Gibson revamps site (and GoW turns into GoM)

[angrymatt]

Damn, now I guess the other colored Thunderbirds are going to be going up on eBay for a while at least. I need another white one, too.

Grrr.... I need a first white one.

[rockinrayduke]

I would kill for a white Bird. I'd even settle for an Epi.

[Bass VI]

GoW

GoM

GoY?

Gee!

[JimmyBond8]

Grr... It seems like theres no middle ground. A company either has a zillion versions of the same 2 or 3 basses, with differences in color, hardware, material/const. (like Fender, ESP, Schecter). Or they have 2 or 3 basses in 1 style (like Gibson or Gretsch). You'd think a company that already has several options/design to build distinct basses, would. *sigh* I guess thats just the individual in me speaking up. I mean, who wants to be different. Of course, only people that can afford custom basses want to be different.... how silly of me..... 

That being said... I do really like the Guitar of the 'Whatever' idea. It does give, at least guitar players, the option of getting an affordable semi-custom guitar at a more affordable price. Who knows... out of 12 we might get one bass. Which will probably be a bass they used to offer... in a finish they used to offer.... 

[uwe]

Not GoW, but wow! I just noticed how they have slashed their guitar line as well ...

http://www.gibson.com/en%2DUS/Divisions/Gibson%20USA/

... gone are classics like ES-335 and Firebird (yes, the iconic Firebird!) and obviously the Godess girlie guitars weren't much of a sell either, they are now down to LP, SG, V (rev and non-rev) and Explorer.

Slashing the Firebird is a bit harsh IMHO.  

[doombass]

So only the bestsellers wil be regular production and the rest is Custom Shop.

[Dave W]

So only the bestsellers wil be regular production and the rest is Custom Shop.

...or Historic Collection. There are more of those than Custom Shop models. Especially in the Les Paul series.

Look in the Designer/SG section of the Custom/Historic section http://www.gibsoncustom.com/flash/products/designer/list.html and click on Limited models. Still plenty of goodies in there, and Gibson probably can't justify making any of them regular production models.

I just wish they would do a Historic Collection bass or two.

[eb2]

Like a non reverse Tbird.

Hey, wait a minute....

[Barklessdog]

Like a non reverse Tbird.

Not likely to happen anytime soon

[Dave W]

Well, the Historic Collection non-reverse Firebird sure is nice, if you have a fondness for ugly ducklings. There's a lightly reliced (not by the factory) NR Firebird, couple years old, at a San Antonio store. If I had an extra $1500 lying around to spend on a guitar, I'd buy it.

[Dave W]

Here's another indication of where Gibson is going with its special issues: http://www.modernguitars.com/archives/004202.html

I'm sure Uwe will be first in line, but these apparently don't come standard with a stovepipe hat so I'll have to pass. 

[uwe]

My son will want one and I will have to fend him off more likely!

When it comes to stovepipe hat wearing guitarists, I still tend to prefer this gentleman here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Vvn_rxdOwQ&feature=related (stovepipe hat and bearer appear at 0.51)





Also a lot less sloppy. Slash is almost as bad as Jimmy P. 

[Barklessdog]

I guess your going to have to visit the land of Lincoln (Illinios)

I already have a "slash" bass

A picture that has been deemed pure- This dog is "Slash" to rabbits

[JimmyBond8]

Thought this might be worth updating/commenting/bringing up again.
Now Gibson has put up ALL of the 'GoM' Guitars. All the way to Jan of '09.
And I guess they really meant 'guitar' when they said it; not a bass in sight. But still some interesting designs.

I particularly enjoy the  'Reverse Explorer',
http://www.gibson.com/en%2Dus/Divisions/Gibson%20USA/Products/Designer/ReverseExplorer/

and the Chrome SG Diablo.
http://www.gibson.com/en-us/divisions/gibson%20usa/products/sg/SG%20Diablo%20Month%2011/

[TBird1958]

They can reverse everything.............except a Thunderbird.

Baboons!