Types of acoustic guitar strings—materials and gauges guide
Strings are the lifeblood of an acoustic guitar—without them, there’s no music. Guitar strings play such a vital role in the sound and feel of your instrument that it’s worth understanding the many different types of acoustic guitar strings. Join us as we compare...
What’s the difference between Epiphone Inspired by Gibson and Inspired by Gibson Custom guitars?
The differences between Epiphone’s Inspired by Gibson and Inspired by Gibson Custom guitars are explained in this Gibson Gear Guide comparison video
Acoustic guitar body types: Shapes, sizes and sounds explained
Explore the shapes, sizes, and sounds of the most popular acoustic guitar body types To pick up an acoustic guitar for the first time is to see a world of possibilities unfold. Whether you’re a beginner learning to play easy acoustic guitar songs or a stage veteran,...
Acoustic guitar maintenance: The basics
Perhaps you’re one of the 16 million people who took up guitar during the pandemic and it’s finally time to do some sprucing up.1 Or perhaps you’ve been playing for a while, and you need a quick maintenance refresher. Whatever your musical journey and how you ended up...
Gibson brings exclusive Dark Purple Burst finishes to three popular models
Gibson-exclusive Dark Purple finishes are now available on the ES-335, SG Modern, and Les Paul Modern Studio
Unveiling new Kramer Custom graphics guitars: Red Bullseye and Wild Zebra
Kramer adds two entries to the Custom Graphics Collection: the Kramer 84 in a “Red Bullseye” and Kramer Pacer “Wild Zebra” finish
The Gibson Pickup Shop announces seven new modern and original collection offerings
The Gibson Pickup Shop augments an already impressive lineup with seven new pickups with Quick Connect and new colorways
Announcing the USA-made Epiphone coronet in vintage cherry and ebony
Epiphone reintroduces the USA-made Coronet with modern features, exceptional playability, and a nitrocellulose finish
Introducing the Gibson Custom Slash 1963 ES-335 Collector’s Edition guitar
A limited-edition replica of the “beautiful and killer-sounding” vintage ES-335 Slash used on his new blues album, with just 50 pieces available
Gibson updates the modern collection acoustics with tri-burst versions of the Hummingbird Standard and the SJ-200 Standard
The Gibson Hummingbird Standard and the SJ-200 Standard are released in a Gibson-exclusive Tri-Burst finish