Gibson USA Eye Guitar rattles controversy in the guitar world
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Loading ...April 14, 2009 by Chaz
Gibson USA Eye Guitar rattles controversy in the guitar world – Gibson’s Eye Limited Edition Guitar is getting extreme buzz in the guitar world, however, not the positive buzz that Gibson was hoping for. It turns out that the Gibson Eye LE is stirring up more controversy than positive appeal.
If you have not yet read our recent post of the Gibson USA Eye Guitar, then follow the link.
Here’s some of the enthusiastic feedback on the guitar’s product page comment thread:
“This is the ugliest ******* thing you guys have ever made. Stay off the LSD and start making affortable (sic.) great sounding guitars ”
“Uggggly! With a capital “U”! …and pointeless… ”
“PLEASE….SCRAP THE ENTIRE 2009 LIMITED RUN SERIES before one more innocent tree has to die needlessly. ”
“Hey, Gibson, are you trying to out-do yourselves here? First, the Reverse V, then the Reverse Explorer, then the Holy V and Holy Explorer, and now this? This “Eye” thing, hands-down, is the ugliest thing I’ve ever seen (even more-so than the Pontiac Aztec). It’s not “retro;” it’s not “futuristic;” it’s just plain ugly. Gibson has made some of the most beautiful instruments ever created – the Les Paul, the SJ-200, the Lloyd Loar Mandolins, just to name a few. This new guitar is evidence that Gibson also makes the ugliest instruments. Do yourselves a favor and fire the people that designed this, then fire the people that approved its release. And stop needlessly killing innocent trees… ”
“Eye carumba! ”
We’re not really sure if that last comment was intended to be a positive or not, but you get the idea. The Gibson Eye Guitar carries a USD MSRP of $2,497, which is the answer to that age-old question: “at what price, DAMN, THAT THING IS UGLY!”
What is your opinion of the Gibson USA Eye Guitar? Post your comment below.
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I think it is cool. So cool I planked down some cash to order one today! I can’t wait to get it and try ‘er out…the best thing is Gibson has taken the negative comments to heart and slashed the price of this beauty! Thanks everyone!!!!
That’s awesome bro! Let us know how it plays.
I also posted about the Gibson Eye when it came out.
Between its “peculiar” looks and its potential to become a collectible, I am still wondering whether it is worth the investment.
Maybe an upcoming artist can pick it up and make the Eye its signature model. That would make it an instant collector.
Check out the price at your local gibson dealer – much less than the MSRP!
Jack White will probably get one. Looks like a lame attempt to take on Fender. What were you thinking?
I was thinking “I like it!” obviously. Just becasue you don’t like it doesn’t mean nobody can like it!
Who is Jack White?
Had mine for over a month now and it is one of the coolest guitars I have ever played! Sounds and plays like heaven! Looks even cooler in person! 10 out of 10!
i like it now because its controversal, and im gonna get one to be controversal, because im going on my punk sensabilities on this one,
got the looks and sound im after
Obviously Jammers5 works for Gibson, that thing is hideouse, it could play like a warm, wet dream and sound better than the best sounding 59 lp ever and I still wouldn’t risk being seen with one…….ever.
Hey Jason:
“Obviously“ you are totally wrong as I do not work for Gibson, wish I did but I don`t! You are entitled to your opinion, no matter how wrong they are, but don`t make assumptions!
Still loving my Gibson eye! It`s a killer guitar! Don`t be infulenced by others – judge it for yourself after playing it!!!
Jammers5