Great excuse, Gibson! - Page 3

nicolasrivera · 12-06-2010, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TeleDog

And if you hit the toggle switch, you get the DOS command line...

Audience is cheering, you're marshall's red hot, you hit that power chord and hear... "SYNTAX ERROR" through your 4x12.... That's what I call futuristic!

:appla use:

SteveGangi · 12-06-2010, 04:18 PM

Why does it need THREE different operating systems???

cooljuk · 12-06-2010, 04:21 PM

I like the really innovative finishes in the photos that look just like Ibanez or Charvell finishes from the early 90s.

cooljuk · 12-06-2010, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveGangi

Why does it need THREE different operating systems???

Easy. Two are bound to crash at any given time.

SteveGangi · 12-06-2010, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cooljuk

Easy. Two are bound to crash at any given time.

Of course! How silly of me

Thumpalumpacus · 12-06-2010, 04:34 PM

Gotta stay ahead of the BSoD.

JonMan94 · 12-06-2010, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cooljuk

I like the really innovative finishes in the photos that look just like Ibanez or Charvell finishes from the early 90s.

its still a fireturd

Skintaster · 12-06-2010, 04:39 PM

[QUOTE=cooljuk;2287491]I like the really innovative finishes in the photos that look just like Ibanez or Charvell finishes from the early 90s.[/QUOT Personally, I'd take an early 90s Ibanez or Charvel over the FB-X any day...

loveboat · 12-06-2010, 04:41 PM

Three operating systems on one guitar is NOT something to brag about! They should be ashamed that they had to resort to something like that. Software development is all about generalization and re-usability!

LarsK · 12-06-2010, 05:22 PM

Here goes..

dave294 · 12-06-2010, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diceman

I for one have zero problems w/ the Firebird X and look forward to trying one out.

i agree, i never had a problem with it from the start. i think built in effects in a guitar is a great idea, to an extent; maybe a distortion boost, wah...basically put half a line 6 pod in the control cavity...not too many effects though, i dont want a computer guitar.

at first i really didnt like it, but the new color looks great with the maple fretboard. im not gonna be able to afford it of course, but it was a good idea, good job gibson.

those of you who dont like it, maybe um

dont buy it?

Skintaster · 12-06-2010, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dave294

i agree, i never had a problem with it from the start. i think built in effects in a guitar is a great idea, to an extent; maybe a distortion boost, wah...basically put half a line 6 pod in the control cavity...not too many effects though, i dont want a computer guitar.

at first i really didnt like it, but the new color looks great with the maple fretboard. im not gonna be able to afford it of course, but it was a good idea, good job gibson.

those of you who dont like it, maybe um

dont buy it?

I'm pretty sure that's what's going to happen... Very few people are going to buy it. I imagine a lot of the people that would like to buy it probably can't afford it.

The thing is, Gibson's spent years telling consumers that the traditional "old fashion" way of building guitars was the best, their flagship models are all traditional in design, and I just don't think that they've cultivated a large customer base that wants what the Firebird X has to offer.

If it was under $1000, I think more people would at least give it a chance, and it might be adopted by younger players that are more comfortable with this kind of technology, but can't afford a guitar that costs more than five grand.

In any case, this delay seems to indicate that Gibson is having problems at some point in the manufacturing of this guitar. Doesn't bode well for it.

hpshooter · 12-06-2010, 05:54 PM

My reply was,

hpshooter 4 days ago

Should be discontinued!

1970custom · 12-06-2010, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thermionik

Firebird error messages:-

The solo you are playing has not been Certified or Approved by Gibson.
Do you wish to continue - please confirm by playing F#aug9th twice.

You are playing "Smoke On The Water".
This will require a reboot. Now.

Before you can play that particular riff, you are required to log in.
Please press [ Vol / Flange / G-string ] and play your password.

The melody you are playing contains elements that me be Copyright protected.
Please confirm that you have the appropriate rights before continuing.

A fatal error has ocurred. Error status [ UNKNOWN ] - a reboot is necessary.
Do you wish to send an error report to Gibson?

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveGangi

Why does it need THREE different operating systems???

All my guitars currently have only 2 operating systems; my right and my left. They work best when used in conjunction with each other

Thumpalumpacus · 12-06-2010, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dave294

those of you who dont like it, maybe um

dont buy it?

Yeah, that seems to be in the cards.

SteveGangi · 12-06-2010, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dave294

ithose of you who dont like it, maybe um

dont buy it?

That is my intent, to not buy it. I have no use for it, at any price.

TeleDog · 12-06-2010, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveGangi

Why does it need THREE different operating systems???

Because it's cooler that way... Functionality, desirability... not important....

Oh, did I mention it tunes itself too? Now, that's worth 3K. It comes with african mahogany finished in tooth fairy dust, knobs made out of mammoth bone and neanderthal hair for the strap! You NEED one....

It's Collectable!

colchar · 12-06-2010, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thermionik

Firebird error messages:-

The solo you are playing has not been Certified or Approved by Gibson.
Do you wish to continue - please confirm by playing F#aug9th twice.

You are playing "Smoke On The Water".
This will require a reboot. Now.

Before you can play that particular riff, you are required to log in.
Please press [ Vol / Flange / G-string ] and play your password.

The melody you are playing contains elements that me be Copyright protected.
Please confirm that you have the appropriate rights before continuing.

A fatal error has ocurred. Error status [ UNKNOWN ] - a reboot is necessary.
Do you wish to send an error report to Gibson?

TeleDog · 12-06-2010, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by V!N

Alesis already discontinued the XGuitar because nobody wanted one. Didn't these retail for less than us$ 200 ?

No, no, you're missing the point... First.. it's not a Gibson, you see? It's not "good enough" remember?

Also, it didn't tune itself! We all know guitars that don't tune themselves are unplayable!

colchar · 12-06-2010, 10:06 PM

I'm thinking Henry saw the Fender thing for the video game and decided to try and one-up them without realizing that Fender designed theirs for a game.

Blackie · 12-06-2010, 10:11 PM

What is with the blue tooth ? what is the guitar connecting too ?
Am I going to get a monthly bill ........will all my new licks be sent to some evesdropping Gibson server ?

If I get all wacked out paranoid on crack will I burn the guitar cause I think it is spying on me ?

Emmitt Fitzhume · 12-06-2010, 10:28 PM

Here's a good one from the comments section of that page on Gibson's site:

From: slimmy_jimmy_tim_tim

Quote:

Yeah, thats Gibson code for the Firebird X has had an AI issue, in which the guitars have started killing our R&D guys. We put to much crap in them. One hauled off and shot an intern the other day. We need to stop them from trying to take over the world, so until then hold off on getting that second mortgage on your home.

rockstar232007 · 12-06-2010, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by singlecut

i learn from my past and try hard to repeat it, thats how i make money

But, you're not Gibson!

Blackie · 12-06-2010, 10:32 PM

Firecrow X World.........No one is Safe !!!!!!1

So I wake up the middle of the night........dam guitar is trying to make a grilled cheese with no butter.........bout lit the kitchen on fire......

LarsK · 12-07-2010, 07:12 AM

Mine came home from the bars, drunk of course and totalled my Truck. Who's at fault? Gibson? Now the guitar wants an upgrade..I am at my wits end here..

GitFiddle · 12-07-2010, 07:17 AM

If they wanted to do something really revolutionary, why didn't they expand on some of these actual revolutionary concepts?

YouTube - The Stringless ( Laser ) Guitar

YouTube - Stringless Digital Rock Guitar

Putting digital effects in the guitar body is nothing new or revolutionary. All that does is limit your choices of effects to what they provide and market that is compatible with their system.

Its like genetically engineering a new coffee bean that has cream and sugar built-in just so you don't have to add it after pouring a cup.

1970custom · 12-07-2010, 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GitFiddle

Its like genetically engineering a new coffee bean that has cream and sugar built-in just so you don't have to add it after pouring a cup.

Well said!

Strats · 12-07-2010, 05:34 PM

well, this thing will still be more useful than a Mac.
...

jokes aside, I can really see Weird Al playing the Firebird X. or Slash.
yeah...

PS. Someone 'shop the "son, i am disappoint" pic to say "GIBson, I am disappoint", with a pic of Les Paul.

Thumpalumpacus · 12-07-2010, 05:56 PM

4nd3h · 12-07-2010, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sinmastah

Piezo pickup

That's actually really nice...

12-06-2010, 04:18 PM	#62 (permalink)
SteveGangi Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: California Posts: 17,433 Thanks: 1,189 Thanked 10 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Great excuse, Gibson! Why does it need THREE different operating systems??? __________________ Luddite as of 28 Oct 2010. I can haz Luddite tone!

12-06-2010, 04:21 PM	#63 (permalink)
cooljuk Bartlett RetroPAF Vendor Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Frederick, MD Posts: 8,953 Thanks: 554 Thanked 297 Times in 77 Posts	Re: Great excuse, Gibson! I like the really innovative finishes in the photos that look just like Ibanez or Charvell finishes from the early 90s.

12-06-2010, 04:34 PM	#66 (permalink)
Thumpalumpacus Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Hill Country Posts: 54,238 Thanks: 1,199 Thanked 687 Times in 79 Posts	Re: Great excuse, Gibson! Gotta stay ahead of the BSoD.

12-06-2010, 04:39 PM	#68 (permalink)
Skintaster Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 17,595 Thanks: 1,178 Thanked 1,059 Times in 326 Posts	Re: Great excuse, Gibson! [QUOTE=cooljuk;2287491]I like the really innovative finishes in the photos that look just like Ibanez or Charvell finishes from the early 90s.[/QUOT Personally, I'd take an early 90s Ibanez or Charvel over the FB-X any day...

12-06-2010, 04:41 PM	#69 (permalink)
loveboat Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 900 Thanks: 18 Thanked 14 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Great excuse, Gibson! Three operating systems on one guitar is NOT something to brag about! They should be ashamed that they had to resort to something like that. Software development is all about generalization and re-usability!

Today
Les Paul	Sponsored Links __________________ This advertising will not be shown in this way to registered members. Register your free account today and become a member on Les Paul Forums

12-06-2010, 05:54 PM	#73 (permalink)
hpshooter Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 262 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Great excuse, Gibson! My reply was, hpshooter 4 days ago Should be discontinued!

12-06-2010, 10:11 PM	#81 (permalink)
Blackie _______SG_?______ Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 7,460 Thanks: 30 Thanked 93 Times in 32 Posts	Re: Great excuse, Gibson! What is with the blue tooth ? what is the guitar connecting too ? Am I going to get a monthly bill ........will all my new licks be sent to some evesdropping Gibson server ? If I get all wacked out paranoid on crack will I burn the guitar cause I think it is spying on me ? Thermionik and LIBERTYMACHINE like this. __________________ http://www.soundclick.com/sgblackie http://www.youtube.com/user/SGBLACKIE1 http://www.reverbnation.com/sgblackie

12-06-2010, 10:32 PM	#84 (permalink)
Blackie _______SG_?______ Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 7,460 Thanks: 30 Thanked 93 Times in 32 Posts	Re: Great excuse, Gibson! Firecrow X World.........No one is Safe !!!!!!1 So I wake up the middle of the night........dam guitar is trying to make a grilled cheese with no butter.........bout lit the kitchen on fire...... __________________ http://www.soundclick.com/sgblackie http://www.youtube.com/user/SGBLACKIE1 http://www.reverbnation.com/sgblackie

12-07-2010, 07:12 AM	#85 (permalink)
LarsK Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Pompano Beach, FL Posts: 2,129 Thanks: 34 Thanked 27 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Great excuse, Gibson! Mine came home from the bars, drunk of course and totalled my Truck. Who's at fault? Gibson? Now the guitar wants an upgrade..I am at my wits end here..

12-07-2010, 05:34 PM	#88 (permalink)
Strats Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Mississauga, ON, Canada Posts: 80 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Great excuse, Gibson! well, this thing will still be more useful than a Mac. ... jokes aside, I can really see Weird Al playing the Firebird X. or Slash. yeah... PS. Someone 'shop the "son, i am disappoint" pic to say "GIBson, I am disappoint", with a pic of Les Paul. __________________ - Leon

12-07-2010, 05:56 PM	#89 (permalink)
Thumpalumpacus Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Hill Country Posts: 54,238 Thanks: 1,199 Thanked 687 Times in 79 Posts	Re: Great excuse, Gibson!

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode