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Video: Eric Peterson of Testament shares 30 years of metal in the latest episode of Riff Lords
The thrash metal icon breaks down classic Testament tracks and reveals secrets behind his tone In the latest Gibson TV episode of Riff Lords, Eric Peterson dissects more than three decades of hard-hitting riffs, guiding fans step by step through the iconic Testament...
The Gibson Artist Spotlight Program announces its 2025 roster of musicians
This launch marks the program’s second year The Gibson Artist Spotlight Program has announced an exciting roster of up-and-coming artists for 2025. After launching the first wave of artists in 2024, the program continues to feature an international array of musicians...
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...
Video: Gibson TV en Español releases “Mi Epiphone” featuring Sabi Satizábal and her Epiphone Casino Coupe
Satizábal’s Epi Coupe bridges a gap in her shows In this episode of Gibson TV en Español's “Mi Epiphone,” Sabi Satizábal tells us how her Epiphone Casino Coupe changed the way she plays and how she has developed a very special relationship with the guitar through...
Best of 2024: The most popular guitar content of the year from the Gibson Gazette
Join us in celebrating the standout content of 2024 and discover what captivated readers as we look forward to 2025 As we prepare to close the guitar case on 2024, it’s time to reflect on the stories that captured our imaginations, sparked endless conversations, and...
Best of 2024: Must-have guitars from Gibson Custom Select and other Gibson exclusives
Enjoy a year-end review of the most head-turning and talked about Gibson Custom Select models to come out of the collection’s inaugural year—plus more Gibson exclusives! 2024 saw the launch of Gibson Custom Select, a series of guitars with hand-selected features by...
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Best of 2024: The most popular videos of the year from the Gibson Gear Guide
A no-nonsense compilation of the stuff you loved the most this year Feast your eyes, guitar enthusiasts, on the videos that made the biggest splash around the world during 2024. From deep dives into legendary tones and behind-the-scenes craftory tours to enlightening...
Best of 2024: Must-have guitars from Gibson Custom Select and other Gibson exclusives
Enjoy a year-end review of the most head-turning and talked about Gibson Custom Select models to come out of the collection’s inaugural year—plus more Gibson exclusives! 2024 saw the launch of Gibson Custom Select, a series of guitars with hand-selected features by...
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
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...
Gibson Certified Vintage releases its final vintage guitar drop for 2024
Check out the latest curated, authenticated, and certified instruments from the Gibson Certified Vintage program Gibson has revealed its final selection of Gibson Certified Vintage instruments for 2024, offering collectors and enthusiasts an unprecedented opportunity...
“There’s a rawness to it. If you don’t capture that, it sounds wrong immediately”
How unreleased recordings, vintage microphones, and period-correct Gibson guitars helped A Complete Unknown star Timothée Chalamet and Executive Music Producer Nick Baxter recreate Bob Dylan’s towering early music for the silver screen Bob Dylan remains both...
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Video: Eric Peterson of Testament shares 30 years of metal in the latest episode of Riff Lords
The thrash metal icon breaks down classic Testament tracks and reveals secrets behind his tone In the latest Gibson TV episode of Riff Lords, Eric Peterson dissects more than three decades of hard-hitting riffs, guiding fans step by step through the iconic Testament...
The Gibson Artist Spotlight Program announces its 2025 roster of musicians
This launch marks the program’s second year The Gibson Artist Spotlight Program has announced an exciting roster of up-and-coming artists for 2025. After launching the first wave of artists in 2024, the program continues to feature an international array of musicians...
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...
Best of 2024: The most popular videos of the year from the Gibson Gear Guide
A no-nonsense compilation of the stuff you loved the most this year Feast your eyes, guitar enthusiasts, on the videos that made the biggest splash around the world during 2024. From deep dives into legendary tones and behind-the-scenes craftory tours to enlightening...
“My ES-339 in Blueberry Burst is a very important guitar”
Hiroki Kamemoto joins the Gibson Artist Spotlight program 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 of...
“There’s a rawness to it. If you don’t capture that, it sounds wrong immediately”
How unreleased recordings, vintage microphones, and period-correct Gibson guitars helped A Complete Unknown star Timothée Chalamet and Executive Music Producer Nick Baxter recreate Bob Dylan’s towering early music for the silver screen Bob Dylan remains both...
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Video: Eric Peterson of Testament shares 30 years of metal in the latest episode of Riff Lords
The thrash metal icon breaks down classic Testament tracks and reveals secrets behind his tone In the latest Gibson TV episode of Riff Lords, Eric Peterson dissects more than three decades of hard-hitting riffs, guiding fans step by step through the iconic Testament...
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 In this Gibson App lesson, modern blues star Kirk Fletcher dives into a classic blues rhythm, perfect for shuffles and swing blues. Using ninth chords, this groove...
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...
Video: Gibson TV en Español releases “Mi Epiphone” featuring Sabi Satizábal and her Epiphone Casino Coupe
Satizábal’s Epi Coupe bridges a gap in her shows In this episode of Gibson TV en Español's “Mi Epiphone,” Sabi Satizábal tells us how her Epiphone Casino Coupe changed the way she plays and how she has developed a very special relationship with the guitar through...
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…
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...
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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 In this Gibson App lesson, modern blues star Kirk Fletcher dives into a classic blues rhythm, perfect for shuffles and swing blues. Using ninth chords, this groove...
Strings attached: Electric versus acoustic guitars – which suits you?
Understand the key differences between electric and acoustic guitars to choose your ideal match You’ve set your sights on becoming the next great guitarist—your generation’s Jimi Hendrix. The first step to mastering the art of the riff? Choosing the perfect guitar. ...
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
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
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…
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...
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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...
What makes the Gibson Les Paul Supreme, SG Supreme, and ES Supreme evolving works of art?
The Supreme Collection was launched with innovation in mind and contains elevated versions of the iconic Gibson Les Paul, SG and ES guitars. Find out more and read the origin story of their Art Deco headstock inlay here With the arrival of the Gibson ES™ Supreme...
Shoegaze: The dreamlike guitar-driven genre defined by My Bloody Valentine and Ride
What is the shoegaze aesthetic, and how does one unravel it? What constitutes a proper shoegaze band? Nobody can pin it down. All one can say with some certainty is that timbre and mood are central to it. The genre might be creatively described as the music industry’s...
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...