Us Tacomites have been reaping the benefits by getting $1865 guitars for $799 all day long! I picked up a DM28 Mahogany/Spruce dred that has quickly become my all time favorite. I'm looking for a 5th Tacoma as we speak........
guildzilla said:With little incentive remaining to promote Tacoma Guild guitars, what will FMIC do with its remaining stock at the factory and in dealer inventories?
jwsamuel said:fungusyoung said:I think it's perfectly logical to assume that they could try to replace that business segment with Taylors along with (cough, cough) Fender and Ovation acoustics as well as GAD's.
Since this is all speculation, let me take the speculation further. How about this:
Taylor becomes FMIC's made in USA, high-end brand. The GAD series becomes all the is left of Guild and the Chinese-made guitars become FMIC's mid-price brand. Fender acoustics remain as the low-priced brand. And Ovation stays as the non-traditional brand.
Jim
mingus2112 said:I feel like Fender is my abusive spouse who I keep trying to make excuses for even though deep down I know they're pretty evil. I love Fender guitars. . .bummer they don't love ANYTHING!
-James
Chazmo said:mingus2112 said:Mo, are you hearing that anyone at the Tacoma factory has actually gotten their package laid out for them, or is it just a threat at this point?
Pike said:
Mo said:Chazmo said:mingus2112 said:Mo, are you hearing that anyone at the Tacoma factory has actually gotten their package laid out for them, or is it just a threat at this point?
No threat. Out of 80 workers, 30 will stay on until October to see the move through and the other 50 whatever severance Fender deems appropriate. Maybe a Guild & Tacoma poster and some pickled Herringbone!
Sigh. Thanks.Mo said:Chazmo said:mingus2112 said:Mo, are you hearing that anyone at the Tacoma factory has actually gotten their package laid out for them, or is it just a threat at this point?
No threat. Out of 80 workers, 30 will stay on until October to see the move through and the other 50 whatever severance Fender deems appropriate. Maybe a Guild & Tacoma poster and some pickled Herringbone!
zzrider said:I feel for the workers, a "severance package" is a far cry from meaningful work - I'd be wary of Tacoma Guilds built after today!