#gibsonflyingv

01/07/2023 - Happy 65th Birthday to the flying V! Patented on January 7, 1958, by Gibson's Ted McCarty. 

01/07/2023 - Happy 65th Birthday to the flying V! Patented on January 7, 1958, by Gibson's Ted McCarty.

Gibson issued a press statement in response to the ruling, expressing satisfaction with the outcome. "Today's jury decision to uphold Gibson's long-established and well-recognized body shape trademarks for Gibson's innovative and iconic guitar shapes is a win for Gibson and the music community at large," it says. "The court determined that the Gibson Trademarks are valid, that the Gibson shapes are not generic, and that the defendants committed both infringement and counterfeiting." Gibson is very pleased with the outcome after years of attempting to protect their brand and business through well-known intellectual property rights, rights that Gibson has owned for decades. "Gibson's guitar shapes are iconic, and they are now fiercely guarded for the past, present, and future." In a broader sense, this court decision is a victory for Gibson fans, artists, dealers, and related partners who expect and deserve authenticity. Not to mention all of the iconic American brands that have invested in meaningful innovation and ongoing protection, only to have it diluted by unauthorised and frequently illegitimate knockoffs. Gibson can now confidently focus on capitalising on its iconic past and investing in future innovation." Evan Rubinson, the CEO of Armadillo, Dean's parent company, stated in a statement, "We are thrilled that a Texas jury has vindicated Armadillo in ruling for Armadillo on its defence to Gibson's trademark claims on our Dean V guitar, Dean Z guitar, and Evo headstock." "The jury determined that Armadillo is not liable to Gibson for our extensive use of those guitars and headstocks." The jury returned a $4,000 verdict, a pittance compared to Gibson's original demand of $7 million or more." Read the full article

And what did I do instead? Spent the afternoon napping! 😴 😂 . Here's a pic of my 2002 '67 #FlyingV Reissue. . #flyingvfriday #Gibson #gibsonflyingv #guitar #guitars #guitarra #chitarra #guitarre #electricguitar #gibsoncustom #customshop #reissue #gibsonguitars #tone #guitargear #guitarsdaily #guitarsofinstagram #geartalk #guitargear #vintagegear #guitarsdaily #gibsonsofinstagram #guitarphotography (at Peterborough, Ontario) https://www.instagram.com/p/CcYtjxGp6fa/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

You know what day it is... 🤘🎸 . #flyingvfriday #Gibson #flyingv #gibsonflyingv #guitar #guitars #guitarra #chitarra #guitarre #electricguitar #gibsoncustom #customshop #reissue #gibsonguitars #tone #guitargear #guitarsdaily #guitarsofinstagram #geartalk #guitargear #vintagegear #guitarsdaily #gibsonsofinstagram #guitarphotography (at Peterborough, Ontario) https://www.instagram.com/p/Car9mwELJLn/?utm_medium=tumblr

And here is the the twin to that '65 Champ posted earlier, because I'm still on a vintage amps buzz thanks to my recent extended listening sessions with the @vintageampspodcast! . Using the dating tips from my post this morning, I found the tube chart on this #VibroChamp is stamped "OE" which means it is slightly later than the "OB" Champ it is using as an amp stand. May 1965 vs. Feb 1965. . The 2002 67 Reissue #FlyingV is to remind us Fridays are not *just* for Fenders! 😉 . #flyingvfriday #gibson #gibsonflyingv #gibsoncustom #guitar #guitars #fenderchamp #fendervibrochamp #amp #amps #amplifiers #vintageguitars #vintageamps #fenderamp #vintagefender #tubeamp #tone #guitargear #guitarsdaily #guitarsofinstagram #geartalk #guitarsdaily #fendersofinstagram #guitarphotography #ampphotography (at Toronto, Canada) https://www.instagram.com/p/CYcYJCOpt02/?utm_medium=tumblr

Just in… 2021 @gibsonguitar #Korina #FlyingV available at #NormansRareGuitars! What do you think of this #GibsonFlyingV? ⚡️⚡️⚡️ #GibSunday (at Norman's Rare Guitars) https://www.instagram.com/p/CW1GtuMPCX4/?utm_medium=tumblr