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More gain, please! MESA/Boogie announces first-ever official production run of the legendary Mark IIC++
The off-menu “Metal Mod” used by hard rock and metal royalty is available now, for a limited time only The reintroduction of the renowned and coveted MESA/Boogie® Mark IIC+ left fans asking about the “off menu” mod known in metal circles as the “C++ Mod.” During...
Gibson Generation Group (G3) celebrates the Class of 2025
Fostering a diverse new generation of young guitar players, songwriters, and music creators across the globe The Gibson Generation Group (G3) is celebrating the upcoming graduation of the Class of 2025. A powerful two-year mentorship program that fosters a diverse new...
12 new guitars only available direct from Gibson.com and the Gibson Garage
From Gibson Custom Les Pauls with two-tone paint jobs to classic acoustics with red spruce tops, see what's new for July 2025 From alternative histories to souped-up acoustic guitars, this collection of 12 new instruments showcases some unique offerings that are only...
Gibson celebrates 50 years of crafting guitars in Music City with new Les Paul Music City Special – 50th Anniversary
Limited to 650 units per finish worldwide, available now on Gibson.com and at Gibson Garage locations 2025 marks a major milestone for Gibson: 50 years of handcrafting guitars in the heart of Nashville, Tennessee. To honor this journey, Gibson introduces the...
Lost to the Future: A new update on Marty McFly’s missing ES-345 guitar
Mark Agnesi shares key details that will narrow down the search You are probably aware by now of the global search that Gibson has instigated for the missing Cherry Red ES-345 from the iconic 1985 movie Back to the Future. Perhaps you've even seen Dateline's Keith...
KRK elevates entry-level studio monitoring with the versatile KREATE series launch
Budget-friendly and exceptional audio clarity for any studio environment The legendary KRK Systems has unveiled its highly anticipated KREATE Series studio monitors, featuring three versatile models designed for producers, mix engineers, musicians, and content...
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More gain, please! MESA/Boogie announces first-ever official production run of the legendary Mark IIC++
The off-menu “Metal Mod” used by hard rock and metal royalty is available now, for a limited time only The reintroduction of the renowned and coveted MESA/Boogie® Mark IIC+ left fans asking about the “off menu” mod known in metal circles as the “C++ Mod.” During...
12 new guitars only available direct from Gibson.com and the Gibson Garage
From Gibson Custom Les Pauls with two-tone paint jobs to classic acoustics with red spruce tops, see what's new for July 2025 From alternative histories to souped-up acoustic guitars, this collection of 12 new instruments showcases some unique offerings that are only...
Six famous guitarists and their favorite 1959 Gibson Les Paul guitars
Check out six incredible 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standards from some of the world's best guitar collections In this compilation taken from episodes of Gibson TV’s The Collection, six famous guitar collectors—Slash (Guns N’ Roses, Velvet Revolver, Slash feat. Myles...
Gibson celebrates 50 years of crafting guitars in Music City with new Les Paul Music City Special – 50th Anniversary
Limited to 650 units per finish worldwide, available now on Gibson.com and at Gibson Garage locations 2025 marks a major milestone for Gibson: 50 years of handcrafting guitars in the heart of Nashville, Tennessee. To honor this journey, Gibson introduces the...
Which Epiphone SG is best for you in 2025 & ultimate comparison
Which is the best Epiphone SG for you in 2025? Read our ultimate Epiphone SG comparison and buyer’s guide The Gibson SG™ electric guitar is one of the most instantly recognizable musical instruments in the world. From its sharp double-cutaway horns to its punchy sound...
Gibson Les Paul vs Gibson SG: What’s the difference?
Here are the main differences between the Gibson Les Paul Standard vs Gibson SG Standard electric guitars, including tone, weight, build, and how they feel to play You’ve made the decision you want one (or both) of two of the most iconic guitars in musical history—the...
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Gibson Generation Group (G3) celebrates the Class of 2025
Fostering a diverse new generation of young guitar players, songwriters, and music creators across the globe The Gibson Generation Group (G3) is celebrating the upcoming graduation of the Class of 2025. A powerful two-year mentorship program that fosters a diverse new...
The AC/DC European tour continues and then roars back home with a Power Up stadium tour
With numerous European dates remaining, AC/DC plans five finale shows in Australia After the European leg of their tour wraps up, legendary Aussie rockers AC/DC are set to bring the thunder back to their homeland with a five‑city stadium tour this November and...
Epiphone introduces the limited-edition Jeff Beck Oxblood 1954 Les Paul
A tribute to one of the most iconic electric guitars in history, made famous by Jeff Beck As part of the Inspired By Gibson Custom collection, Epiphone has unveiled an electrifying new tribute: the Jeff Beck Oxblood 1954 Les Paul™, a meticulously crafted homage to one...
YUNGBLUD on Bludfest and the classic rock energy of new studio album, Idols
“Real instruments, real orchestra, real f**king album. That’s what we wanted to do” It’s safe to say that YUNGBLUD has a lot going on at the moment. We catch up with the 27-year-old English singer-songwriter at the Gibson Garage London, two days ahead of the release...
The Saint Cecilia on participating in the Gibson Artist Spotlight program: “I think every guitar player on planet Earth dreams to have something like this happen to them”
The Saint Cecilia joins the Gibson Spotlight Artist program Hailing from Costa Rica, The Saint Cecilia is a four-piece rock band that channels the raw energy and soul of classic rock into a modern expression. The band was formed by Costa Rican natives Stewart Heigold...
John Lee Hooker’s Boom Boom hits vinyl: A blues milestone returns
Iconic tracks revived—a great John Lee Hooker vinyl experience coming in July BMG has unveiled exciting news for blues enthusiasts worldwide: the long-awaited vinyl release of the late John Lee Hooker's iconic album Boom Boom. Scheduled for July 25, 2025, this marks...
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Six famous guitarists and their favorite 1959 Gibson Les Paul guitars
Check out six incredible 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standards from some of the world's best guitar collections In this compilation taken from episodes of Gibson TV’s The Collection, six famous guitar collectors—Slash (Guns N’ Roses, Velvet Revolver, Slash feat. Myles...
Grunge guitar lesson: How to play guitar chords like Soundgarden
A journey through brooding guitar chords inspired by "Black Hole Sun" The Gibson App has released its latest beginner’s video tutorial, paying tribute to one of the most distinctive grunge guitar tones of the 1990s. In this lesson, you can learn how to play a...
Video guitar lesson: Play riffs like Nirvana
Kurt Cobain's power chord secret revealed Nirvana reshaped the landscape of modern music with their influential 1991 album, Nevermind. Kurt Cobain's rhythm guitar style, showcased to thrilling, hitmaking effect in tracks like "Smells Like Teen Spirit" and "Lithium,"...
The official Epiphone Les Paul buyer’s guide 2025
We’ll help you decide which Epiphone Les Paul is the best for you in our complete Epiphone Les Paul comparison for 2025 The Les Paul™ is more than just a guitar. It’s one of the most iconic instruments in music history and a must-have for countless players, no matter...
Dateline’s Keith Morrison joins the search for Marty McFly’s missing Back to the Future Gibson ES-345
Lost to the Future: Modern investigative journalism meets 1980s time travel Keith Morrison, renowned for his distinctive voice and insightful storytelling, is a veteran Canadian broadcast journalist who has joined the hunt for Marty McFly’s Back to the Future ES-345™...
Gibson launches global search for missing Back to the Future ES-345 electric guitar, announces accompanying documentary
The pop culture moment that defined the 1980s and kickstarted guitar players everywhere is explored in a new Gibson Films documentary from director Doc Crotzer Gibson is on a worldwide mission to find the legendary Cherry Red ES-345™ guitar famously played by Michael...
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Grunge guitar lesson: How to play guitar chords like Soundgarden
A journey through brooding guitar chords inspired by "Black Hole Sun" The Gibson App has released its latest beginner’s video tutorial, paying tribute to one of the most distinctive grunge guitar tones of the 1990s. In this lesson, you can learn how to play a...
Video guitar lesson: Play riffs like Nirvana
Kurt Cobain's power chord secret revealed Nirvana reshaped the landscape of modern music with their influential 1991 album, Nevermind. Kurt Cobain's rhythm guitar style, showcased to thrilling, hitmaking effect in tracks like "Smells Like Teen Spirit" and "Lithium,"...
How to design your dream home music studio—essential tips for musicians and producers
Designing a home music recording studio can take many forms, including mobile-friendly setups and pro-level rooms In 2025, most tunes begin life on a phone or laptop. Guitarists don’t need a fancy live room to turn ideas into finished tracks—just a DAW app, a pair of...
Video Lesson: Learn a Soundgarden-inspired guitar riff in 7/4
Utilize a pseudo-drop-tuned sound by inverting power chords In this series of grunge video guitar lessons, we’ve already examined Alice in Chains and Stone Temple Pilots. Now, if you're chasing the thick, aggressive tones of Soundgarden’s Badmotorfinger era, this new...
Video lesson: How to play guitar like Stone Temple Pilots
Anchoring your third finger for this guitar riff is essential for a clean playthrough In the realm of grunge music, Stone Temple Pilots stand out as a unique force, hailing from San Diego, distinct from their early 1990s Seattle counterparts such as Alice in Chains....
Video guitar lesson: Master the shimmer of Jerry Cantrell’s open-string grunge riffs
Transform your rhythm playing with this lesson on Jerry Cantrell's guitar style by using expressive movable shapes that feature open strings In this Gibson App video, you'll discover that Jerry Cantrell’s guitar work for Alice in Chains is instantly recognizable for...
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Gibson Certified Vintage Manager Mitch Conrad on the 1959 Flying V breaking new ground for the program
Since 2023, Gibson Certified Vintage has provided vintage guitar buyers with an unmatched level of assurance. Its latest drop contains one of the most sought-after vintage instruments of them all… There aren't too many guitars that set the pulses of vintage guitar...
One of the rarest Gibson Les Pauls returns home
The tale of how a mysterious vintage Gibson SG was really a 1960 Gibson Les Paul Standard all along In the spring of 2012, one of my uncles reached out in search of information about a vintage Gibson guitar he had inherited from a close friend. Who else wants a close...
Gibson J-45 versus Gibson Hummingbird: What’s the difference?
These are the main differences between the Gibson J-45 and Gibson Hummingbird acoustic guitars—including sound and size What’s the difference between the Gibson J-45™ and Hummingbird™ acoustic guitars? It's a key part of the decision-making process when buying your...
A deep dive into the pentatonic scale for guitarists
How did five-note scales become popular in so many music genres and styles? Pentatonic scales, those beautiful and expressive five-note wonders, take two forms: those with semitones (hemitonic) and those without (anhemitonic). They are used worldwide in nearly every...
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...