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Gear Discussion Forums => Gibson Basses => Topic started by: Dave W on October 20, 2017, 08:57:40 PM

Title: Gibson Memphis factory on the market
Post by: Dave W on October 20, 2017, 08:57:40 PM

They're looking for a smaller space (http://www.musicradar.com/news/gibson-is-selling-its-memphis-factory) and maybe to reduce their debt load.

Title: Re: Gibson Memphis factory on the market
Post by: uwe on October 21, 2017, 03:40:09 AM

That's actually a wise move for once. The factory is smack-dab in the most touristy (and therefore expensive) part of the city, keeping a large manufacturing facility there is just wasting money.

Title: Re: Gibson Memphis factory on the market
Post by: Grog on October 21, 2017, 06:28:21 AM

Sounds like it has a large entertainment venue that hasn't been used in years. I toured it a few years back, nice facility. I only have the one bass built there, but it is likely the highest quality bass I have. Here is another article from a local Memphis paper..........

https://www.memphisdailynews.com/news/2017/oct/20/gibson-guitar-factory-looking-for-new-home/

Title: Re: Gibson Memphis factory on the market
Post by: Psycho Bass Guy on October 21, 2017, 07:12:47 PM

I used to play with a guy who worked QC for Gibson in Memphis. He said they were REALLY good at wasting money.