New Gibson CEO

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While we are on the subject, I may as well throw it out there. Jim Marshall was not a guitarist either. He was a jazz drummer.

 

[zionstrat]

Leo also was responsible for many bad ideas that never took off.

Leo was engineering small scale, mom and pop type research... Although he wasn't a musician himself, he regularly tried out his designs on musicians he trusted.

In many ways he was first to market which gave him plenty of time to tinker...

This works when you're little. Doesn't work in big markets.

 

[JMP/HBE]

POOR LEO HE HAD SO MUCH POTENTIAL IF ONLY HIS "SMALL SCALE" INVETIONS WOULD HAVE GONE ANYWHERE ....

 

[Mincer]

You know of the success he had...he had a history of trying out tons of things that really didn't work, or were just outright terrible ideas.

 

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You know of the success he had...he had a history of trying out tons of things that really didn't work, or were just outright terrible ideas.

Quite a few swings and misses

 

[JMP/HBE]

Whats wrong w/a 109 lb amp on a handle ? lol

 

[NegativeEase]

Quite a few swings and misses

Uhhh. When you are 25 and full of Cocaine -these are the best idea ever.

When you are 40 -not so much

 

[NegativeEase]

Whats wrong w/a 109 lb amp on a handle ? lol

Hey at least Fender did 2 handles lol - Mesa is still making 100lb + amps with one.

 

[Chris Pile]

Oh, yes. When I was young and stupid I carried 2 big folded Altec cabs loaded with 15" Gauss speakers to every gig, plus an Ampeg V6-B head and a Rick 4001.
No more. Go direct to the board.

 

[Securb]

Uhhh. When you are 25 and full of Cocaine -these are the best idea ever.

The big problem was fitting it into the average car during the '70s gas crisis.

 

[JMP/HBE]

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[NegativeEase]

Oh, yes. When I was young and stupid I carried 2 big folded Altec cabs loaded with 15" Gauss speakers to every gig, plus an Ampeg V6-B head and a Rick 4001.
No more. Go direct to the board.

I used to lug half stacks and SVTs up this on the regular

 

[Chris Pile]

I was referring to Altec 1215A cabs.... Two of these monsters.

 

[NegativeEase]

I was referring to Altec 1215A cabs.... Two of these monsters.

Oh yeah! Classic future shoulder and back pain

 

[NegativeEase]

The big problem was fitting it into the average car during the '70s gas crisis.

Idont care what anyone says, Pacers and Pintos are beautiful

 

[Chistopher]

I haven't read more than a few posts in this thread and don't keep up with the Gibson drama.

I sure hope they put out more than 5 Maestro pedals though.

 

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The first move by the new CEO is to restructure marketing, a very interesting move. Most of the people in this thread said marketing is an area Gibson needs to focus on.

NASHVILLE, TN (May 15, 2023) Gibson, the iconic, leading American instrument brand, is proud to announce the promotion of Elizabeth “Beth” Heidt to the role of Chief Marketing Officer, Gibson Brands. A 7-year veteran of Gibson, Beth spent her early years at Gibson in Entertainment Relations, and in 2021 was promoted to Vice President of Cultural Influence. An expert team builder and marketer, Beth will also join Gibson’s worldwide leadership executive team. Prior to Gibson, Beth worked in brand strategy, production and experiential marketing with House of Blues, Red Bull and Fortune 500 brands including Samsung, Hyundai, Live Nation, Verizon, and AT&T.

As Chief Marketing Officer, Beth will be responsible for overseeing Gibson Brands’ global brand and marketing teams, entertainment and artist relations, social media, partnerships, public relations, multi-media divisions, as well as the Gibson Gives Foundation.

“Congratulations to Beth on her promotion! Anyone who has worked with her agrees this is the perfect gig,” says Alex Lifeson of RUSH, and member of the Gibson Gives Advisory Circle. “In the years I’ve come to know Beth, she has been supremely helpful, professional, and down to earth. She is a caring, empathetic soul whose generosity of spirit is a highlight of her character. I’m thrilled for you, Beth.”

 

[jeremy]

seems like a good first move. i have hope that this iconic company can live up to its name again

 

[JMP/HBE]

I used to lug half stacks and SVTs up this on the regular

* cue bag-pipes >

 

[JMP/HBE]

The first move by the new CEO is to restructure marketing, a very interesting move. Most of the people in this thread said marketing is an area Gibson needs to focus on.

Here comes the re-vamped "Firebird X" or similar.
Gibson's not in the business of making affordable guitars so just squash that theory now.