New Gibson Firebird! What's your opinion? - Page 2

The · 10-28-2010, 12:42 PM

So, what wireless carrier is recommended? I have AT&T.

StrangerNY · 10-28-2010, 12:42 PM

Lester is rolling in his grave today.

- D

kmk108 · 10-28-2010, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nicolasrivera

We need more Vomit pictures!!!!!

I think this one sums it all up

***Led Zep Fan*** · 10-28-2010, 12:43 PM

Here's the article:

fr.audiofanzine.com/guitare-de-forme-flying-v-explor/gibson/firebird-x/news/a.play,n.13549.html - Translator

Rough translation...

Quote:

Gibson donne ce matin une conférence de presse au Hard-Rock Café de New York, un endroit spécial pour dévoiler sa “Revolution”, une guitare Firebird X bluetooth.

Fini le numérique dans les guitares Gibson, comme l’annonçait son PDG il y a quelques jours ? Pas si sûr ! La prochaine guitare Gibson Firebird X, qui sera disponible à partir du 12 novembre à seulement 1800 exemplaires, serait bourrée d’électronique et intégrera notamment un microprocesseur et un système bluetooth.

Plus d’infos très vite, on sait déjà, en plus de la date de sortie, que son prix est annoncé à $5500.

Quote:

Gibson gives this morning a press conference at the Hard Rock Café in New York, somewhere special to unveil its "Revolution", a guitar Firebird X bluetooth.

Digital in guitars Gibson, as announced its CEO a few days ago finished? There is no safe! Next guitar Gibson Firebird X, which will be available from November 12 to only 1800 copies would be packed with electronics and integrate such a microprocessor and a bluetooth system.

More info soon known already, in addition to the date of exit, its price was announced at $5500.

GNR4EVR · 10-28-2010, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Led Zep Fan

Here's the article:

fr.audiofanzine.com/guitare-de-forme-flying-v-explor/gibson/firebird-x/news/a.play,n.13549.html - Translator

Rough translation...

Uber fail- Thats when the word "Epic" fails in comparison. What the hell is wrong with Henry?

benjammin420 · 10-28-2010, 12:43 PM

I glad I bought my Gibsons before they go belly up and become a thing of the past

LouieTM · 10-28-2010, 12:44 PM

nicolasrivera · 10-28-2010, 12:44 PM

Ok, who is helping me with the roof!!!!!

mtgguitar · 10-28-2010, 12:44 PM

doza808 · 10-28-2010, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nicolasrivera

And Sexy!!!!

Oh dear Lord!!!

CenCalPlayer · 10-28-2010, 12:46 PM

You have to be Fing kidding me!!!!!! That Firebird abortion thing is REALLY Henry's big news?! I thought that was a joke....

OMFG!!!! I don't even know what to say......I'm swearing off Gibson as long as this loon is running the place.....what a joke...

AwfulQuiet · 10-28-2010, 12:48 PM

WTF? Why would I want this guitar?

A bluetooth guitar? Can I listen to it through my iPhone?

Maybe it's the wives complaining to Gibson

Seems an X-rated Fireturd will cost exactly the same as a LP Standard and a SG Standard combined..

I can hear the marketing dept. talking now...

<fade in>

Exec 1: "So... how do we launch this product without leaving any money on the table?"

Analyst 1: "well, focus groups say that this would replace at least 3 guitars..."

Exec 2: "that means we can price this at $10'000!"

Anaylst 2: "umm.. research shows that a price point that high has too small an uptake"..

Exec 1: "What's the source of your research?"

Analyst 3: "I spent several months trolling on mylespaul.com".

Exec 2: "Perfect, so we know the reality of the matter."

Exec 1: "Maybe Bob, but let's look at how we could put spin on this, to get the maximum value out of it.. Let's say it's worth 4 guitars in perceived value."

Analyst 1: "Let me run some excel calculations and charts...... Wait... Ok, 20lbs."

All: "29 pounds?"

Exec 2: "you mean to say people want a heavier guitar?"

Analyst 1: "SORRY... sorry.. that's my weight loss plan..."

<blank stares>

Exec 2: "being a bit optimistic there Roger?"

Analyst 1: "yes.. well, anyway, it seems that we can charge the same amount as the market price of a LP STandard and a SG Standard"..

Exec 1: "Not any more?"

Analyst 2: "No.. you should see the flames we are getting on forums about the costs of our guitars"....

Analyst 1: "and the resistance to "new technologies"..."

<fade to black>.....

Raz59 · 10-28-2010, 12:48 PM

Quote:

This is more than a press conference. More than an event. This is an uprising!.....

Yeah, the only 'up'rising I felt was an uppercut to the expectations of many people.
I just hope someone will find use in this pedalboard guitar...

nicolasrivera · 10-28-2010, 12:48 PM

I think this is a big FU finger from Henry to us. He will do what ever he wants, don't care a bit a bout the players, it endorses morons and it heading to China......

Fare well Gibson, nice to have own guitars from you...but no thanks....Going over PRS for my Next Les Paul.

jmg257 · 10-28-2010, 12:49 PM

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Spudnik · 10-28-2010, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CenCalPlayer

You have to be Fing kidding me!!!!!! That Firebird abortion thing is REALLY Henry's big news?! I thought that was a joke....

OMFG!!!! I don't even know what to say......I'm swearing off Gibson as long as this loon is running the place.....what a joke...

+1

StrangerNY · 10-28-2010, 12:51 PM

And adding to the general tone of total incompetence, Gibson's Twitter is promoting... The SG Carved Top Autumn Burst.

In the immortal words of Casey Stengel:

Can't anybody here play this game?

- D

blues24 · 10-28-2010, 12:51 PM

First we have all the China fakes, then Henry will open shops in CHINA..

Now this piece of junk Firebird...HMMMMMM

AwfulQuiet · 10-28-2010, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StrangerNY

In the immortal words of Casey Stengel:

Can't anybody here play this game?

In the words of Dark Helmet:

" I knew it! I'm surrounded by assholes!"

(not referring to anyone on this forum btw)

JMV · 10-28-2010, 12:52 PM

That was IT?

Big disappoint having, Henry. I expected as much.

mtgguitar · 10-28-2010, 12:53 PM

Hasbro could put this out for the holidays as a step up from Guitar hero.

GNR4EVR · 10-28-2010, 12:53 PM

If its a revolution Henry is after- I dont think he had any idea how true that statement really IS..... I see a HUGE downturn on Gibson stock this afternoon...

Mattyboy · 10-28-2010, 12:53 PM

I'm a lefty and don't have five grand lying around for a guitar, so I guess I fall into the rats ass category.

AwfulQuiet · 10-28-2010, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blues24

First we have all the China fakes, then Henry will open shops in CHINA..

Now this piece of junk Firebird...HMMMMMM

Does it have "made in USA" stamped on the back?

benjammin420 · 10-28-2010, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raz59

I just hope someone will find use in this pedalboard guitar...

wheres Pete Townshend when you need him

mtgguitar · 10-28-2010, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JM Vasek

That was IT?

Big disappoint having, Henry. I expected as much.

A fitting occasion to resurrect the big disappointing

AwfulQuiet · 10-28-2010, 12:56 PM

a Mad Cow · 10-28-2010, 12:56 PM

I was planning on purchasing a Gibson Standard come February. This changes my mine. This was a ridiculos marketing scheme that even had me fooled, and it was a lie. We've had effects pedals, eq, and distortion since long before I was even born. Thanks for lying to my face just for the media attention Henry.

I'm going PRS come February.

blues24 · 10-28-2010, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AwfulQuiet

Does it have "made in USA" stamped on the back?

Good Question.

teame1 · 10-28-2010, 12:56 PM

I christen this Gibson revolution the Firewood X. Long may it keep you warm on a cold mid-winter night.

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