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In the latest episode of Gibson TV en Español’s “Cómo Suena,” the new Les Paul Studio goes under the microscope
The reimagined Gibson Les Paul Studio might be the one guitar for you In this episode of “Cómo Suena,” discover the superior blend of tone, features, and playability offered by the new Gibson Les Paul™ Studio. With modern updates that make it the best version of the...
Kapali Long on “creating modern-day Americana to help your soul feel better for tomorrow”
Native Hawaiian singer-songwriter Kapali Long joins the Gibson Spotlight Artist Program In line with the brand’s ongoing commitment to elevating new music from emerging musicians around the world, the annual Gibson...
The MESA/Boogie 90s Dual Rectifier returns
The guitar amplifier that defined the sound of heavy music in the 1990s is back for a new generation of rock and metal players Once in a while, a generational product comes along and changes the sound of music. When the MESA/Boogie Dual Rectifier® Solo Head arrived in...
Video: Eric Peterson of Testament shares 30 years of metal in the latest episode of Riff Lords
The thrash metal icon breaks down classic Testament tracks and reveals secrets behind his tone In the latest Gibson TV episode of Riff Lords, Eric Peterson dissects more than three decades of hard-hitting riffs, guiding fans step by step through the iconic Testament...
The Gibson Artist Spotlight Program announces its 2025 roster of musicians
This launch marks the program’s second year The Gibson Artist Spotlight Program has announced an exciting roster of up-and-coming artists for 2025. After launching the first wave of artists in 2024, the program continues to feature an international array of musicians...
Famous guitarists show you why they love the P-90 sound
In this Gibson Gear Guide video, hear in detail what makes the P-90 pickup a weapon of choice among great players in the know In this Gibson Gear Guide video, hear from Charlie Starr, Joe Bonamassa, and Jared James Nichols about what makes the P-90 pickup a weapon of...
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In the latest episode of Gibson TV en Español’s “Cómo Suena,” the new Les Paul Studio goes under the microscope
The reimagined Gibson Les Paul Studio might be the one guitar for you In this episode of “Cómo Suena,” discover the superior blend of tone, features, and playability offered by the new Gibson Les Paul™ Studio. With modern updates that make it the best version of the...
The MESA/Boogie 90s Dual Rectifier returns
The guitar amplifier that defined the sound of heavy music in the 1990s is back for a new generation of rock and metal players Once in a while, a generational product comes along and changes the sound of music. When the MESA/Boogie Dual Rectifier® Solo Head arrived in...
Best of 2024: The most popular videos of the year from the Gibson Gear Guide
A no-nonsense compilation of the stuff you loved the most this year Feast your eyes, guitar enthusiasts, on the videos that made the biggest splash around the world during 2024. From deep dives into legendary tones and behind-the-scenes craftory tours to enlightening...
Best of 2024: Must-have guitars from Gibson Custom Select and other Gibson exclusives
Enjoy a year-end review of the most head-turning and talked about Gibson Custom Select models to come out of the collection’s inaugural year—plus more Gibson exclusives! 2024 saw the launch of Gibson Custom Select, a series of guitars with hand-selected features by...
The best gifts for guitar players
From instruments to hats, find the ideal holiday gift for the musician in your life Do you have a guitarist in your life who needs a gift? Chances are you do: 16 million people started learning guitar during the Covid-19 pandemic, and millions more were already...
Essential gifts for electric guitar players
Gear Acquisition Syndrome fodder for the holidays If there’s one thing guitarists love, it’s new gear. For 20 years or more, there’s even been a term for this desire to have it all: Gear Acquisition Syndrome, or G.A.S. However, gear can be very personal. Finding the...
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Video: Discover the heartbeat of Chicago blues rhythm on guitar
From the Mississippi Delta to Chicago, this blues rhythm informs many styles, including rock ’n’ roll In this Gibson App video, bluesman Kirk Fletcher explores one of the essential rhythms at the core of countless classic blues tunes—and the very groove that powered...
Kapali Long on “creating modern-day Americana to help your soul feel better for tomorrow”
Native Hawaiian singer-songwriter Kapali Long joins the Gibson Spotlight Artist Program In line with the brand’s ongoing commitment to elevating new music from emerging musicians around the world, the annual Gibson...
Video: Eric Peterson of Testament shares 30 years of metal in the latest episode of Riff Lords
The thrash metal icon breaks down classic Testament tracks and reveals secrets behind his tone In the latest Gibson TV episode of Riff Lords, Eric Peterson dissects more than three decades of hard-hitting riffs, guiding fans step by step through the iconic Testament...
The Gibson Artist Spotlight Program announces its 2025 roster of musicians
This launch marks the program’s second year The Gibson Artist Spotlight Program has announced an exciting roster of up-and-coming artists for 2025. After launching the first wave of artists in 2024, the program continues to feature an international array of musicians...
Gibson TV en Español: Mi Historia featuring Manuel Medrano
The singer-songwriter shares his story, discusses the timeless appeal of the Gibson J-45, and performs In this new episode of Mi Historia, exclusive to Gibson TV en Español, Manuel Medrano, one of the most important singer-songwriters of his generation, shares how he...
Best of 2024: The most popular videos of the year from the Gibson Gear Guide
A no-nonsense compilation of the stuff you loved the most this year Feast your eyes, guitar enthusiasts, on the videos that made the biggest splash around the world during 2024. From deep dives into legendary tones and behind-the-scenes craftory tours to enlightening...
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Video: Discover the heartbeat of Chicago blues rhythm on guitar
From the Mississippi Delta to Chicago, this blues rhythm informs many styles, including rock ’n’ roll In this Gibson App video, bluesman Kirk Fletcher explores one of the essential rhythms at the core of countless classic blues tunes—and the very groove that powered...
In the latest episode of Gibson TV en Español’s “Cómo Suena,” the new Les Paul Studio goes under the microscope
The reimagined Gibson Les Paul Studio might be the one guitar for you In this episode of “Cómo Suena,” discover the superior blend of tone, features, and playability offered by the new Gibson Les Paul™ Studio. With modern updates that make it the best version of the...
Video: Develop your phrasing for string bends in this video guitar lesson
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...
Video: How to play a classic blues guitar turnaround
Let Kirk Fletcher guide you toward creative blues turnarounds In this Gibson App video, modern blues star Kirk Fletcher guides you toward using blues turnarounds, showcasing a country-blues-inspired turnaround in the key of E. This is perfect for bridging between...
Video: Eric Peterson of Testament shares 30 years of metal in the latest episode of Riff Lords
The thrash metal icon breaks down classic Testament tracks and reveals secrets behind his tone In the latest Gibson TV episode of Riff Lords, Eric Peterson dissects more than three decades of hard-hitting riffs, guiding fans step by step through the iconic Testament...
Video: Kirk Fletcher shows you how to master an uptown blues rhythm like a pro
Learn how to play this classic blues guitar groove courtesy of Kirk Fletcher, a modern blues master In this Gibson App lesson, modern blues star Kirk Fletcher dives into a classic blues rhythm, perfect for shuffles and swing blues. Using ninth chords, this groove...
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Video: Discover the heartbeat of Chicago blues rhythm on guitar
From the Mississippi Delta to Chicago, this blues rhythm informs many styles, including rock ’n’ roll In this Gibson App video, bluesman Kirk Fletcher explores one of the essential rhythms at the core of countless classic blues tunes—and the very groove that powered...
Eight additional strategies to shake things up and help you grow as a musician
Part two of an ongoing series designed to inspire you toward musical productivity Be honest: sometimes, your usual patterns just don’t cut it anymore. Like a pond that’s grown stagnant, your creative mind can benefit from a fresh stream of ideas. Our experiences as...
Video: Develop your phrasing for string bends in this video guitar lesson
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...
Video: How to play a classic blues guitar turnaround
Let Kirk Fletcher guide you toward creative blues turnarounds In this Gibson App video, modern blues star Kirk Fletcher guides you toward using blues turnarounds, showcasing a country-blues-inspired turnaround in the key of E. This is perfect for bridging between...
Video: Kirk Fletcher shows you how to master an uptown blues rhythm like a pro
Learn how to play this classic blues guitar groove courtesy of Kirk Fletcher, a modern blues master In this Gibson App lesson, modern blues star Kirk Fletcher dives into a classic blues rhythm, perfect for shuffles and swing blues. Using ninth chords, this groove...
Strings attached: Electric versus acoustic guitars – which suits you?
Understand the key differences between electric and acoustic guitars to choose your ideal match You’ve set your sights on becoming the next great guitarist—your generation’s Jimi Hendrix. The first step to mastering the art of the riff? Choosing the perfect guitar. ...
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Gibson Hummingbird vs Gibson SJ-200—what’s the difference?
Let’s examine the differences between the Gibson Hummingbird and Gibson SJ-200 so you can decide which acoustic guitar is right for you You’re here because you can’t decide between the two major players in the Gibson Acoustic lineup, and you want to know the...
What makes the Gibson Les Paul Supreme, SG Supreme, and ES Supreme evolving works of art?
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...
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...
Revolutionary 1950s designs from the Gibson archives revealed afresh
Just what went on in the heads of creative teams during Gibson's golden age? In a new article on Reverb.com, renowned guitar historian Tony Bacon takes us back in time with a newly published exploration of drawings from the Gibson archives. He chronicles long-hidden...
A love-letter to the Gibson Les Paul
70 years may be a blink in the eye of history, but over the course of seven decades, the Gibson Les Paul has carved out a monolithic presence in popular culture As old as rock ’n’ roll itself, since 1952 the Gibson Les Paul has traveled along musical ley lines,...
Gibson Amps: A history of innovation
From small tube combos to huge stereo rigs, Gibson amplifiers blazed a trail In returning to the amplifier business with the Falcon 5 and Falcon 20, Gibson has drawn on a rich history of innovation that leads right back to the dawn of the electric guitar itself in the...