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Video: Serj Tankian Debuts New Single “Justice Will Shine On” on Gibson Records
The multifaceted System Of A Down lead singer and lyricist is back with a new, impassioned hard rock anthem Serj Tankian—the frontman of GRAMMY® Award-winning rock band System Of A Down—is back with his powerful new single, “Justice Will Shine On.” This new anthem is...
The Mysterines Create “Swamped and Stagnant Lullabies From an Underworld Carnival Pond Dream”
Their sophomore album Afraid of Tomorrows showcases the band's maturity and growth 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...
Introducing the Epiphone YUNGBLUD SG Junior: “Rock music only survives if we keep evolving the genre”
A stripped-down signature model for the new breed of guitarists A longtime SG™ Junior fan, YUNGBLUD has collaborated with Epiphone on his first signature model. The YUNGBLUD SG Junior is a limited-edition model designed to reflect its namesake's bold and rebellious...
“I don’t got no obligation,” roar The Linda Lindas on the title track of their new album—“just brush off all expectation”
The unexpected rise of The Linda Lindas came after their performance of “Racist, Sexist Boy” for the Los Angeles Public Library in May 2021 In line with the brand’s ongoing commitment to elevating new music from emerging musicians around the world, the...
Gibson Gives Music Scholarship Program Announces Second Annual Sister Rosetta Tharpe Scholarship With the Arkansas Arts Academy
Vocalist and guitarist Luis Melchor receives the award Gibson proudly announces the recipient of the second annual Gibson Gives Sister Rosetta Tharpe music scholarship: Luis Melchor, a talented music student from the Arkansas Art Academy. This scholarship, named in...
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...
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Video: Exclusive Guitars You Can Only Buy From Gibson.com and the Gibson Garage
New limited-edition Gibson electric and acoustic models with exclusive finishes, custom specifications, and more Are you looking for insight into the standout exclusive guitars offered only on Gibson.com or at one of our Gibson Garage locations? Look no further. In...
Introducing the Epiphone YUNGBLUD SG Junior: “Rock music only survives if we keep evolving the genre”
A stripped-down signature model for the new breed of guitarists A longtime SG™ Junior fan, YUNGBLUD has collaborated with Epiphone on his first signature model. The YUNGBLUD SG Junior is a limited-edition model designed to reflect its namesake's bold and rebellious...
Why a Single-Pickup Electric Guitar is All You Need and More Versatile Than You Think
Though they often began life as 'student' instruments, single-pickup guitars such as the Les Paul Junior have featured on some of rock's most incendiary recordings Yngwie Malmsteen may disagree, but the notion that less is more has a long and rich history in popular...
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...
Check Out These Cool Gibson Made to Measure Guitars at the Gibson Custom Shop
New Gibson Gear Guide video showcases killer guitars custom-ordered via the Gibson Made to Measure program Ever wanted to get your hands on a Frost Blue 1959 Gibson ES-355 with Murphy Lab aging? Or a Purple Void Les Paul™ Deluxe with P-90s and a neck volute? Or how...
“What’s cool is this guitar has tons of stories built into it”
The first solidbody Epiphone design goes under the microscope in a new video Epiphone continues to celebrate the return of a beloved classic—the USA-made Epiphone Coronet. First introduced in 1958, this iconic solidbody electric guitar has captured the hearts of...
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Video: Serj Tankian Debuts New Single “Justice Will Shine On” on Gibson Records
The multifaceted System Of A Down lead singer and lyricist is back with a new, impassioned hard rock anthem Serj Tankian—the frontman of GRAMMY® Award-winning rock band System Of A Down—is back with his powerful new single, “Justice Will Shine On.” This new anthem is...
Video: Celisse Teaches You How to Sing and Play Guitar at the Same Time
Join Celisse as she kicks off a new Gibson App songwriting lesson series and guides you step-by-step through more advanced concepts Curious about mastering the art of singing and playing guitar at the same time? In this Gibson App video, you'll learn the importance of...
The Mysterines Create “Swamped and Stagnant Lullabies From an Underworld Carnival Pond Dream”
Their sophomore album Afraid of Tomorrows showcases the band's maturity and growth 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...
Introducing the Epiphone YUNGBLUD SG Junior: “Rock music only survives if we keep evolving the genre”
A stripped-down signature model for the new breed of guitarists A longtime SG™ Junior fan, YUNGBLUD has collaborated with Epiphone on his first signature model. The YUNGBLUD SG Junior is a limited-edition model designed to reflect its namesake's bold and rebellious...
The Greatest Guitar Solos of All Time—Learn Nothing Else Matters by Metallica
Gibson App instructor Jamie Humphries takes you through this famous and beloved James Hetfield guitar solo from The Black Album "Nothing Else Matters" by Metallica is one of the band's most celebrated songs. It debuted in 1991 on their self-titled album, aka The Black...
“I don’t got no obligation,” roar The Linda Lindas on the title track of their new album—“just brush off all expectation”
The unexpected rise of The Linda Lindas came after their performance of “Racist, Sexist Boy” for the Los Angeles Public Library in May 2021 In line with the brand’s ongoing commitment to elevating new music from emerging musicians around the world, the...
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Video: Guitar Finger Positions & Muscle Memory
Learn about tablature, notation, fingering, and muscle memory via the Gibson App In this beginner video from the Gibson App, you’ll get a quick, high-level view of guitar finger positions and the common idea of how to place your fingers to execute scales on the neck...
Video: Celisse Teaches You How to Sing and Play Guitar at the Same Time
Join Celisse as she kicks off a new Gibson App songwriting lesson series and guides you step-by-step through more advanced concepts Curious about mastering the art of singing and playing guitar at the same time? In this Gibson App video, you'll learn the importance of...
Video: Exclusive Guitars You Can Only Buy From Gibson.com and the Gibson Garage
New limited-edition Gibson electric and acoustic models with exclusive finishes, custom specifications, and more Are you looking for insight into the standout exclusive guitars offered only on Gibson.com or at one of our Gibson Garage locations? Look no further. In...
The Greatest Guitar Solos of All Time—Learn Nothing Else Matters by Metallica
Gibson App instructor Jamie Humphries takes you through this famous and beloved James Hetfield guitar solo from The Black Album "Nothing Else Matters" by Metallica is one of the band's most celebrated songs. It debuted in 1991 on their self-titled album, aka The Black...
Video: What is the Ideal Hand Motion for Guitar Picking and Strumming?
Getting your arm and wrist accustomed to the best motion for technique and tempo is essential In this Gibson App video, you’ll get an overview of how to position your hand, wrist, and arm for maximum control of different techniques. The Gibson App provides visual...
Video: What Kind of Pain or Pitfalls Should I Expect as a New Guitarist?
Some pain during practice sessions as a beginner is normal, but it will go away One of the most common challenges when first learning to play the guitar is dealing with fingertip pain—especially if you are learning to play with a steel-string guitar. Pressing down on...
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Video: Guitar Finger Positions & Muscle Memory
Learn about tablature, notation, fingering, and muscle memory via the Gibson App In this beginner video from the Gibson App, you’ll get a quick, high-level view of guitar finger positions and the common idea of how to place your fingers to execute scales on the neck...
Video: Celisse Teaches You How to Sing and Play Guitar at the Same Time
Join Celisse as she kicks off a new Gibson App songwriting lesson series and guides you step-by-step through more advanced concepts Curious about mastering the art of singing and playing guitar at the same time? In this Gibson App video, you'll learn the importance of...
The Greatest Guitar Solos of All Time—Learn Nothing Else Matters by Metallica
Gibson App instructor Jamie Humphries takes you through this famous and beloved James Hetfield guitar solo from The Black Album "Nothing Else Matters" by Metallica is one of the band's most celebrated songs. It debuted in 1991 on their self-titled album, aka The Black...
Video: What is the Ideal Hand Motion for Guitar Picking and Strumming?
Getting your arm and wrist accustomed to the best motion for technique and tempo is essential In this Gibson App video, you’ll get an overview of how to position your hand, wrist, and arm for maximum control of different techniques. The Gibson App provides visual...
Video: What Kind of Pain or Pitfalls Should I Expect as a New Guitarist?
Some pain during practice sessions as a beginner is normal, but it will go away One of the most common challenges when first learning to play the guitar is dealing with fingertip pain—especially if you are learning to play with a steel-string guitar. Pressing down on...
Why a Single-Pickup Electric Guitar is All You Need and More Versatile Than You Think
Though they often began life as 'student' instruments, single-pickup guitars such as the Les Paul Junior have featured on some of rock's most incendiary recordings Yngwie Malmsteen may disagree, but the notion that less is more has a long and rich history in popular...
History
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...
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,...