Gibson's First Authorized Boutique Builder

[MikeyTheCat]

Welcome O'Raiser of Dead Threads.
Come, sit by the fire as we enjoy a Friday night on the Backstage.

BTW, what do you think of River, and donkey shows?

 

[CRobbins]

 

[CRobbins]

 

[Billdawg38730]

I guess as long as it doesn't say Gibson I'm ok with this. I hope Gibson doesn't become like John Deere or worse, Winchester who simply licenses their name out.

I agree!!!

 

[mptachenko]

'58 specs with a Nashville bridge and three screw trust rod cover? This whole concept confuses me anyway...

 

[zamdrang]

"Boutique Builder" right up there with "Private Reserve" Just what the guitar world needs, more pretentiousness

 

[mjross]

Dean “Z” USA model. Hard to beat!

 

[redking]

Interesting strategy by Gibson - since the argument is being made that they no longer own the trademark for the explorer and "v" shapes, they are trying to "prove" that they do own the trademark by licensing the shapes out to other builders. They must have hired a former magician on their corporate legal team.

 

[Dark Horse]

Sounds nice and all but I am not sure why I would want to pay more for a Non Gibson - Gibson? Perhaps Gibson can drop similar humbuckers in their existing lines as they did sound sweet.