Gibson guitars, bankruptcy set to end, picks new leaders

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Famed guitar maker Gibson is changing its corporate leaders as the company plans to emerge from bankruptcy protection on Nov. 1.
In a news release Tuesday, Nashville-based Gibson Brands, Inc. said James “JC” Curleigh will become president and chief executive officer. Curleigh worked for Levi Strauss & Co. as president of the Levi’s brand and a member of its worldwide leadership team.
Nat Zilkha will be board chairman under the new majority owne