150 Years of Epiphone: The House of Stathopoulo Remains Strong
A storied journey in the world of exceptional instruments 19 Jul 2023 Epiphone has a rich and fascinating history that spans 150 years. From its humble family-owned origin to its present-day status as a respected global brand in the guitar industry, Epiphone...
A History of the Epiphone Casino
The long and winding road of a rock maverick The Epiphone Casino might be the House of Stathopoulo’s most iconic instrument thanks to its association with The Beatles. These two guitars—the Gibson J-160E and the Epiphone Casino—are legendary instruments...
The History of Glam Rock
How a movement was powered by Gibson guitars Some genres are purely about the sonic elements in play, and some are decidedly not! “Rock and roll with lipstick on.” That’s how John Lennon famously described 70s glam rock. The former Beatle might have added that,...
Legends of the Les Paul: Gary Moore
From Thin Lizzy to “Parisienne Walkways,” the Northern Irish guitarist was synonymous with the Gibson Les Paul The Career From his days with Skid Row and Thin Lizzy to his incendiary solo work, Gary Moore produced some of the most electrifying performances known to...
10 Mythic Gibsons, from Lucille to Les Paul’s Log
Legendary Gibson guitars with a story to tell Myths emerge when extraordinary people do extraordinary things. Before long, the tales of their exploits pass through the generations, and new legends arise. Special guitars, like the magic swords of heroes, also match...
Introducing the Gibson Family of Brands
More than just guitars GIBSON What began out of a Kalamazoo, Michigan workshop in 1894 grew into a celebrated dynasty—a family of brands. We are the world’s leading manufacturer of excellently crafted musical instruments. For over 125 years, Gibson’s master...