by Chris Vinnicombe | Jan 25, 2024 | Gear, History
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,...
by Chris Vinnicombe | Jan 23, 2024 | Gear, History
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...
by Chris Vinnicombe | Jan 18, 2024 | Gear, News
3D scanning, reverse engineering, and scientific analysis combine in the Gibson Pickup Shop’s recreations of the holy grail of guitar tone Gibson’s legendary “Patent Applied For” humbucking pickups were launched in 1957 and stand as a pinnacle in the world of electric...
by Chris Vinnicombe | Jan 16, 2024 | History, News
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,...
by Chris Vinnicombe | Jan 16, 2024 | Gear, News
Compact, low-wattage tube amplifiers reimagine vintage tone for the modern player After a long hiatus, Gibson is proud to be back in the guitar amplifier business. Inspired by vintage Gibson amplifiers and reimagined for today’s players, the Falcon 5 and Falcon 20 are...
