PR bullshit at its very best

Tannin

From a retailer's website (probably copied verbatim from Gibson's site, but either way who cares?)

 Renowned for its warm, rich tone and remarkable clarity, the Gibson Dove remains a favourite among musicians, including icons like Elvis Presley and John Lennon.

And here I was thinking they were dead. Silly me.

But there are plenty more such gems around, please feel free to add your favourites. 

soma1975

Spelling as per the website

„Tone always comes from your fingers, your heart and straight out of your soul.“

I’m into vintage gear my whole lifetime. Always corious how amps, guitars and pedals work, trying to understand and getting deeper into that materia, learn to distinguish between a *magical touch* and an interpreted into *Voodoo* we might perceive while playin some *holy grail* stuff.

And that website was: Isle of Tone. 

Tannin

Tone comes out of the fingers, so buy my pedal. Hmmm ... I can see how that makes sense. (Not.)

mrkb

Tannin said:

From a retailer's website (probably copied verbatim from Gibson's site, but either way who cares?)

 Renowned for its warm, rich tone and remarkable clarity, the Gibson Dove remains a favourite among musicians, including icons like Elvis Presley and John Lennon.

And here I was thinking they were dead. Silly me.

When you die you can’t change your mind, so whatever was your favourite at the time would still be true today

prowla

Tannin said:

From a retailer's website (probably copied verbatim from Gibson's site, but either way who cares?)

 Renowned for its warm, rich tone and remarkable clarity, the Gibson Dove remains a favourite among musicians, including icons like Elvis Presley and John Lennon.

And here I was thinking they were dead. Silly me.

But there are plenty more such gems around, please feel free to add your favourites. 

I'm guessing that's AI generated - a selection of generic words which say nothing.

Funkfingers

mrkb said:

Tannin said:

Elvis Presley

When you die, you can’t change your mind, so, whatever was your favourite at the time would still be true today

In Elvis's case, that would probably have been peanut butter.

IIRC, Elvis did not actually choose the Dove acoustic guitar. It was presented to him by Gibson. A quick publicity photoshoot and, hey, presto!, Dove sales shoot up.

Fingers657

Did anyone ever mention which make of toilet or burger Elvis was sitting on and eating when he died ?

SteveRobinson

Email received the other day:

"Since the beginning of its history, the electric guitar has seen thousands of actors, shapes, and colors.

It has witnessed wars, natural disasters, and the gentrification in our countries.

But it has also flown across all the skies of the world, encountered diverse cultures, and blended with all possible artistic influences.

 Throughout history, the luthier has been tasked with giving a face and a sound to an instrument that many find indispensable for work.

The luthier has always faced the challenge posed by musicians to create something that could best express their art."

I assume this was AI generated. Or LSD generated I can't decide which.

dazzajl

It is Easter, maybe they are risen? 

Offset

Fingers657 said:

Did anyone ever mention which make of toilet or burger Elvis was sitting on and eating when he died ?

If Gibson made khazies...

slacker

soma1975 said:

Spelling as per the website

„Tone always comes from your fingers, your heart and straight out of your soul.“

Missed a trick should have used plural. Would have been more entertaining 

Offset

slacker said:

soma1975 said:

Spelling as per the website

„Tone always comes from your fingers, your heart and straight out of your arsehole.“

Missed a trick should have used plural. Would have been more entertaining 

I hope this helps.

ICBM

Tannin said:

From a retailer's website (probably copied verbatim from Gibson's site, but either way who cares?)

 Renowned for its warm, rich tone and remarkable clarity, the Gibson Dove remains a favourite among musicians, including icons like Elvis Presley and John Lennon.

I've never associated the Dove with John Lennon, although it's possible he had one. I knew Elvis had one, or was at least given it, but he's hardly renowned as a guitarist (although he could play).

Equally surprising is that a musician who did very much use one - to the point she wore it out, I've seen it up close - is not mentioned... KT Tunstall. But perhaps that's because she's from the 21st century.

Kurtis

ICBM said:

Tannin said:

From a retailer's website (probably copied verbatim from Gibson's site, but either way who cares?)

 Renowned for its warm, rich tone and remarkable clarity, the Gibson Dove remains a favourite among musicians, including icons like Elvis Presley and John Lennon.

I've never associated the Dove with John Lennon, although it's possible he had one. I knew Elvis had one, or was at least given it, but he's hardly renowned as a guitarist (although he could play).

Equally surprising is that a musician who did very much use one - to the point she wore it out, I've seen it up close - is not mentioned... KT Tunstall. But perhaps that's because she's from the 21st century.

Not really on the same level as elvis and lennon though. 

Fingers657

Offset said:

Fingers657 said:

Did anyone ever mention which make of toilet or burger Elvis was sitting on and eating when he died ?

If Gibson made khazies...

Great idea for a Carlsberg advert 
You already have the Gibson Garage world wide.
You could have Gibson Bogs PortaLoos  Dunies on every street corner 
More ways to make money out of old shite.

Fiddlesticks_

ICBM said:

Tannin said:

From a retailer's website (probably copied verbatim from Gibson's site, but either way who cares?)

 Renowned for its warm, rich tone and remarkable clarity, the Gibson Dove remains a favourite among musicians, including icons like Elvis Presley and John Lennon.

I've never associated the Dove with John Lennon, although it's possible he had one. 

I thought the same thing. The acoustic that I associate Lennon with is the Gibson J-160E. To my knowledge he's never been pictured or filmed with a Dove at all. So not only is it rubbish because he isn't around for it to remain a favourite, but also because it wasn't when he was.

CarbonCopy

Fingers657 said:

Did anyone ever mention which make of toilet or burger Elvis was sitting on and eating when he died ?

I don't think he was sitting on a burger.

Armitage Beef Shanks?

Schnozz

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2ZRWzEBIzE

Litterick

'The New Les Paul Custom – The ultimate in solid body guitars. A new, revolutionary body design, exquisite craftsmanship and deluxe features combine in making the Les Paul Custom. The ultra-thin, hand contoured, delicately balanced design adjusts into a natural, comfortable playing position for any guitarist. Has an extra thin neck with low, smooth frets which cause players to term it . . . "The Fretless Wonder.”'

From a 1961 issue of P.T.M, a magazine for instrument retailers. Given the year, the guitar in question is probably what we now know as the SG.

Creed_Clicks

Nuno’s recent rig rundown, a RAT into a Boss GT8 and then holding up his fingers at the end to say most of his time comes from those, will have a lot of the PR crowd sweating on how to sell the next big thing…

CarbonCopy

Creed_Clicks said:

Nuno’s recent rig rundown, a RAT into a Boss GT8 and then holding up his fingers at the end to say most of his time comes from those, will have a lot of the PR crowd sweating on how to sell the next big thing…

I doubt a virtuoso sounding incredible through basic or 'outdated' gear is going to stop the majority of non-virtuosos buying the next best thing in the hope they will sound better. Some of us need all the help we can get!