Martin up in the 80s. It would be kind of cool to see Gibson beat Taylor on their home turf, even is the results don't mean anything. -- Bob R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GotTheSilver Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Gibson still has a shot at beating Taylor -- it's currently 49 for Taylor to 48 for Gibson, with Martin up in the 80s. It would be kind of cool to see Gibson beat Taylor on their home turf, even is the results don't mean anything. -- Bob R So I just logged onto the AGF for the first time in a very long time because of this thread. I put my vote in for Gibson, and Gibson is now beating Taylor 51 to 49. Although, I agree with Bob that the results don't mean anything! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluesKing777 Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Guess I need to join the AGF to put in my vote...... BluesKing777. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissouriPicker Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Hell no, the votes don't mean anything. They really don't, but we're all watching...lol......When one considers the number of guitars produced yearly, it's amazing that Gibson is even in the race. Gibsons are not cookie-cutter guitars. All guitars within a model name are not going to be identical. That's where the "human touch" comes into the forumula. The Gibson plant does not resemble The Ford Assembly Plant in any way, shape, or form. Name recognition speaks volumns. With so many humans involved with each guitar, it takes a bit longer to get it built, but it's worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaeljohnr Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 I believe that the miracle has already faded. Nazareth still seems to be the site of the holy grail for many out there. I own both brands and like both equally, but what is the big deal (or why do people even care) which brand SOMEONE ELSE happens to appreciate more? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rar Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 I own both brands and like both equally, but what is the big deal (or why do people even care) which brand SOMEONE ELSE happens to appreciate more? Because, if I wind up being the only person who prefers Gibsons to Taylors, Gibson won't be in business for long. Of course, I could get really good deals on used ones then, so maybe that would be okay. :) -- Bob R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jchabalk Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 now martin's ahead and we're close (but behind) taylor. 3rd place. And to top it off the way they have the chart set up it looks like it's flipping us off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aerohead Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Just registered my vote! Come on Gibson fans let's beat Taylor! My Taylor buddy talks too much already! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EuroAussie Posted May 31, 2012 Author Share Posted May 31, 2012 Looks like a few more of the choirboys gave Taylor the lead by 4 now, cmon boys, get in there ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GotTheSilver Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 I own both brands and like both equally, but what is the big deal (or why do people even care) which brand SOMEONE ELSE happens to appreciate more? It is because if I love a certain guitar, but a bunch of people on the internet that I will never meet in real life like something else, then my opinion and my guitar are obviously devalued, and I am thus devalued as a human being. How does this not make perfectly logical sense? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojorule Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 I own both brands and like both equally, but what is the big deal (or why do people even care) which brand SOMEONE ELSE happens to appreciate more? I couldn't care less, but I do like the opportunity for punning presented by EA's tagline about miracles and the fact that Martins are manufactured in a place with a religiously significant name. Just as if somebody posted a thread about a zebrawood guitar with bear claw on the top, I'd ask whether it was made in Kalama-Zoo. That said, the bashing that Gibsons have often taken on the AGF is at the root of our collective glee in this case. The big deal is that so many over there care and make a big deal about the fact that we appreciate Gibsons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
double0blues Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 It is because if I love a certain guitar, but a bunch of people on the internet that I will never meet in real life like something else, then my opinion and my guitar are obviously devalued, and I am thus devalued as a human being. How does this not make perfectly logical sense? It doesn't devalue someone as a human being - it just tends to show more as to what 'kind' of human being that person is... I mean, face it, real men do not play Taylors - Taylors are chick guitars made for people like Jewel to play - and, geez, your average Martin owner tends to be some tight-assed, button down, Docker and Bass Weegun wearing, James Taylor/CSN wannabe... LOL It'll always be a Ford/Chevy, Beatles/Stones world... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissouriPicker Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 It doesn't devalue someone as a human being - it just tends to show more as to what 'kind' of human being that person is... I mean, face it, real men do not play Taylors - Taylors are chick guitars made for people like Jewel to play - and, geez, your average Martin owner tends to be some tight-assed, button down, Docker and Bass Weegun wearing, James Taylor/CSN wannabe... LOL It'll always be a Ford/Chevy, Beatles/Stones world... That is funny about Taylors...lol...it really is. Probably some truth to it as well.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortyearspickn Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Ford or Chevy world??? Beatles or Stones world?? I always thought it was a MaryAnn or Ginger world !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
double0blues Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 That is funny about Taylors...lol...it really is. Probably some truth to it as well.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
double0blues Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Ford or Chevy world??? Beatles or Stones world?? I always thought it was a MaryAnn or Ginger world !!! That one's easy though... GINGER! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
57classic Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 That one's easy though... GINGER! No Way - MaryAnn! She wins every poll I've ever seen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EuroAussie Posted June 1, 2012 Author Share Posted June 1, 2012 When I owned my 214ce years back I did feel my metrosexual side definitely trying to come out more, ate more vegeterian food and probably ordered too many gin & tonics .... glad I killed that urge when I bought my first Gibson, and went back to steak and Pilsner ! That is funny about Taylors...lol...it really is. Probably some truth to it as well.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyReb Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 Well the post rolled over to page two. I think Gibson was 62 and Taylor 75. Oh well there's always next time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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