by Shane Sanders | Feb 6, 2024 | Artists, Video
The Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit guitarist shows you how to construct effective guitar parts that enhance the song and craft secondary lines and hooks In this Gibson Gear Guide guitar tone masterclass, Sadler Vaden—first-call session guitarist, producer,...
by Shane Sanders | Jan 12, 2024 | Artists, Gear, Video
Guitar maverick Phil X’s influences and path to session guitarist stardom In all likelihood, the sounds of Phil X’s guitar have graced your ears. His influence in the realm of music is monumental. As the guitarist for luminaries such as Bon Jovi, Kelly...
by Shane Sanders | Oct 26, 2023 | Gear, Video
How to build a successful YouTube channel, essential guitar lessons for absolute beginners, and more What if we told you that Marty Schwartz never actually aimed to become a YouTube guitar instructor? In this candid interview on the Gibson Gear Guide with...
by Chris Vinnicombe | Oct 10, 2023 | Gear, Video
Small tube amps can be the perfect fit for home practice, small gigs, and even big outdoor stages Back in the late 1960s, when rock music was first forged in the cauldron of pop, blues, and psychedelia, the only backline any self-respecting guitarist would be seen...
by Shane Sanders | Oct 2, 2023 | Artists, Learn, Video
“When I play live, I probably use the volume and tone pots 100 times in an evening” Few would dispute that Joe Bonamassa is a modern-day master of the Gibson Les Paul. And if you want to sound like him, there’s sadly no substitute for thousands of hours of...