consumerist.com — A musician named Tonedeff won the Lolapalooza Last Band Standing contest in 2006. Part of the prize package was "$10,000 worth of equipment from our friends at Gibson. (yes, believe it!)." Well, Tonedeff believed it, and he's spent the last year and a half trying to get Gibson to make good on their promise.
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einxiiiJan 25, 2008
Seems like prizes offered should be awarded...
duggreenJan 26, 2008
Yeah, well this beholder has studied and built guitars intensively for thirty seven years now, so I might at least have an opinion that you could learn from. But, to learn anything from me, you'll have to change your tone a bit. ;)
moonboots74Jan 31, 2008
I received an email from Gibson today:Hello,We appreciate you taking the time to email. Gibson was made aware of the blog last week, please see the update at <a class="user" href="http://blog.qn5.com/2008/general/the-power-of-the-">http://blog.qn5.com/2008/general/the-power-of-the-</a> ... Thank you very much for your concern regarding this issue.Gibson Customer Service1-800-4GIBSONGibson did the right thing and took care of Tonedeff. Thankfully I can look at my Goldtop again without feeling dirty!~
gobstarFeb 7, 2008
Thats is wrong come on gibson...Calling all artists we need YOU..This is why we have set up gobstar.com for the artist to have artistic license and the financial rewards they deserve, with the new wave of digital distribution platforms and rapid user generated growth already undermining the conventional record labels model of physical sales, record labels needs to seriously consider how it interacts with the artist and what they get in return 9% lol why not have it all @ Gobstar.com YOU do get it all…..
tjlaxattackFeb 7, 2008
haha just saw this comment
adelhasFeb 8, 2008
If that was adressed to me, and you honestly believe I would say Id write but not follow up, here is their reply:Hello,We appreciate you taking the time to email. Gibson was made aware of the blog last week, please see the update at <a class="user" href="http://blog.qn5.com/2008/general/the-power-of-the-internet.">http://blog.qn5.com/2008/general/the-power-of-the- ...</a> Thank you very much for your concern regarding this issue.Gibson Customer Service1-800-4GIBSONservice@gibson.comSign up now to receive the latest news from Gibson <a class="user" href="http://www.gibson.com/emalesignup.aspx">http://www.gibson.com/emalesignup.aspx</a>AOL Instant Messenger, Yahoo! Messenger, & MSN Messenger users can IM Gibson Customer Service at customer.service1@gibson.comTo locate a Gibson Dealer in your area, please visit <a class="user" href="http://www.gibson.com/Dealers/">http://www.gibson.com/Dealers/</a>For schematics, repair tips, FAQs , Authorized Service Center locations and more, please visit the Gibson Customer Service website at <a class="user" href="http://www.gibson.com/Service/">http://www.gibson.com/Service/</a>***CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This communication is considered a private and proprietary exchange between Gibson Musical Instruments and its customers, and is intended for the eyes of the original recipient(s) only. This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. ***________________________________From: REMOVEDSent: Friday, January 25, 2008 1:09 PMTo: Customer ServiceSubject: Gibson Screws Musician Out Of $10,000 Worth Of Equipment??