Randall Smith Gone From Mesa Boogie/Gibson?

[likitlikeyoulikeit]

Yeah, but...., Is that selling out??

 

[la szum]

Someone being forced out of a company they founded and built is nothing new.

I hope he burns the place down.

 

[paisleywookiee]

I’m hearing this might be bullshit, but we’ll see.

 

[MirrorProfiles]

seen it confirmed from a few (reliable) people.

Also saw a quote from Fluff where it sounds like Randall was fired but Gibson said he left on his own accord. Enough smoke coming out for it to be an ugly situation.

All the info here is just repeating speculation online

Is This the End of an Era? Randall Smith Out of Mesa Boogie

Amplifier legend Randall Smith has reportedly been fired from Mesa Boogie. Learn about the potential impact on the amp industry and what could be next for the renowned designer.

guitarbomb.com

 

[GTR37]

Someone being forced out of a company they founded and built is nothing new.

I hope he burns the place down.

100% if it comes out that they fired him as they had 51% , screw Gibson and their overpriced crap , I would never entertain buying one and I hope some of the other Big boys, like EVH, Marshall , EBMM , PRS boycott and ignore them at NAMM

if he made the deal because he wanted out then that's one thing, I guess we will see

 

[Frodebro]

Seems to me that if he retired of his own choice that he would make a public announcement to clear the air. Continuing silence from both sides would indicate something completely different…

 

[la szum]

100% if it comes out that they fired him as they had 51% , screw Gibson and their overpriced crap , I would never entertain buying one and I hope some of the other Big boys, like EVH, Marshall , EBMM , PRS boycott and ignore them at NAMM

if he made the deal because he wanted out then that's one thing, I guess we will see

Gibson will always be an iconic brand. But man, I am not sorry even a little for
selling my last 3 Gibsons last Summer. I just can't fund that giant legacy turd
of a Corporation with any of my funds any longer.

 

[norminal]

My only question is, why couldn’t it have been Mark Agnesi? Dude’s a chooch.

 

[Stone]

Gibson will always be an iconic brand. But man, I am not sorry even a little for
selling my last 3 Gibsons last Summer. I just can't fund that giant legacy turd
of a Corporation with any of my funds any longer.

Same here I'm very anti Gibson and Fender
Why i have Godin, Ibanez and Yamaha and soon maybe Schecter

 

[texhex]

 

[metropolis_4]

Sounds like the mid-60’s at Fender

 

[DrewJD82]

The only "proof" that's been offered to me when I've asked is a tweet or a post from a fucking YouTuber.

We're in peak 'trust me, bro' times.

 

[TubeStack]

The only "proof" that's been offered to me when I've asked is a tweet or a post from a fucking YouTuber.

We're in peak 'trust me, bro' times.

And he's even named “Fluff”…

 

[JiveTurkey]

My only question is, why couldn’t it have been Mark Agnesi? Dude’s a chooch.

 

[likitlikeyoulikeit]

The only "proof" that's been offered to me when I've asked is a tweet or a post from a fucking YouTuber.

We're in peak 'trust me, bro' times.

I don't have a horse in this race, but always loved the story, and grew to appreciate Randal and his work and ethos.

From my best estimation and conjecture, this sale happened almost 5 years ago, and this was planned...but maybe a little early for the benefit of both sides.... whatever that means.

 

[GuitarAddicted]

Same here I'm very anti Gibson and Fender
Why i have Godin, Ibanez and Yamaha and soon maybe Schecter

I can’t agree more. That’s why I sold my CS Strats and went to a small local luthier.

 

[metropolis_4]

The only "proof" that's been offered to me when I've asked is a tweet or a post from a fucking YouTuber.

We're in peak 'trust me, bro' times.

If there’s anything I’ve learned from forums and social media it’s that everyone will immediately jump on board and believe anything negative about something they already don’t like.

It’s confirmation bias.

 

[JiveTurkey]

If there’s anything I’ve learned from forums and social media it’s that everyone will immediately jump on board and believe anything negative about something they already don’t like.

It’s confirmation bias.

 

[paisleywookiee]

seen it confirmed from a few (reliable) people

Who? Because I’ve not seen it from anyone reliable.

 

[JiveTurkey]

And he's even named “Fluff”…

I looked it up and his Jack Black impersonator is not, in fact; wearing sweatpants in the Hellfest clip (aka I can't make a gift of tone video even though Devin Townsend somehow can?). More like working man's jorts?