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Gibson and AMERICANAFEST announce events supporting Americana, roots artists, and women in music at the Gibson Garage
The events at the Gibson Garage Nashville honor women in music, including the iconic Mary Ford The Gibson Garage Nashville will host a series of performances during AMERICANAFEST, spotlighting Americana and roots music artists. On September 18, acts such as Seán...
Video: Take a closer look at the buffing process on Gibson acoustic guitars
Gibson TV demonstrates that the newly expanded acoustic craftory in Bozeman houses treasures of skill and talent In Bozeman, Montana, Gibson continues a legacy of crafting acoustic instruments that began in the 1890s. While the world has evolved, this art remains...
Gibson and Epiphone drop a new collection of snapback hats
A fresh lineup of snapback hats nods to the storied past of two iconic brands Gibson has introduced a fresh lineup of snapback hats that nod to Gibson's and Epiphone's storied past, blending vintage aesthetics with modern style. The refreshed Gibson and Epiphone...
Is this the most demanding guitar gig in the world?
Meet guitarist Matthew Lee from Songblazers, Cirque du Soleil’s “Journey Into Country Music” There are few streets in the world with a higher standard of musicianship than you’ll find inside the neon-lit honky tonks on Nashville’s famous Broadway. Even in...
Gibson revives the Victory, a cult favorite with modern upgrades
Features include a mahogany body, a compound fretboard radius, an Explorer headstock and more Gibson announces the return of the Victory, a forward-facing electric guitar design that captured the imagination of players in the 1980s and has since become a cult...
Gibson Falcon amps: now available in Surf Bronco
Get this exclusive new colorway only from the Gibson Garage and Gibson.com January 2024 saw Gibson return to the amplifier game in grand style with the Falcon series of all-tube combos. Now, these compact but feature-packed tone machines are available in Surf Bronco—a...
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Check out these cool Gibson Made to Measure guitars at the Gibson Custom Shop
New Gibson Gear Guide video showcases killer guitars custom-ordered via the Gibson Made to Measure program Ever wanted to get your hands on a Frost Blue 1959 Gibson ES-355 with Murphy Lab aging? Or a Purple Void Les Paul™ Deluxe with P-90s and a neck volute? Or how...
“What’s cool is this guitar has tons of stories built into it”
The first solidbody Epiphone design goes under the microscope in a new video Epiphone continues to celebrate the return of a beloved classic—the USA-made Epiphone Coronet. First introduced in 1958, this iconic solidbody electric guitar has captured the hearts of...
Introducing the MESA/Boogie JP-2C 1×12 combo, a collaboration with Dream Theater guitarist John Petrucci
Inspired by a 40-year partnership with the progressive-metal virtuoso, the MESA/Boogie JP-2C 1x12 Combo reimagines the Mark IIC+ Inspired by the brand's decades-long relationship with Dream Theater guitarist John Petrucci and their 2016 collaboration on the JP-2C™...
Gibson and Epiphone guitars represent in the new Rocksmith+ Playstation console release
Find and customize your favorite axe from our family of brands in the Ubisoft game Rocksmith+ In the new Rocksmith+ PlayStation release, the experience now integrates a beautiful array of Gibson and Epiphone guitar models into the lineup of choices a player makes for...
Introducing the Epiphone Bluegrass Collection featuring an Earl Scruggs banjo and Inspired by Gibson Custom F-5G mandolin
New models include Mastertone banjos, F-5 mandolins, and the Mandobird Epiphone has unveiled a new Bluegrass Collection featuring banjos and mandolins that pay homage to legendary Gibson instruments while offering modern playability and accessibility. This new lineup...
Easy acoustic guitar songs for beginners: Start strumming today
When you first picked up the guitar, you probably didn’t envision yourself practicing scales and doing exercises. No, you probably saw yourself playing along to your favorite songs. While practicing scales can be a vital part of improving your craft, there’s nothing...
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Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats release new album, South of Here
A heady blend of evocative storytelling and muscular R&B, the fourth studio album from Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats is out now via Stax Nathaniel Rateliff is a Gibson signature artist and a bona fide national treasure. Hot on the heels of the singles...
Introducing the MESA/Boogie JP-2C 1×12 combo, a collaboration with Dream Theater guitarist John Petrucci
Inspired by a 40-year partnership with the progressive-metal virtuoso, the MESA/Boogie JP-2C 1x12 Combo reimagines the Mark IIC+ Inspired by the brand's decades-long relationship with Dream Theater guitarist John Petrucci and their 2016 collaboration on the JP-2C™...
Gibson Custom launches the Jeff Beck “Yardburst”1959 Les Paul Standard
Commemorating the life of the legendary maestro Jeff Beck with a limited run of 130 instruments Jeff Beck is considered one of the best guitarists in history, capable of playing virtually anything in his own unique, soulful style. Beck rose to prominence in the...
Shoegaze: The dreamlike guitar-driven genre defined by My Bloody Valentine and Ride
What is the shoegaze aesthetic, and how does one unravel it? What constitutes a proper shoegaze band? Nobody can pin it down. All one can say with some certainty is that timbre and mood are central to it. The genre might be creatively described as the music industry’s...
Tigirlily Gold joins the Gibson Artist Spotlight Program
Versatility allows them to seamlessly transition from writing poignant ballads to crafting upbeat anthems In line with the brand’s ongoing commitment to elevating new music from emerging musicians around the world, the annual Gibson...
Introducing the Gibson Charlie Starr Les Paul Junior
A limited-edition instrument replicating the Blackberry Smoke frontman's go-to guitar Gibson has released the limited edition signature Charlie Starr Les Paul™ Junior, a guitar that authentically reproduces the Blackberry Smoke frontman's go-to 1956 Les Paul Junior in...
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Video: How to play a guitar string in the Gibson App
Realtime feedback will help beginners master notes and timing In this quick video, you’ll see and hear how the Gibson App listens to your playing to guide you toward guitar mastery, whether you use a pick or your fingers to sound the notes. An acoustic or electric...
Video: How do I hold a guitar pick properly?
Picking techniques are essential for shaping your sound and unleashing shades of musicality Holding a pick properly is a fundamental guitar skill you cannot ignore, especially if you are a beginner. A pick and your technique in holding it can significantly change how...
Video: How to hold a guitar—what are the basics you shouldn’t skip?
Put posture in the right perspective and learn to love guitar playing from the start How should you hold the guitar correctly as you begin your journey in playing guitar? Forming good posture habits with a guitar as a beginner is a wise investment in your music career...
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 Buying a guitar is an intensely personal decision and finding the ideal instrument for your needs can be a challenge....
Video: Learn more about Gibson acoustic guitars and the nitrocellulose lacquer spray facility
What's happening in the latest episode of “The Process,” and what are the benefits of nitrocellulose lacquer on acoustic guitars? In Season 2, Episode 9 of “The Process,” Gibson TV offers an exclusive look at the spray booth facility in Bozeman, Montana, and the...
“The first paying gig, I was 15. I started playing in all those bars, and I would have to sneak in”—Blackberry Smoke’s Charlie Starr
Charlie Starr on his early days, single-pickup guitars, Les Paul Juniors, his signature Southern rock sound, and more In this video, Blackberry Smoke's Charlie Starr sits down with Gibson Gear Guide's Dinesh Lekhraj for a rundown of his 20-year career with the...
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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...
Video: How to install a P-90 Dogear pickup in your electric guitar
Watch Jim DeCola's complete step-by-step guide to installing a P-90 pickup, featuring a short soldering tutorial Do you love your electric guitar but want to experiment with its tone by installing a different flavor of P-90 pickup? In this episode of “Gibson’s Guide...
Even The Beatles had a producer—production advice and creative exercises to jumpstart a composition
Consider the role of a producer in the recording studio. Here are some ways to self-produce and reach higher creative levels Producers play a pivotal yet enigmatic role in the music industry's machinations. For those seeking production advice, it's sometimes hard to...
Joe Bonamassa’s essential advice for guitarists
Knowing keys and unlocking the fretboard are central areas of knowledge, according to the modern blues virtuoso In this video conversation with Dinesh Lekhraj on the Gibson Gear Guide, Joe Bonamassa shares what he describes as the "best advice" he can give guitarists,...
Video: How to adjust and set up your bass guitar
Get those low frequencies happening with great intonation and tone In this episode of “Gibson’s Guide to Guitar Setup and Maintenance,” Gibson Master Luthier Jim DeCola takes viewers through the correct process for setting up a bass guitar. Jim covers all the...
Video: How to install humbucker pickups on electric guitar
Essential pro tips for installing new humbucking pickups in electric guitars Have you been tempted to try a new humbucker™ in your favorite guitar but are too nervous to take that leap? Help is at hand. Gibson’s Master Luthier Jim DeCola is here to help you experiment...
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