Riff Lords: Eric Peterson of Testament

Video: Eric Peterson of Testament shares 30 years of metal in the latest episode of Riff Lords

In the latest episode of “Riff Lords,” Eric Peterson dissects more than three decades of iconic Testament tracks
Gibson Artist Spotlight collage

The Gibson Artist Spotlight Program announces its 2025 roster of musicians

The Gibson Artist Spotlight Program has announced the latest roster of up-and-coming artists for 2025, marking the second year for the program

Kirk Fletcher teaches uptown blues

Video: Kirk Fletcher shows you how to master an uptown blues rhythm like a pro

Learn how to play this classic blues guitar groove courtesy of Kirk Fletcher, a modern blues master

News

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 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...

Artists

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...

Video

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...

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...

So you’ve just got a guitar for Christmas? Start here…

So you’ve just got a guitar for Christmas? Start here…

11 essential guides for new guitarists that will help you make the most of your shiny new six-string Perhaps the generous gift-giver of your new guitar did a great job of hiding the size and shape of your present under the tree. You've opened it, and to your great...

Learn

Fret not: Easy steps to mastering the guitar with Gibson

Fret not: Easy steps to mastering the guitar with Gibson

Learning guitar is one of many paths to creativity, relaxation, and personal expression If you’ve been bitten by the music bug, you might be considering picking up and learning the guitar. But how do guitarists learn to shred, strum, and fingerpick with ease? In this...

Understanding guitar tuning

Understanding guitar tuning

When your strings are harmonious, a guitar is magical Guitar tuning is a must for every player—unless you want to strum ear-splitting chords or induce a cringe among the seasoned musicians in your midst. But what does standard guitar tuning look like, and how do you...

Acoustic guitar terms every player should know

Acoustic guitar terms every player should know

Learning the slang, lingo, and technical nomenclature in guitar culture helps players progress Learning to play guitar isn’t unlike learning another language. On top of general music theory jargon, you’ll also encounter a number of acoustic guitar terms that may be...

So you’ve just got a guitar for Christmas? Start here…

So you’ve just got a guitar for Christmas? Start here…

11 essential guides for new guitarists that will help you make the most of your shiny new six-string Perhaps the generous gift-giver of your new guitar did a great job of hiding the size and shape of your present under the tree. You've opened it, and to your great...

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...