Probably not.
However, it was nice to see some sanity regarding the decision to throw out Gibson’s lawsuit over Guitar Hero and Rock Band’s guitar-shaped controllers.
What were the people at Gibson thinking? If I were someone working at Harmonix or Red Octane (the primary companies responsible for the original GH until they split in 2007), I would consider the revered instrument maker a two-faced, greedy corporation. Gibson’s gear was licensed for use in the first three games: the controller’s shape (the SG model) and numerous other models your virtual character could buy as his career progressed. Rather easy money and I bet it influenced some gamers to consider buy a real guitar, namely their brand name. Seriously. Before the doctor determined that Somara needed surgery last year, I was comparing prices on a nice starter from the local Guitar Center (and maybe I’d get to meet the former guitarist of the Motels). Not anymore.
Fender has smarter people in charge. They struck a deal with Harmonix on Rock Band and enjoy the extra money rolling in. I’m confident their new boxed, starter set I saw at a local music store is in response to the uptick the game has caused.
However, if I do get around to visiting my friend who lives in the Nashville area, I would like to get a tour of the Gibson guitar factory.