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Melissa Etheridge to Headline 2024 Women Who Rock Benefit Concert Presented by Gibson Gives
Folk-rock singer-songwriter and activist Melissa Etheridge takes to the stage in Pittsburgh Looking for a fun night and a way to make a difference in the world? Be sure to mark your calendars for the Women Who Rock™ Benefit Concert sponsored by Gibson Gives. Save the...
Camilla PNK Joins the Gibson Artist Spotlight Program
From fuchsia-haired frontwoman to solo artist force-of-nature In line with the brand’s ongoing commitment to elevating new music from emerging musicians around the world, the annual Gibson Artist Spotlight program will showcase an evolving roster...
Announcing the USA-Made Epiphone Coronet in Vintage Cherry and Ebony
The legendary Epiphone Coronet comes home to the USA Epiphone is proud to reintroduce one of its original and most cherished guitar designs, the Epiphone Coronet, now crafted in the USA for the first time in decades alongside the prestigious Gibson USA models. First...
The Process: Gibson CEO Cesar Gueikian and Master Luthier Jim DeCola Build Custom Guitars
Want to watch a CEO and a Master Luthier build guitars in a new video series from Gibson? Watch as Gibson CEO Cesar Gueikian and Master Luthier Jim DeCola work in tandem to build two custom guitars in a new Gibson social media series, “The Process: Building CEO 1...
Gibson Updates the Modern Collection Acoustics With Tri-Burst Versions of the Hummingbird Standard and the SJ-200 Standard
An exclusive new finish and the same legendary acoustic tones All three of Gibson’s most popular acoustic guitars from the Modern Collection, the J-45™ Standard, the Hummingbird™ Standard, and the SJ-200 Standard, are now available in an exclusive, stunning Tri-Burst...
Introducing the Gibson Custom Slash 1963 ES-335 Collector’s Edition Guitar
A limited-edition replica of the "beautiful and killer-sounding" vintage ES-335 Slash used on his new blues album, with just 50 pieces available to pre-order Gibson Custom has announced a limited Collector’s Edition reproduction of Slash’s 1963 ES-335, used to...
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Announcing the USA-Made Epiphone Coronet in Vintage Cherry and Ebony
The legendary Epiphone Coronet comes home to the USA Epiphone is proud to reintroduce one of its original and most cherished guitar designs, the Epiphone Coronet, now crafted in the USA for the first time in decades alongside the prestigious Gibson USA models. First...
Gibson Updates the Modern Collection Acoustics With Tri-Burst Versions of the Hummingbird Standard and the SJ-200 Standard
An exclusive new finish and the same legendary acoustic tones All three of Gibson’s most popular acoustic guitars from the Modern Collection, the J-45™ Standard, the Hummingbird™ Standard, and the SJ-200 Standard, are now available in an exclusive, stunning Tri-Burst...
Introducing the Gibson Custom Slash 1963 ES-335 Collector’s Edition Guitar
A limited-edition replica of the "beautiful and killer-sounding" vintage ES-335 Slash used on his new blues album, with just 50 pieces available to pre-order Gibson Custom has announced a limited Collector’s Edition reproduction of Slash’s 1963 ES-335, used to...
“If it makes it more accessible and achievable for girls to chase their dreams, then it’s a win in my book”—Miranda Lambert on Her New Epiphone Signature Acoustic
The Epiphone Miranda Lambert Bluebird Studio follows a successful collaboration with Gibson Epiphone has announced the Miranda Lambert Bluebird Studio, featuring a vivid Bluebonnet gloss finish, a nod to the official flower of Texas, Miranda's home state. Inspired by...
Introducing the Gibson Custom 1965 Non-Reverse Firebird V 12-String Reissue
Featuring improved neck dimensions, an authentic VOS Aqua Mist finish, and Firebird pickups with Alnico 5 magnets Gibson Custom has announced an exciting new addition to its lineup: the 1965 Non-Reverse Firebird™ V 12-String Reissue, a stunning recreation of the...
The Story of Dorothy: Jared James Nichols’ 1952 Les Paul Goldtop
Watch this interview with Jared James Nichols to hear the incredible story of this vintage Gibson guitar—and hear Dorothy in action In this clip from the Gibson Gear Guide, Jared James Nichols shares the story of how his incredible Les Paul Goldtop survived a tornado...
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Melissa Etheridge to Headline 2024 Women Who Rock Benefit Concert Presented by Gibson Gives
Folk-rock singer-songwriter and activist Melissa Etheridge takes to the stage in Pittsburgh Looking for a fun night and a way to make a difference in the world? Be sure to mark your calendars for the Women Who Rock™ Benefit Concert sponsored by Gibson Gives. Save the...
Camilla PNK Joins the Gibson Artist Spotlight Program
From fuchsia-haired frontwoman to solo artist force-of-nature In line with the brand’s ongoing commitment to elevating new music from emerging musicians around the world, the annual Gibson Artist Spotlight program will showcase an evolving roster...
“The first paying gig, I was 15. I started playing in all those bars, and I would have to sneak in”—Blackberry Smoke’s Charlie Starr
Charlie Starr on his early days, single-pickup guitars, Les Paul Juniors, his signature Southern rock sound, and more In this video, Blackberry Smoke's Charlie Starr sits down with Gibson Gear Guide's Dinesh Lekhraj for a rundown of his 20-year career with the...
Introducing the Gibson Custom Slash 1963 ES-335 Collector’s Edition Guitar
A limited-edition replica of the "beautiful and killer-sounding" vintage ES-335 Slash used on his new blues album, with just 50 pieces available to pre-order Gibson Custom has announced a limited Collector’s Edition reproduction of Slash’s 1963 ES-335, used to...
“If it makes it more accessible and achievable for girls to chase their dreams, then it’s a win in my book”—Miranda Lambert on Her New Epiphone Signature Acoustic
The Epiphone Miranda Lambert Bluebird Studio follows a successful collaboration with Gibson Epiphone has announced the Miranda Lambert Bluebird Studio, featuring a vivid Bluebonnet gloss finish, a nod to the official flower of Texas, Miranda's home state. Inspired by...
Joe Bonamassa’s Essential Advice for Guitarists
Knowing keys and unlocking the fretboard are central areas of knowledge, according to the modern blues virtuoso In this video conversation with Dinesh Lekhraj on the Gibson Gear Guide, Joe Bonamassa shares what he describes as the "best advice" he can give guitarists,...
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“The first paying gig, I was 15. I started playing in all those bars, and I would have to sneak in”—Blackberry Smoke’s Charlie Starr
Charlie Starr on his early days, single-pickup guitars, Les Paul Juniors, his signature Southern rock sound, and more In this video, Blackberry Smoke's Charlie Starr sits down with Gibson Gear Guide's Dinesh Lekhraj for a rundown of his 20-year career with the...
The Process: Gibson CEO Cesar Gueikian and Master Luthier Jim DeCola Build Custom Guitars
Want to watch a CEO and a Master Luthier build guitars in a new video series from Gibson? Watch as Gibson CEO Cesar Gueikian and Master Luthier Jim DeCola work in tandem to build two custom guitars in a new Gibson social media series, “The Process: Building CEO 1...
Video: How to Install a P-90 Dogear Pickup in Your Electric Guitar
Watch Jim DeCola's complete step-by-step guide to installing a P-90 pickup, featuring a short soldering tutorial Do you love your electric guitar but want to experiment with its tone by installing a different flavor of P-90 pickup? In this episode of “Gibson’s Guide...
Joe Bonamassa’s Essential Advice for Guitarists
Knowing keys and unlocking the fretboard are central areas of knowledge, according to the modern blues virtuoso In this video conversation with Dinesh Lekhraj on the Gibson Gear Guide, Joe Bonamassa shares what he describes as the "best advice" he can give guitarists,...
Video: Understanding Gibson Acoustic Guitar Body Shapes and How They Sound
Three things you must consider when buying your first Gibson acoustic guitar In this Gibson acoustic guitar comparison, host Dinesh Lekhraj from the Gibson Gear Guide demonstrates four of Gibson's most popular acoustic guitars, exploring how differences in body shape...
Video: How to Adjust and Set Up Your Bass Guitar
Get those low frequencies happening with great intonation and tone In this episode of “Gibson’s Guide to Guitar Setup and Maintenance,” Gibson Master Luthier Jim DeCola takes viewers through the correct process for setting up a bass guitar. Jim covers all the...
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Video: How to Install a P-90 Dogear Pickup in Your Electric Guitar
Watch Jim DeCola's complete step-by-step guide to installing a P-90 pickup, featuring a short soldering tutorial Do you love your electric guitar but want to experiment with its tone by installing a different flavor of P-90 pickup? In this episode of “Gibson’s Guide...
Even The Beatles Had a Producer—Production Advice and Creative Exercises to Jumpstart a Composition
Consider the role of a producer in the recording studio. Here are some ways to self-produce and reach higher creative levels Producers play a pivotal yet enigmatic role in the music industry's machinations. For those seeking production advice, it's sometimes hard to...
Joe Bonamassa’s Essential Advice for Guitarists
Knowing keys and unlocking the fretboard are central areas of knowledge, according to the modern blues virtuoso In this video conversation with Dinesh Lekhraj on the Gibson Gear Guide, Joe Bonamassa shares what he describes as the "best advice" he can give guitarists,...
Video: How to Adjust and Set Up Your Bass Guitar
Get those low frequencies happening with great intonation and tone In this episode of “Gibson’s Guide to Guitar Setup and Maintenance,” Gibson Master Luthier Jim DeCola takes viewers through the correct process for setting up a bass guitar. Jim covers all the...
Video: How to Install Humbucker Pickups on Electric Guitar
Essential pro tips for installing new humbucking pickups in electric guitars Have you been tempted to try a new humbucker™ in your favorite guitar but are too nervous to take that leap? Help is at hand. Gibson’s Master Luthier Jim DeCola is here to help you experiment...
How to Fix Strap Buttons and Install Strap Locks on Your Electric Guitar
Securing a guitar for stage and studio use is essential In this episode of "Gibson’s Guide to Guitar Setup and Maintenance," guitar enthusiasts of all levels will learn the essentials of replacing guitar strap buttons. Led by Gibson's Master Luthier, Jim DeCola, this...
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Revolutionary 1950s Designs From the Gibson Archives Revealed Afresh
Just what went on in the heads of creative teams during Gibson's golden age? In a new article on Reverb.com, renowned guitar historian Tony Bacon takes us back in time with a newly published exploration of drawings from the Gibson archives. He chronicles long-hidden...
A Love-Letter to the Gibson Les Paul
70 years may be a blink in the eye of history but, over the course of seven decades, the Gibson Les Paul has carved out a monolithic presence in popular culture As old as rock ’n’ roll itself, since 1952 the Gibson Les Paul has traveled along musical ley lines,...
Gibson Amps: A History of Innovation
From small tube combos to huge stereo rigs, Gibson amplifiers blazed a trail In returning to the amplifier business with the Falcon 5 and Falcon 20, Gibson has drawn on a rich history of innovation that leads right back to the dawn of the electric guitar itself in the...
Gibson Celebrates a New Era of the Gibson Gazette
Expect mobile-friendly curated news, features, exclusive content, tutorials, and an inside look at Gibson Welcome to the Gibson Gazette—the new online home for all things Gibson, including trending guitar news, new product announcements, artist interviews, videos,...
Inside New York’s Legendary Rudy’s Music with GibsonTV’s “The Scene”
Where music greats like Carlos Santana, Kirk Hammett, Dave Grohl, and Lenny Kravitz go to explore vintage treasures If you’re ever wondering, “What’s the best guitar store in New York?” Rudy’s Music in Soho would be somewhere at the top of that list. Learn everything...
What Makes the Gibson Les Paul Supreme and SG Supreme Evolving Works of Art?
The Supremes were launched with innovation in mind—new Les Paul and SG models for those who appreciate the finer things As a 130-year-old brand like no other in the musical instrument industry, one of Gibson’s charms is its rich archive of creative treasures, some...