Lfalex v1.1 Posted July 15, 2022 Share Posted July 15, 2022 On 13/07/2022 at 14:02, lemmywinks said: Gibson must be pumping some serious $$$ into questionable endorsements. Like the Dave Mustaine V they just released I don't think anybody associates Rex with Gibson. Quite. Spector and Musicman would be my immediate thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemmywinks Posted July 15, 2022 Share Posted July 15, 2022 38 minutes ago, Lfalex v1.1 said: Quite. Spector and Musicman would be my immediate thoughts. Yeah you'd just get the Spector Rex. Reminds me a little bit of when Dean and Gibson released posthumous John Entwistle and Hendrix sigs respectively via deals with their estates, at least this time Gibson are cashing in while the guy is still alive! Saw a review of the new Gibson Mustaine V, got absolutely shredded and not in a good way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetera Posted July 15, 2022 Share Posted July 15, 2022 At least the Gene Simmons Thunderbird will hold it's value.... and possibly gain value due to the collectability of all things KISS. Gene also did play Gibsons on and off from 74-78 (including having a TBird as backup on tour). Rex switches endorsements like he (I hope) changes pants and I've never seen him play a Gibson TBird. He moved from Spector who wouldn't give him freebies to Warwick, who give them out like jelly beans. How he or Gibson can be taken seriously with this, though, I don't know. Still, he's got the Shamtera reunion to do with Zakk Wylde who, a year ago, he swore would definitely NOT be involved... Ah, the mighty dollar.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldon Tyrell Posted July 15, 2022 Share Posted July 15, 2022 2 hours ago, cetera said: Still, he's got the Shamtera reunion to do with Zakk Wylde who, a year ago, he swore would definitely NOT be involved... Ah, the mighty dollar.... Have to agree, made me think of this clip 😎 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted July 17, 2022 Share Posted July 17, 2022 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted July 17, 2022 Share Posted July 17, 2022 Black Vantera 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDaddy Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 15 hours ago, Clarky said: Black Vantera Van Pan Bath? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldon Tyrell Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 They should not have used the Pantera name. Like Ben & Jerry's or Tom & Jerry, they could have called themselves Rex & Phil or Phil & Rex playing Pantera songs. A bit like what Peter Hook is doing with "Peter Hook & the Light", "performing the 'Unknown Pleasures' & 'Closer' albums by Joy Division, w/ opening New Order set". Currently on tour: https://peterhookandthelight.live Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor J Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 (edited) Phil has been touring, playing only Pantera tunes, for the last couple of years. Using the big name gets them off mid-afternoon festival slots to headliner status and with lots more cash money in the bank. Rex wouldn't have his signature bass if it was "Phil, Rex & Chums", Gibson wouldn't have touched him if he didn't reek of future filthy lucre. The respective Abbot estates have seen the numbers and nodded solemnly in approval. And this is before we think of the extraordinarily tasteless merch opportunities waiting to be explored. Many cans will be crushed against foreheads next year. Edited July 18, 2022 by Doctor J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldon Tyrell Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 1 minute ago, Doctor J said: Phil has been touring, playing only Pantera tunes, for the last couple of years. Using the big name gets them off mid-afternoon festival slots to headliner status and with lots more cash money in the bank. Rex wouldn't have his signature bass if it was "Phil, Rex & Chums". The respective Abbot estates have seen the numbers and nodded solemnly in approval. Many cans will be crushed against foreheads next year. I agree, I can see the business case for touring as Pantera. Well, let's see how many people want to see half-Pantera next year. I won't be one of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bolo Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 Since Phil called for violence against Dime (weeks before the assassination) and turned into full blown KKK I'm absolutely done with that piece of scum. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeftyJ Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 On 17/07/2022 at 22:39, Clarky said: I missed the word "comedy" in that top line there for a second 😆 Thank heavens I then came across this bit and I could stop fuming: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 Well. I saw one of these in the flesh today. Erm. Wow. I haven’t seen finishing of that standard on a bass since I designed and made my own in GCSE woodworking in 1999. 6 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 3 hours ago, AndyTravis said: Well. I saw one of these in the flesh today. Erm. Wow. I haven’t seen finishing of that standard on a bass since I designed and made my own in GCSE woodworking in 1999. Ohhhhhh dear. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor J Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Don't ever change, Gibson 😂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyJohnson Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 8 hours ago, AndyTravis said: Well. I saw one of these in the flesh today. Erm. Wow. I haven’t seen finishing of that standard on a bass since I designed and made my own in GCSE woodworking in 1999. Is the bridge aged or something? The finish looks a bit bobbly/skanky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 1 hour ago, NancyJohnson said: The finish looks a bit bobbly/skanky. A bit? Looks hand painted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonesy Posted July 28, 2022 Author Share Posted July 28, 2022 The bridge looks like it's had about 30 years of touring sweat corroding it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldon Tyrell Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 That looks bad indeed. When we discussed the Gene Simmons T'bird a while ago (that also had some poor finish), I suggested that Gibson should call its finish "proto-relic". In this way they could make it an official feature and charge even more money 😉 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 I didn’t play it…I also didn’t see the price. I just can’t believe that left the factory. I used to sell Gibson gear 2003-2014 and didn’t see anything quite as shocking as that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 44 minutes ago, AndyTravis said: I didn’t play it…I also didn’t see the price. I just can’t believe that left the factory. I used to sell Gibson gear 2003-2014 and didn’t see anything quite as shocking as that. I once played a Gibson, semi acoustic guitar that had a paint job like that on the neck. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 45 minutes ago, ezbass said: I once played a Gibson, semi acoustic guitar that had a paint job like that on the neck. I sent a Les Paul back with something approaching that under the “poker chip” next to body/neck join - I spoke to European warehouse “if you think I’m selling that for £1800 you’re mad - I won’t do it” probably just went to another shop after I sent it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Also, what's with the pickups? I thought they were going to be EMG, but apparently they're "Rexbuckers". Anyone? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemmywinks Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 It's actually impressive how consistently bad Gibsons are, shambolic company turning out hilarious tat. Must take some balls to send that out the door though, like they just don't care as long as some schmuck coughs up the dough for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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