Gibson Brands, Inc. Dba Gibson Guitars Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection

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*** UPDATE TO PREVIOUS ARTICLE *** Ending months of speculation concerning the future of the once iconic guitar manufacturing company, Gibson Brands, Inc., the parent of Gibson Guitars, filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy protection earlier this week. The Nashville, TN-based company is said to have in excess of $100 million in outstanding debt (some reports say that such figure is at least five times greater than the reported amount). In a statement released by the company on Tuesday, CEO Henry Juszkiewicz said, “We are working Read More +

Gibson Guitar & Bankruptcy: Something To ‘fret’ About?

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Numerous reports circulating in the past several days point to ominous signs for the future of iconic guitar maker The Gibson Guitar Company(known since 2013 by its current corporate name, Gibson Brands, Inc.). Many of the recent reports center on the company’s bond and loan debt that carry significant payments that are imminently due in 2018. The Nashville, TN companywas founded by Orville Gibson toward the end of the 19th century. Initially, Orville Gibson built and sold single-piece mandolins – on which he held a Read More +