by Shane Sanders | Mar 4, 2025 | Gear, News
The Firebird Platypus offers players a Gibson Firebird experience that’s less of a mindset shift from other six-in-line guitars Gibson has launched the Firebird™ Platypus, paying tribute to a rare iteration of the iconic Gibson solidbody only found in 1965 and beloved...
by Shane Sanders | Jan 22, 2025 | Gear, News
By popular demand, our iconic Studio models are available with gloss nitrocellulose-finished Sitka spruce tops and your choice of rosewood or walnut for the back and sides Gibson Studio Series acoustic guitars are handcrafted in Bozeman, Montana, and built to...
by Shane Sanders | Jan 15, 2025 | Learn, Video
Learn about bending strings for deeper expression In this Gibson App video lesson, Irene Ketikidi introduces the bend and release technique, using semitone and whole-tone bends. When approaching phrasing with this in mind, you’ll find opportunities to decorate melodic...
by Gibson Staff | Dec 30, 2024 | Learn
When your strings are harmonious, a guitar is magical Guitar tuning is a must for every player—unless you want to strum ear-splitting chords or induce a cringe among the seasoned musicians in your midst. But what does standard guitar tuning look like, and how do you...
by Gibson Staff | Dec 27, 2024 | Learn
Learning the slang, lingo, and technical nomenclature in guitar culture helps players progress Learning to play guitar isn’t unlike learning another language. On top of general music theory jargon, you’ll also encounter a number of acoustic guitar terms that may be...