Meet the new Gibson CEO
Gibson Brands has appointed former Levi Strauss chief, James “JC” Curleigh as its new president and chief executive officer, but what will he bring to the iconic guitar brand and which…
Curleigh to Straighten Out Gibson Brands
Gibson Brands has appointed former Levi Strauss chief, James “JC” Curleigh as its new president and chief executive officer. Curleigh joins Gibson from the iconic jeans company where he served as…
Gibson Names Curleigh as President & CEO, Appoints New Senior Leadership
Gibson Brands, Inc. has announced the appointment of James “JC” Curleigh as president and chief executive officer. Curleigh joins Gibson from Levi Strauss & Co., where he served as president…
Roadie 2
From the get-go, I was skeptical of the Roadie 2 Automatic Guitar Tuner and String Winder. I’ve read – and seen! – how regular plastic string winders can mess up…
Do as I Say (Just Don’t Expect Me To…)
Within a number of past editorials, I’ve celebrated those who design and offer new, weird, innovative instruments and gear. I’ve encouraged dealers and others in the industry to welcome innovation…
Juszkiewicz Heads for Exit as Gibson Rescue Plan Approved
All of the major stakeholders involved in Gibson’s Chapter 11 case have reached a global settlement in regards to the company’s recovery plan, which will also see Henry Juszkiewicz step…
Gibson Reaches Global Settlement, Juszkiewicz Stepping Down
According to Gibson Brands, Inc., all of the major stakeholders involved in Gibson’s Chapter 11 cases have reached a global settlement in regards to the company’s plan of reorganization. On…
Gibson Requests Court to Relieve the Company of $60M in Claims
Amidst bankruptcy proceedings, Gibson Brands, Inc. has filed a request to toss out a $61.4 million claim by German company, Tronical. Tronical’s technology was behind Gibson’s “G-Force” automatic tuning system,…
Gibson Set for Rebirth After Court Decision
On 1st August, Gibson Brands announced that a Delaware bankruptcy court has approved the Company’s Disclosure Statement. This allows the company to begin to solicit votes for its Plan of…
Court Approves Gibson Brands Disclosure Statement, Confirmation Hearing Scheduled for September 27
On August 1, Gibson Brands announced that a Delaware bankruptcy court has approved the Company’s Disclosure Statement. This allows the company to begin to solicit votes for its Plan of…
‘A Wonderful Gathering:’ Summer NAMM’s Unique Strengths On Full Display in Nashville in 2018
This Summer NAMM reflected the positive business conditions we find ourselves in,” observes NAMM president and CEO Joe Lamond. “To borrow a phrase from the Fishing Musicians, ‘the fish were…
I Want to Believe
At the recent Summer NAMM Show in Nashville, Gibson was once again on-hand, after having opted out of the Anaheim gathering a few months ago. Anyone who reads this column…