Obama’s fault.
I am NOT kidding.
Was this the company Obama targeted for buying Rosewood that was willingly shipped from another country?
In other words- there was no complaint of anything illegal.
They just went in and seized all his manufacturing.
And I would love to see GM help accountable for just taking away the money from shareholders.
You would think some Chinese billionaire would jump in and buy them.
In other words...really DUMB management group.
Oh well. Back to the Silvertone.
Does anyone have statistics on how many young Americans actually play a musical instrument?
Years ago it was somewhat common. I’m not musical at all, but I took lessons in violin, flute and bass guitar. I had no skill at all so I dropped them and couldn’t do a darn thing today. But I tried. Because most people I knew played something.
But I wonder how many kids today can pull themselves away from their phone long enough to pick up a guitar.
Yep, another Obama scalp. A one-administration-business-destroying machine.
The youtube critics have been brutal to both Gibson and Fender’s new guitars. The vintage guitar business seems to be doing well but wealthy collectors are pushing prices up for what’s left.
After that mess with the wood, it’s a wonder the company has lasted this long. Some gov flunky was out to get them with that.
But then, considering what PRS charges for a MIA Custom 24, Gibson isn't overcharging by much...
They have $385 million in debt coming due, and have to pay $185 million in July. Their acquisitions didn’t work out, so they can’t pay.
I’m an old picker. My first guitar was a 1957 Les Paul Jr. Since then, I’ve owned several Gibsons, including a Chet Atkins Country Gentleman, and others.
I hate to hear this about Gibson...they should have stayed out of those other business ventures (Dance with the one who brung ya). That “raid” that Obama did on them for using “exotic wood” didn’t help things either.
Maybe they’ll re-organize and get back to the business of making guitars.
Good thing we got our Les Paul when we did.
Not surprised. I figured this would happed after Odumbo’s gang of crooks came down on them a few years back.
I played nothing but Gibson till I discovered my lovely 2 octave Godin with Seymore Duncans in it.
Gibson made some iconic instruments over the years but, IMO basically priced themselves out of the market.
I’ve got a ‘54 Goldtop in near mint condition. I wish I thought I could get what I paid for it in 2008!
The 2017 True Historic LPs are simply amazing guitars. Also quite expensive. I would buy one if I could move this vintage piece.
That said, Henry is an idiot.
Uncle Ted is sad.
The last of the “70s psychedelic music” shredders that hasn’t switched to Fender[ptoooie!]
Now...get them to move back to Kazoo after they restructure.
The terror of the swamp reached out and touched Gibson Guitars 5 or 6 years ago. Even after only one exposure, long ago, The Swamp claims another seemingly non involved victim.
Mellenials ruin EVERYTHING!!