Why a single-pickup electric guitar is all you need and more versatile than you think

by Chris Vinnicombe | Jul 9, 2024 | Gear, Learn

Though they often began life as ‘student’ instruments, single-pickup guitars such as the Les Paul Junior have featured on some of rock’s most incendiary recordings Yngwie Malmsteen may disagree, but the notion that less is more has a long and rich...

What makes the Gibson Les Paul Supreme, SG Supreme, and ES Supreme evolving works of art?

by Shane Sanders | Jul 9, 2024 | Gear, History, News

The Supreme Collection was launched with innovation in mind and contains elevated versions of the iconic Gibson Les Paul, SG and ES guitars. Find out more and read the origin story of their Art Deco headstock inlay here With the arrival of the Gibson ES™ Supreme...

The greatest guitar solos of all time: Learn Mississippi Queen by Mountain

by Shane Sanders | Jul 8, 2024 | Learn, Video

Follow along as Jared James Nichols teaches how to play this iconic Leslie West solo note-for-note In this Gibson App video, Gibson Ambassador Jared James Nichols guides you through the expressive second solo heard in the song “Mississippi Queen,”...

Video: How to find the right frets faster as a beginner guitarist

by Shane Sanders | Jul 5, 2024 | Learn, Video

Using the fretboard position markers, basic note memorization, and the CAGED system together to help you master the fretboard In this video from the Gibson App, you’ll encounter tips on how to memorize the fretboard more quickly. It’s an essential part of your...

Gibson TV drops the latest episode of The Collection, featuring Paul Stanley of Kiss

by Shane Sanders | Jul 4, 2024 | Artists, News, Video

Find out what lurks in the guitar universe of Paul Stanley, the Starchild himself In this episode of Gibson TV’s The Collection, host Mark Agnesi explores Paul Stanley’s impressive guitar collection at the KISS Warehouse. Stanley unveils some of his...