by Ara Ajizian | Aug 8, 2024 | Learn, Video
Basic functional elements of our instrument we should all know and understand I. Introduction For many guitar players, there’s a knowledge gap between a guitar that sounds great and plays well and how and why it got that way. Acoustic guitars can be subject to...
by Shane Sanders | Mar 1, 2024 | Learn, Video
Understanding intonation—and how to adjust it—is key to making your guitar play and sound in tune In this episode of “Gibson’s Guide to Guitar Setup and Maintenance,” Gibson Master Luthier Jim DeCola demonstrates the correct way to adjust the intonation on your...
by Gibson Staff | Aug 8, 2024 | Gear, Learn
Understanding the different uses of guitar capos and how to place them No matter how long you’ve been playing the guitar, there’s a good chance you have a capo lying around. Whether it came with your starter guitar set or was a stocking stuffer last Christmas,...
by Shane Sanders | Jun 28, 2024 | Learn, Video
Posture, finger position, thumb position, and wrist angle all work together to help you apply just the right amount of pressure on a fret for clean notes In this Gibson App video, you’ll learn how to fret clean notes and position your thumb, fingers, and wrist for...
by Shane Sanders | Jun 11, 2024 | Artists, News
A limited-edition instrument replicating the Blackberry Smoke frontman’s go-to guitar Gibson has released the limited edition signature Charlie Starr Les Paul™ Junior, a guitar that authentically reproduces the Blackberry Smoke frontman’s go-to 1956 Les...
