reverend1
Kick Henry Jackassowski
Exactly, I've never bought a Dean and thought I was buying a Gibson. In fact the only way I'd by a Dean is if Gibson was my only other choice.
WTF: Gibson files first infringement lawsuit
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Help!I'maRock!
Mediocringly Derivative
I’m shocked to see this after losing their trademark in the EU last week.
reverend1
Kick Henry Jackassowski
I really enjoy the "it's not us, it was Henry." part.
Rick 381
Boob Enthusiast
Sent this to LCoffey,
I read your recent release regarding Gibson's lawsuit against Dean. The current management has been in place since November and I think the company took the coward's way out by trying to blame it all on Henry J. You've had months to call the lawyers and say stop, but instead you go ahead with the lawsuit and instead of saying we're sorry we screwed up when the hatred comes you go "wasn't our fault." Yes it was. I have a Gibson (Lucille) and 5 Epiphones including a made in USA Lennon Casino. I have never, I repeat NEVER gone into a guitar store and looked at a Dean and said,"Look at that Gibson." A blind person wouldn't mistake a Dean for a Gibson. Sales are down because Henry wanted to make a life style item rather than a tool for musicians. You will save to company by building a guitar at a decent price point, not by extorting other builders. You say you want creative collaboration agreement, read, "you give us money and we won't sue you. Extortion. While I respect your right to protect yourselves from what has become known as the "Chibson", going after every company that makes something that sort of looks like something we made 60 years ago is repulsive. There are 23 guitars in my house and as long as Gibson's business plan is to make money off of other companies not one more Gibson will come into this house.
Everybody was willing to give Gibson a chance after Henry left but SOMEHOW you totally managed to turn everyone against the company again. Good work. Maybe the next owner will get it right.
I read your recent release regarding Gibson's lawsuit against Dean. The current management has been in place since November and I think the company took the coward's way out by trying to blame it all on Henry J. You've had months to call the lawyers and say stop, but instead you go ahead with the lawsuit and instead of saying we're sorry we screwed up when the hatred comes you go "wasn't our fault." Yes it was. I have a Gibson (Lucille) and 5 Epiphones including a made in USA Lennon Casino. I have never, I repeat NEVER gone into a guitar store and looked at a Dean and said,"Look at that Gibson." A blind person wouldn't mistake a Dean for a Gibson. Sales are down because Henry wanted to make a life style item rather than a tool for musicians. You will save to company by building a guitar at a decent price point, not by extorting other builders. You say you want creative collaboration agreement, read, "you give us money and we won't sue you. Extortion. While I respect your right to protect yourselves from what has become known as the "Chibson", going after every company that makes something that sort of looks like something we made 60 years ago is repulsive. There are 23 guitars in my house and as long as Gibson's business plan is to make money off of other companies not one more Gibson will come into this house.
Everybody was willing to give Gibson a chance after Henry left but SOMEHOW you totally managed to turn everyone against the company again. Good work. Maybe the next owner will get it right.
Chad
Slender Hobbit
I was a little confused at the lawsuits to begin with. Gibson sent Doug K and C & D then let Doug revise the Banshee design until it was different enough. Not sure why they didn’t go that route first. Or maybe they did and Dean said pound sand, we’ve been building these for 40 years. I’m sure Dean has deeper pockets than Doug so they can stand up a little longer.
reverend1
Kick Henry Jackassowski
In the end only the lawyers win.
OGG
Master of the Meh
Fool me once...
I'm just not buying into Gibson's sudden backpedaling and damage control. Agnesi had ONE JOB, and he fucked it up so hard that there's no amount of apologies going to undo the mess. If they REALLY give a shit, he should be pounding the pavement with a pink slip in hand while they distance themselves as far from him as possible. When your "Brand Ambassador" causes more negative attention in one day than Henry J did in his entire career... hasta la vista baby. They have a tremendous uphill battle ahead. So far there's no proof or evidence that they are actually going to right the ship and get back to making quality instruments. #suckitgibson
Sent from a van down by the river.
I'm just not buying into Gibson's sudden backpedaling and damage control. Agnesi had ONE JOB, and he fucked it up so hard that there's no amount of apologies going to undo the mess. If they REALLY give a shit, he should be pounding the pavement with a pink slip in hand while they distance themselves as far from him as possible. When your "Brand Ambassador" causes more negative attention in one day than Henry J did in his entire career... hasta la vista baby. They have a tremendous uphill battle ahead. So far there's no proof or evidence that they are actually going to right the ship and get back to making quality instruments. #suckitgibson
Sent from a van down by the river.
Guitar Heel
Demented Trick
When in doubt, blame Henry J.
It's the classic "write two letters" scenario.
It's the classic "write two letters" scenario.
OGG
Master of the Meh
Jbird
Kick Henry Jackassowski
I found a Dean on ebay thats definitely copying Gibson:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Dean-Cadil...049194&hash=item3fc4ee919e:g:fM8AAOSwRLJdAX5L
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Dean-Cadil...049194&hash=item3fc4ee919e:g:fM8AAOSwRLJdAX5L