Gibson Files for Bankruptcy Protection
Nashville-based Gibson Brands - the corporation behind Baldwin Piano, Wurlitzer, Gibson Pro Audio, and (most significantly) Gibson Guitars - filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Tuesday, May 1.
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German Auto-Tuning Firm Suing Gibson for $50m
German auto-tuning specialist Tronical, which Gibson Brands markets under the name G-Force, said it is raising the amount disputed in its legal action against Gibson, which has been pending before…
Gibson Rescue Talks Stalling Over Directors' Cut?
According to local reports, plans to rescue Gibson may have stalled over a disagreement between the management and its financiers, over the value of individual directors' stakes in the firm.
Gibson Rescue Talks Stalling Over Directors' Cut?
According to local reports, plans to rescue Gibson may have stalled over a disagreement between the management and its financiers, over the value of individual directors' stakes in the firm.
Reverb.com Appoints Former Gibson Executive to Global Operations Director
Reverb.com has hired Gérard Danjou, former executive vice president of Global Business Development at Gibson Brands, Inc, to drive growth of Reverb in EMEA and APAC.
Gibsons Lays Off Custom Shop Staff
Gibson Brands has laid off more than 15 people in its Custom Shop as it continues efforts to reduce the firm’s overheads with an eye on a debt refinancing deal…
Debt Troubles Reported for Gibson, Juszkiewicz Responds
It has recently been reported by many that Gibson Brands, Inc. - parent company of Gibson Guitars - is facing an uncertain future due to serious debt-related and operational concerns. The company has issued a…
Debt Troubles Reported for Gibson, Juszkiewicz Responds
It has recently been reported by many that Gibson Brands, Inc. - parent company of Gibson Guitars - is facing an uncertain future due to serious debt-related and operational concerns. The company has issued a…
Gibson Pulls the Plug on Cakewalk
Gibson Brands is ceasing active development and production of Cakewalk branded products to focus on its Philips consumer electronics brand.
Gibson Finds Warehouse Buyer
A New York-based real estate private equity firm has paid $6.38 million for the half-acre North Gulch warehouse site of Gibson Brands.
Gibson Plans Memphis Operations Downsize
With demand for new electric guitars continuing to dip, Gibson is moving its long-standing Memphis operation to a smaller location and plans to quit its current home.
Moody's Downgrades Gibson's Rating
Moody's Investors Service recently downgraded Gibson Brands, Inc.'s Corporate Family Rating (CFR) from Caa2 to Caa1, due to concerns regarding the company's liquidity position.
Slash named first ever Gibson global brand ambassador
Gibson Brands has announced that guitarist Slash will be the first ever global brand ambassador of the company.
Slash Named First Ever Gibson Global Brand Ambassador
Gibson Brands has announced that guitarist Slash will be the first ever global brand ambassador of the company.
VH1 and Gibson Partner to Support Music Education
VH1 Save The Music Foundation has partnered with the Gibson Foundation for a charitable project that brings musicians and visual artists together to create customized Gibson guitars, all in an effort…
Gibson declares victory in JHS suit
In what may represent a landmark decision in the trademarking of guitar shapes, Gibson has declared victory in its case against JHS.
JHS and Gibson Return to Court, Gibson Declares Victory
John Hornby Skewes & Co. Ltd. (JHS) and Gibson were back in court the week of March 6th, 2017, continuing their clash over alleged trademark infringement with regard to guitar…
JHS and Gibson back in court
JHS and Gibson have been back in court this week, continuing their clash over alleged trademark infringement with regard to guitar design.
Gibson refinances
Gibson Brands has completed a new round of refinancing, securing a new series of loans.
Victory for JHS in Gibson counterfeiting case
UK distributor JHS, has won a legal victory over US guitar giant Gibson, in a case of alleged counterfeiting against its Vintage guitar brand.