JDWags Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 I have subscribed to Acoustic Guitar Magazine for several years now and have yet to see any advertisments for Gibson guitars. Most every large (and some small) guitar maker advertises but not Gibson. Now you do see Epiphone but not Gibsons. Wonder why? They review Gibsons and seem to do a fair job of it. I can recall recent reviews of the Southern Jumbo, J200, etc where the reviewer gave the Gibsons high marks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grampa Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 Gibson probably thinks it doesn't need to advertise its products. They sell themselves because of reputation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onewilyfool Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 EVERY guitar reviewed in Acoustic Guitar Magazine.....gets good reviews.....don't bite the hand that feeds you...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnt Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 Gibson probably thinks it doesn't need to advertise its products. They sell themselves because of reputation. I like your inclusion of the word "probably" Grampa. Perhaps Gibson "probably" ought to check out the thickness of the ice! Reputations are strange things, difficult to get and nearly impossible to keep! Reminds me of a joke ( I don't have many) Class are asked for a sentence using the word "probably" Little Toby Wilson says " The sun will probably shine tommorrow" Very good says Teacher. Little Albert says "My pop will "probably" take me to the cricket on Saturday Very good says Teacher. Little Johnny's hand goes up "Please Miss does a fart come in lumps?" No Dear! " In that case I have "probably crapped myself" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajsc Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 Not sure? but I don't remember seeing Gibson adds, in any mags fora while?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobodeuno Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 Hmmmm, interesting, I too don't recall any recent mag ads...however corporations usually advertise most when things aren't going so well or they want to introduce a great new product. Also there are numerous other ways to advertise besides magazines. Making a great product and word of mouth always works best. And finally, thing is big guitar manufacuters sell their wares to music stores and with Gibsons reputation I imagine that goes pretty well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajsc Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 They used to make some good adds. My favorites were the Rolls, & J-200,& the J-45 with the burning cigarette, in the ash tray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobodeuno Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 Yes I remember that cigarette one....I think they should start up some ads again....anyone listening? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albertjohn Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 Wasn't there a Gibson advert which said.... "5 minutes = 2 hours!" or something along those lines - great line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rar Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 Wonder why? No big mystery. The purpose of ads is to increase demand. Demand for Bozeman-built Gibson acoustics already exceeds supply. Ergo, ads would be a waste of money. Of course, that's a little oversimplified, since Gibson spends money promoting the brand in other ways. That money could be shifted to buying ads if they (= HJ) believed ads would be a more cost effective alternative. So a better answer is a question -- Why mess with success? Ads for the Canadian-built "Gibson" acoustics might make sense, eh?, if and when those hosers get their act together. (No offence, eh?) -- Bob R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeroo Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 I hope Gibson doesnt go the way of GM Chrysler and Ford and just assume they are better than the competition. Their Customer Service is less than stunning most dealers dont carry alot to chose from and if you want something other than the standard models you have to look very very hard! They should put out catalogs every year with limited editions and new releases. an archive section on this website would be great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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