evh changed to "78 model on custom shop page

[letekrosh-5]

did anyone notice they changed thr "evh" to "78 model on the custom shop page?

 

[aleclee]

Re: evh changed to "78 model on custom shop page

Interesting. I wonder if that was a result of a cease and desist letter...

 

[Benjy_26]

Re: evh changed to "78 model on custom shop page

One can hope that it means Duncan is getting ready to make this a production model.

I hope... :32:

 

[Farkus]

Re: evh changed to "78 model on custom shop page

Thought that had been going on for awhile, the name change I mean...VH has really been cracking down on the use of his name on anything that he doesn't get paid for tho, so it wouldn't surprise me if his lawyer did send a letter.


Farkus

 

[TheArchitect]

Re: evh changed to "78 model on custom shop page

THat model has been around for years. I doubt the VH camp said anything. Its more likely Evan got tired of disclaimering every thread that came up about it.

 

[Wattage]

Re: evh changed to "78 model on custom shop page

Well since Edward is specifically using EVH as a trademark now I would think he would prefer folks who are not licensed to use it stopped.

I would also like to see this get to a production model.

 

[TattooedCarrot]

Re: evh changed to "78 model on custom shop page

Well, it was playing the name game...Evenly Voiced Harmonics? C'mon, we all know it what it means. Just like the JB is officially the "Jazzy-Blues", that was coincidentally made for Jeff Beck.

I like the 78 name better anyway.

 

[Jeff_H]

Re: evh changed to "78 model on custom shop page

Yup....the "78" pickup isn't associated with an artist who's ego has been preventing fans from hearing some great rock and roll for almost a decade. I like the name change, and I used to like the artist formerly known as........