Anderson Bulldog Is No More (Gibson Involved)

[gibson5413]

Just found out from Tom that he is completely discontinuing the Bulldog series due to issues with Gibson. I love mine and it is just too bad that they can't continue on with the model (see post 16 from Tom himself

http://andersonforum.com/board/showthre ... #post77707

So glad I got one before they got eliminated from the Anderson family.

 

[Drkorey]

I was shocked to see that. Shit move on Gibsons part, luckily I've got two Bulldogs.
So is your new user name going to be TAG5413, with good reason?

 

[Mr. Willy]

Totally despicable move on Gibson's part. I mildly understand their issue with PRS over the Singlecut (although I adamantly disagree with Gibson's position on that issue), but going after Anderson is beyond low. Gibson is obviously concerned that another builder can and does build a better instrument than they do. The Bulldog isn't a set-neck either, it's a bolt-on! Only the body shape and headstock are similar. Man, corporate Gibson just sucks.

 

[Deleted member 16554]

Unfuckingbelievable. Why produce a better product to compete with the likes of Anderson when you can just muscle them out of the market with legal fees.

Shameful on gibsons part, just shameful.

 

[thegame]

Most of TA guitars have much more in common with Fenders than anything they ever made had in common with Gibson. Didn't Fender try to stop other companies from doing superstrat designs a few years ago ?

 

[gibson5413]

I don't want to talk down on Gibson but I highly doubt that Tom's model doesn't even show up as a blip on the radar in regards to swaying the general populous who wants a Les Paul. In fact, most Les Paul purists don't like the Bulldog because of the bolt on design. I am just really disappointed!

My 19 year old son is 7 months into 2 years of volunteer service in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. He has always loved Les Paul guitars but lusted over playing my TAGs. I was going to reward his service with a custom built Bulldog when he returned home. I'll have to find another way.

 

[gibson5413]

Most of TA guitars have much more in common with Fenders than anything they ever made had in common with Gibson. Didn't Fender try to stop other companies from doing superstrat designs a few years ago ?

I believe Tom had some problems early on with Fender over the design of his original headstock (too similar to Fenders). I think that was it though.

 

[Metlupass2]

This blows. I guess I'll have to find the perfect used Bulldog now but people are going to be asking outrageous prices I'll bet.

 

[gibson5413]

This blows. I guess I'll have to find the perfect used Bulldog now but people are going to be asking outrageous prices I'll bet.

You should still be able to find them new for now. I don't think it is something they have been proactively messaging so used prices should be good...for now. I won't be selling mine ever. It gets a ton of work in my band as it is so versatile (two humbuckers, split for single coil tones, drop D if needed). So easy and fun to play!

 

[thiswaythatway]

Fuck gibson, their new guitars are piles of shit anyway. I wish the win that PRS had over them would have kept them from going after other guys but I guess not.

 

[BackCrack]

Ric Olsen, Gibson's Manager of Brand Protection, might be the person behind it. He has a hard-on any single cut that isn't made by Gibson or Epiphone. He also likes to threaten forum owners, especially Alex at MLP.

 

[xzyryabx]

It sucks that Tom might have a chance of thwarting a lawsuit, but they way our lovely legal system is designed the party with the more $ will usually win.
Another great example of how the small guy has absolutely no chance against the big boys in this $ree country of ours.

 

[Chris6870]

I can see Gibsons point, I mean it's obviously the shape of a Les Paul.

 

[steve_k]

Gibson can't sell the hunks of shit they are marketing these days. So, how best to make money other than suing the little guy.

 

[jlb32]

I think it really sucks for Anderson but at the same time I can't blame Gibson. Why would any company not try to protect one of their designs in a very competitive business market. Especially when everyone is trying to make copies based on your designs.

Harley Davidson has went as far as trying to protect the sound of their motorcycles versus competitors.

 

[flash6969]

Just found out from Tom that he is completely discontinuing the Bulldog series due to issues with Gibson. I love mine and it is just too bad that they can't continue on with the model (see post 16 from Tom himself

http://andersonforum.com/board/showthre ... #post77707

So glad I got one before they got eliminated from the Anderson family.

Why can't I register for the Anderson guitar forum??

 

[Mesa\Kramer]

That sucks, and too bad and he can't afford a good lawyer to fight that if the PRS single cut and the Heritage's 140's and 150's are okay why not the Bulldog?

It's a Bolt on neck with completely different headstock and body curves

Why doesn't Gibson sue over these?

They know Ibanez's pockets are too deep?

LTD/ESP has the big Lawyers too?

Carvin is okay??

 

[mystixboi]

Fuck Givson in the face. They also went after Doug Kauer.

 

[NaturalBornBoy]

Fuck Gibson.

If Tom had super high priced attorneys on retainer and had the means to fucking drag Gibson through a long, drawn out court battle, Gibson wouldn't even fucking bother trying.

They're bullies. That is all they are.

They don't bother with Ibanez, ESP and Carvin cos' they know that they will never win.

 

[jsp]

I think Gibson is full of shit also, but, to be fair, the bolt on neck doesn't factor into a design trademark, they did sue PRS even though they had a totally different headstock, they did sue ESP for the Eclipse design resulting in a lower horn and knob layout change, the Bulldog is more similar to the Les Paul than those Ibanez and Carvin examples, and I doubt Carvin is too big to bully legally, especially after having gone after ESP and PRS...