by Shane Sanders | May 27, 2023 | Gear, History
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...
by Shane Sanders | May 24, 2023 | Gear, Learn
Its single-cutaway body shape, carved maple top, and set-neck construction are iconic Beginning with the very first Les Paul electric guitar First introduced in collaboration with legendary artist Les Paul in 1952, the Gibson Les Paul™ electric guitar has a long and...
by Shane Sanders | Mar 19, 2023 | Artists
From gospel breakout star to trailblazing R&B guitarist, Sister Rosetta taught the world how to rock and roll The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has its critics, but arguably no artist was more overdue for recognition than Sister Rosetta Tharpe. Her induction into the...
by Shane Sanders | Mar 19, 2023 | History
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...
by Shane Sanders | Mar 17, 2023 | History, News
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...
