Just saw this: Gibson cutting production/raising prices/modifying stuff
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jon the art guy
Nerdy Nerd
Re: Just saw this: Gibson cutting production/raising prices/modifying stuff
a 30% hike in Standard pricing and all Satins getting the axe. Rough. I wonder if Epiphone will be holding down the Mid-Level stuff now too?
a 30% hike in Standard pricing and all Satins getting the axe. Rough. I wonder if Epiphone will be holding down the Mid-Level stuff now too?
beaubrummels
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Re: Just saw this: Gibson cutting production/raising prices/modifying stuff
They've glutted the market to date. I think it's a ploy to flush all the current stock.
They've glutted the market to date. I think it's a ploy to flush all the current stock.
Aceman
I am your doctor of love!
Re: Just saw this: Gibson cutting production/raising prices/modifying stuff
I like this.
They overpriced ridiculously, they over produced. More and more people moved to the low end models….
So now, hike the premiums, sale the basics, and threaten rarity to justify current even more stupid prices. This is what inflation looks like in a Nation.
Take a look at the price of an LP against the COL index against gold adjusted wages.
This is the beginning of the bell tolling for Gibson. Remember I said it first kids. You'll be able to say one day "I remember when Gibson made Les Pauls…."
I like this.
They overpriced ridiculously, they over produced. More and more people moved to the low end models….
So now, hike the premiums, sale the basics, and threaten rarity to justify current even more stupid prices. This is what inflation looks like in a Nation.
Take a look at the price of an LP against the COL index against gold adjusted wages.
This is the beginning of the bell tolling for Gibson. Remember I said it first kids. You'll be able to say one day "I remember when Gibson made Les Pauls…."
ErikH
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Re: Just saw this: Gibson cutting production/raising prices/modifying stuff
Well, unless I go used (more likely), there's no way I'll be purchasing a new Gibson. They just priced me out of that market by dropping sub $1000 instruments. A 30% price increase? In this economy? Right. They better start making Epiphone's with real mahogany instead of Philippine Mahogany (though there might be one or 2 LP's that are made with real mahogany) to fill the gap.
The Epi LP Tribute looks a lot more attractive suddenly.
Well, unless I go used (more likely), there's no way I'll be purchasing a new Gibson. They just priced me out of that market by dropping sub $1000 instruments. A 30% price increase? In this economy? Right. They better start making Epiphone's with real mahogany instead of Philippine Mahogany (though there might be one or 2 LP's that are made with real mahogany) to fill the gap.
The Epi LP Tribute looks a lot more attractive suddenly.
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Chris of Arabia
Desert RATT
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The price hike must be manna to PRS' ears - absolutely nothing about the described changes justifies a 29% price rise.
The price hike must be manna to PRS' ears - absolutely nothing about the described changes justifies a 29% price rise.
Rockstar216
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Re: Just saw this: Gibson cutting production/raising prices/modifying stuff
I wonder how much would it take for me to buy Gibson or buy enough stock to be majority share holder?
I wonder how much would it take for me to buy Gibson or buy enough stock to be majority share holder?
Re: Just saw this: Gibson cutting production/raising prices/modifying stuff
Holy A$$ rape batman!! I have old MF mags and stuff and it slays me how much their prices have climbed over the years. I try NOT to bash, but this is crazy for them to jump that much again in just one year. The only option will be to buy used, but I have a feeling used prices will climb as well
Holy A$$ rape batman!! I have old MF mags and stuff and it slays me how much their prices have climbed over the years. I try NOT to bash, but this is crazy for them to jump that much again in just one year. The only option will be to buy used, but I have a feeling used prices will climb as well
Chris of Arabia
Desert RATT
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My Tokai's are looking more and more of a bargain every day...
My Tokai's are looking more and more of a bargain every day...
uOpt
Something Cool
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I never liked the concept of guitars as expensive as Gibsons not being finished properly.
The LP standard has always been overpriced for its class (weight relieved, nashville bridge etc) and it worked so far.
I never liked the concept of guitars as expensive as Gibsons not being finished properly.
The LP standard has always been overpriced for its class (weight relieved, nashville bridge etc) and it worked so far.
daveyisgreat
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Re: Just saw this: Gibson cutting production/raising prices/modifying stuff
Glad I got my R8 when I did! $1694 out the door, Memorial Day Sale 2006!
Glad I got my R8 when I did! $1694 out the door, Memorial Day Sale 2006!
Re: Just saw this: Gibson cutting production/raising prices/modifying stuff
The tributes better made??
Yeah, Paul is on the floor screaming, start making those single cuts faster!!!!!!
The tributes better made??
Yeah, Paul is on the floor screaming, start making those single cuts faster!!!!!!
Re: Just saw this: Gibson cutting production/raising prices/modifying stuff
Ill buy another Burny if I need another LP type. My Burny pretty much slays most LPs ive ever played anyhow.
Ill buy another Burny if I need another LP type. My Burny pretty much slays most LPs ive ever played anyhow.
Agileguy_101
Master of his Domain
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Yeah, I saw that. All models except the LP Supreme, Derek Trucks SG, and one other will have their electronic tuning system, their zero fret adjustable nut, and a few other features.
I'm glad I have no interest in buying Gibson.
Yeah, I saw that. All models except the LP Supreme, Derek Trucks SG, and one other will have their electronic tuning system, their zero fret adjustable nut, and a few other features.
I'm glad I have no interest in buying Gibson.
Re: Just saw this: Gibson cutting production/raising prices/modifying stuff
We'll see, if this is all true, hownit translates to the market. I have 3 nice gibsons that I love to death but IF this is all true I'm not sure another one will ever go through my hands as even the used market could be affected. Good thing I'm set.
We'll see, if this is all true, hownit translates to the market. I have 3 nice gibsons that I love to death but IF this is all true I'm not sure another one will ever go through my hands as even the used market could be affected. Good thing I'm set.
jon the art guy
Nerdy Nerd
Re: Just saw this: Gibson cutting production/raising prices/modifying stuff
Itd be nice if they bridged the gap like ESP did by bringing more Elitist Epiphone models over a'la LTD pro (or whatever the mijs are called)
Itd be nice if they bridged the gap like ESP did by bringing more Elitist Epiphone models over a'la LTD pro (or whatever the mijs are called)
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