Kirk Fletcher teaches the blues

Video: Discover the heartbeat of Chicago blues rhythm on guitar

In this Gibson App video, bluesman Kirk Fletcher explores one of the essential rhythms at the core of countless classic blues tunes

In the latest episode of Gibson TV en Español’s “Cómo Suena,” the new Les Paul Studio goes under the microscope

In this episode of “Cómo Suena,” discover the superior tone of the new Gibson Les Paul Studio with demos from four accomplished players

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The MESA/Boogie 90s Dual Rectifier returns

The MESA/Boogie 90s Dual Rectifier returns

The guitar amplifier that defined the sound of heavy music in the 1990s is back for a new generation of rock and metal players Once in a while, a generational product comes along and changes the sound of music. When the MESA/Boogie Dual Rectifier® Solo Head arrived in...

Famous guitarists show you why they love the P-90 sound

Famous guitarists show you why they love the P-90 sound

In this Gibson Gear Guide video, hear in detail what makes the P-90 pickup a weapon of choice among great players in the know In this Gibson Gear Guide video, hear from Charlie Starr, Joe Bonamassa, and Jared James Nichols about what makes the P-90 pickup a weapon of...

Gear

The MESA/Boogie 90s Dual Rectifier returns

The MESA/Boogie 90s Dual Rectifier returns

The guitar amplifier that defined the sound of heavy music in the 1990s is back for a new generation of rock and metal players Once in a while, a generational product comes along and changes the sound of music. When the MESA/Boogie Dual Rectifier® Solo Head arrived in...

The best gifts for guitar players

The best gifts for guitar players

From instruments to hats, find the ideal holiday gift for the musician in your life Do you have a guitarist in your life who needs a gift? Chances are you do: 16 million people started learning guitar during the Covid-19 pandemic, and millions more were already...

Essential gifts for electric guitar players

Essential gifts for electric guitar players

Gear Acquisition Syndrome fodder for the holidays If there’s one thing guitarists love, it’s new gear. For 20 years or more, there’s even been a term for this desire to have it all: Gear Acquisition Syndrome, or G.A.S. However, gear can be very personal. Finding the...

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Gibson TV en Español: Mi Historia featuring Manuel Medrano

Gibson TV en Español: Mi Historia featuring Manuel Medrano

The singer-songwriter shares his story, discusses the timeless appeal of the Gibson J-45, and performs In this new episode of Mi Historia, exclusive to Gibson TV en Español, Manuel Medrano, one of the most important singer-songwriters of his generation, shares how he...

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Video: How to play a classic blues guitar turnaround

Video: How to play a classic blues guitar turnaround

Let Kirk Fletcher guide you toward creative blues turnarounds In this Gibson App video, modern blues star Kirk Fletcher guides you toward using blues turnarounds, showcasing a country-blues-inspired turnaround in the key of E. This is perfect for bridging between...

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Video: How to play a classic blues guitar turnaround

Video: How to play a classic blues guitar turnaround

Let Kirk Fletcher guide you toward creative blues turnarounds In this Gibson App video, modern blues star Kirk Fletcher guides you toward using blues turnarounds, showcasing a country-blues-inspired turnaround in the key of E. This is perfect for bridging between...

History

Gibson Hummingbird vs Gibson SJ-200—what’s the difference?

Gibson Hummingbird vs Gibson SJ-200—what’s the difference?

Let’s examine the differences between the Gibson Hummingbird and Gibson SJ-200 so you can decide which acoustic guitar is right for you You’re here because you can’t decide between the two major players in the Gibson Acoustic lineup, and you want to know the...

A love-letter to the Gibson Les Paul

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

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...