Gibson's financial troubles -- updated

[Basvarken]

Power Station didn't have exactly cerebral lyrics nor the most gifted songwriting, 'tis true. But I loved the sonics of that band, the interplay between drums, bass and guitar and the state of the art, but very much into your face production. It was a bit like a stylish porn flic.

Hmmm..guess we are going to have to agree to disagree.
Living in fear is an excellent album. With some great lyrics.

[uwe]

I like that second album too, but it is a much more somber affair than the hedonistic gung-ho debut. You're the first person - besides me - that admits to liking the Power Station! As with Tin Machine, I sometimes think I'm the only person on earth that really liked them back then and still listens to them today.

[TBird1958]

I Like Power Station, the recorded sound of the drums on the first record, really good!

[uwe]

Yup, that sound has never been repated.

But then Chic could do no wrong for me either.

[westen44]

Gibson is now making watches on the side.

https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/gibson_is_making_watches_now_they_cost_more_than_their_guitars.html

[Dave W]

Gibson is now making watches on the side.

https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/gibson_is_making_watches_now_they_cost_more_than_their_guitars.html

[westen44]

I anticipate the next development will be some kind of collaboration between Gibson and Gwyneth Paltrow on a totally useless and overpriced novelty item. 

[Pilgrim]

Gibson marketing I witnessed in Tokyo recently:

[TBird1958]

Gibson marketing I witnessed in Tokyo recently:

One measely bass too....Don't forget!   

[gearHed289]

You're the first person - besides me - that admits to liking the Power Station! As with Tin Machine, I sometimes think I'm the only person on earth that really liked them back then and still listens to them today.

*Raises hand*

[Blackbird]

One measely bass too....Don't forget!   

..I gotta say tho...that 2015 Tbird is their best Bird to date.  There's one here locally that is great. Too bad. 

[Dave W]

A record collector friend of mine posted a YT video of a newer Stanton turntable shown at NAMM. You could see Gibson Brands signs right by it. I knew they had bought Onkyo and had part ownership of Tascam/TEAC but don't remember reading that they had bought Stanton. No wonder they're overextended.

[Highlander]

I've done some work in power stations... does that count...?

[the mojo hobo]

Maybe Henry is trying to keep up with the competition.

http://www.beetle.com/hk/en/home/Models/Lifestyle/Fender.html

http://shop.fender.com/en-US/collectibles/factory-collectibles/strat-cutting-board---figured-maple/9124781000.html#start=1

[Highlander]

That takes the biscuit... with a nice bit of Cheddar...