Now they're trying to claim that they, not Bo Diddley, designed the Bo Diddley guitar?
Wonder what Bo Diddley's estate thinks of that...
Discussing its design, Gretsch states: "Beginning in 1958, the Gretsch company supplied a rectangular Gretsch guitar to rock legend Bo Diddley, who famously used that guitar in his subsequent public performances." Gretsch further alleges: "In 1999, Gretsch reintroduced the classic Gretsch rectangular guitar, which has been continuously sold to the public since that time." The '459 Registration issued on June 13, 2000 and identifies Gretsch as the registrant. "The Rectangular Guitar Trade Dress," alleges Gretsch, has become widely known in the guitar industry, and the purchasing public has come to recognize its distinctive shape as an indicator of a Gretsch guitar."
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whooa that heavy duty, where did you get that Loog guitar paper!...they heavy....those guys are trying to snuff out cigar box guitars!
They tried to sue Daddy Mojo... and backed off.
They tried to sue Loog Guitars... and backed off.
Now they're trying to claim that they, not Bo Diddley, designed the Bo Diddley guitar?
Wonder what Bo Diddley's estate thinks of that...
Discussing its design, Gretsch states: "Beginning in 1958, the Gretsch company supplied a rectangular Gretsch guitar to rock legend Bo Diddley, who famously used that guitar in his subsequent public performances." Gretsch further alleges: "In 1999, Gretsch reintroduced the classic Gretsch rectangular guitar, which has been continuously sold to the public since that time." The '459 Registration issued on June 13, 2000 and identifies Gretsch as the registrant. "The Rectangular Guitar Trade Dress," alleges Gretsch, has become widely known in the guitar industry, and the purchasing public has come to recognize its distinctive shape as an indicator of a Gretsch guitar."
lol RTZ, i boldly introduced myself to the makers of that guitar after lbl sent me a link. so no worries there .
oddly enough .. i think it was gibson that was suing them for another design they had back in the 60's . lol
Look out swamp witch