|
Post by billhammond on Sept 3, 2014 14:24:32 GMT -5
I'm still trying to figure out exactly what kind of outfit TAGP is--a non-profit, a hobby, a volunteer organization, a small company (they have a CafePress page with shirts and mugs and the usual tat). . . . My guess is that it is purely a marketing scheme by the parent company of Teton guitars, or by their U.S. distributor. And you gotta admit, it's a pretty savvy way to get an unknown label of instrument some publicity.
|
|
|
Post by Russell Letson on Sept 3, 2014 14:27:32 GMT -5
But TAGP has used a variety of guitars, not just Tetons. Though being included in one of the projects might be something of value to a builder or importer, and thus worth offering a consideration for the opportunity to participate.
|
|
|
Post by PaulKay on Sept 3, 2014 14:28:33 GMT -5
If were going to buy a Chinese guitar, I'd prefer to go with a manufacturer like Eastman that doesn't try to hide the fact that they are made there. I did a little searching around it is almost impossible to find anything from Teton that flat out admits they are made in China. I guess if you just call and ask like Bill did, they admit it. But they sure don't promote the fact.
Eastman was always "we make them in China". Even Paul Beard Gold Tone brand is clearly described as Chinese made and set up in the U.S.
So it just seems a little squirmy to try to paint it otherwise by just not saying. There was a post on a forum where I guy identified himself as a representative of Teton and said that Chesbro "designs/manufactures/distributes" the guitars. Didn't bother to say where. I tried to get a picture of the inside label, but haven't found one yet.
|
|
|
Post by Lonnie on Sept 3, 2014 14:39:42 GMT -5
Something seems fishy to me -- solid woods, made in the USA, and yet some models selling for $300 with onboard electronics??? Or this arch-top for $680??? www.tetonguitars.com/tef50vs/Well, no wonder it's chea... the pickups are in the wrong place: "TEF50VS Hollow body guitar has a deep body, single cutaway, maple top, maple back and sides with double humbuckers."
|
|
|
Post by Cosmic Wonder on Sept 3, 2014 23:39:46 GMT -5
Hey, whatever happened to that Canadian company making guitars with "glass fibre braces"? I remember arguing with guys who just knew this was going to revolutionize lutherie.
Mike
|
|
|
Post by frazer on Sept 4, 2014 0:51:02 GMT -5
Hey, whatever happened to that Canadian company making guitars with "glass fibre braces"? I remember arguing with guys who just knew this was going to revolutionize lutherie. Mike Garrison? According to Wiki (so it must be true ;-)), "The company was purchased in 2007 by the Gibson Guitar Corporation,[2] and converted to produce the Gibson acoustic Songmaker series."
|
|
|
Post by Marshall on Sept 4, 2014 7:10:21 GMT -5
If were going to buy a Chinese guitar, I'd prefer to go with a manufacturer like Eastman that doesn't try to hide the fact that they are made there. . . . , I didn't know "Eastman" was a Chinese word. What does it mean? ( "It's from the Far East, mon.")? I'd love to see some nicely made eastern guitar with a cool Chinese script logo. I have a hat that has on the front, and DREAMon the back
|
|
|
Post by Marshall on Sept 4, 2014 7:11:52 GMT -5
It always kills me when the Korean guitars have names like: "Montana."
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Sept 4, 2014 14:16:03 GMT -5
If those guitars are made in the USA, I'll eat my thumbpick. I note in the website copy that they are "produced by" a company that is "in" Idaho. That first preposition might be a weasely way of implying "built in" rather than "contracted for and imported by." The archtop in particular would not be an economically viable product if built in an American shop, even if assembled from pre-fabbed top/back sets. I just called that Chesbro outfit and asked someone in the guitar department where Teton guitars are built and there was this long pause, and he said "Overseas." I asked where overseas, and he said "Somewhere in China." Suspicions confirmed. That Idaho-produced gimmick is slimy. Chesbro Music Co., has been around for a long time and I can't remember what the name of their import line use to be. Like St. Louis Music with Alvarez, Chesbro had their own major label import brand, it may have been the Tama line.
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Sept 4, 2014 14:27:27 GMT -5
Nope not Tama, good research project for tonight.
|
|
|
Post by millring on Sept 4, 2014 14:48:41 GMT -5
Teton for Tooton and Tooton for Teton Meeton for Youton and Youton for Meeton
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on May 27, 2015 16:44:49 GMT -5
OK, allow me to set the record straight. Chesbro Music designed the Teton Guitar and outsourced the manufacturing of it to China so that they could produce a great sounding instrument at an affordable price. Chesbro Music has been in business since 1911 and was the Western States distributor for Ibanez and Tama for many years before Ibanez moved all distribution to their East coast facility. That's when Chesbro decided to "manufacture" their own. None of the labels in or on the instruments state that they are "Made in the USA", neither do they say "Made in China" so the customer is left to assume one way or the other.
|
|
|
Post by drlj on May 27, 2015 17:54:44 GMT -5
You guys are so suspicious about everything. Here the manufacturer produces a damned fine product at a damned fine price and are you grateful? No. You are suspicious and make disparaging comments about this damned fine product instead of getting down on your knees to thank God for such a damned fine product at such a damned fine price. I am ashamed of the lot of you.
|
|
|
Post by brucemacneill on May 27, 2015 18:14:36 GMT -5
You guys are so suspicious about everything. Here the manufacturer produces a damned fine product at a damned fine price and are you grateful? No. You are suspicious and make disparaging comments about this damned fine product instead of getting down on your knees to thank God for such a damned fine product at such a damned fine price. I am ashamed of the lot of you. How much did he pay you for that? If it was a lot, does he need any more testimonials?
|
|
|
Post by drlj on May 27, 2015 18:20:02 GMT -5
I cannot discuss the details of business arrangements.
|
|
Dub
Administrator
I'm gettin' so the past is the only thing I can remember.
Posts: 19,872
|
Post by Dub on May 27, 2015 18:54:58 GMT -5
OK, allow me to set the record straight. Chesbro Music designed the Teton Guitar and outsourced the manufacturing of it to China so that they could produce a great sounding instrument at an affordable price. Chesbro Music has been in business since 1911 and was the Western States distributor for Ibanez and Tama for many years before Ibanez moved all distribution to their East coast facility. That's when Chesbro decided to "manufacture" their own. None of the labels in or on the instruments state that they are "Made in the USA", neither do they say "Made in China" so the customer is left to assume one way or the other. Thank you, arahigihs, and welcome to The SoundHole. I hope you'll introduce yourself and jump into other threads.
|
|
|
Post by TKennedy on May 27, 2015 19:15:55 GMT -5
I have on good authority that they are made by Keith Urban.
|
|
|
Post by millring on May 27, 2015 19:51:30 GMT -5
I have on good authority that they are made by Keith Urban. I have it on good authority that Keith calls his grandmother "UrbaNana"
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on May 27, 2015 21:05:58 GMT -5
OK, allow me to set the record straight. Chesbro Music designed the Teton Guitar and outsourced the manufacturing of it to China so that they could produce a great sounding instrument at an affordable price. Chesbro Music has been in business since 1911 and was the Western States distributor for Ibanez and Tama for many years before Ibanez moved all distribution to their East coast facility. That's when Chesbro decided to "manufacture" their own. None of the labels in or on the instruments state that they are "Made in the USA", neither do they say "Made in China" so the customer is left to assume one way or the other. Arahigihs (Bryan)is a Chesbro employee that has graciously taken the time to register here so he could set us straight about Teton guitars. Here is Chesbro's catalog of Teton guitars.
|
|
|
Post by drlj on May 27, 2015 22:07:52 GMT -5
They do have some nice looking archtop electrics.
|
|