Gibson sends Mojo Hand FX cease and desist over Mister-O Phaser

[finebyfine]

Do they? Do they really?

i suppose legally they have to call them guitar inspired stringed instruments … “compare to guitars”

 

[fig]

Years ago (way back before PedalPCB was even remotely a thing

Was this before color TV?

 

[finebyfine]

Was this before color TV?

I don’t think Bug’s as old as you, fig

 

[Paradox916]

I wonder how Gibson is going to trash MESA.... although MESA has been known to be a little bit “thin skined” themselves.

 

[fig]

Beans are by nature a particularly litigious organism. It all started when the first one uttered the word "mine".

 

[Betty Wont]

I have C&D threats from both Mr Vex and the asshat that owns the tm for Harmonic Percolator. Both of them can suck my butt.

 

[mnemonic]

I guess now we know what happens when a private equity firm runs a guitar company.

Or any company, really.

was also a shame to hear Mesa get bought by Gibson. I don’t expect changes in the near-term but probably a matter of time until some Gordon Gekko wannabe guts them, and they start making Mesa branded Chinese made practice amps.

 

[peccary]

I stopped reading when Gibson was complaining about people capitalizing on Gibson's "goodwill and reputation."

Just for the record, here is some of that goodwill and reputation:

 

[benny_profane]

Are those the "relic'd" models?

 

[music6000]

I stopped reading when Gibson was complaining about people capitalizing on Gibson's "goodwill and reputation."

Just for the record, here is some of that goodwill and reputation:

Are you sure they were ''Gibson'', the Headstocks were still attached!!!
Such a waste, that Diesel could have used for powering something worthwhile!

 

[blackhatboojum]

I really wish Gibson would stop worrying about licensing issues, making bad investments, and concentrate on on making quality guitars for once.

 

[Mcknib]

Gibson a wee bit heavy there

A lot like they're geetars

 

[fig]

I named my LP "Anvil".

 

[Mcknib]

I named my LP "Anvil".

Great weapons though

 

[fig]

Great weapons though

Yeah, I always thought it odd that Meatloaf chose a Fender to kill that boy. Seriously no way to treat an expensive musical instrument.

 

[blackhatboojum]

Yeah, I always thought it odd that Meatloaf chose a Fender to kill that boy. Seriously no way to treat an expensive musical instrument.

I wish he could remember if it was a telecaster or a Stratocaster. These are important details that keep me up at night.

 

[Mcknib]

I rest my case..........Going for Gold...........top.......who's arguing...not me!

 

[spi]

I really wish Gibson would stop worrying about licensing issues, making bad investments, and concentrate on on making quality guitars for once.

Gibson Launches New Record Label With Slash As First Featured Artist (forbes.com)

 

[blackhatboojum]

Gibson Launches New Record Label With Slash As First Featured Artist (forbes.com)

Exactly! I read about that a couple of days ago and was immediately disappointed.

 

[music6000]

Kirk Hammett is the latest who must be low on cash, new endorsee for Gibson!