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Interview: Juan Naranjo of Gibson TV en Español explains the noble two-pronged mission of the channel
Gibson TV en Español offers interviews, special performances, gear demos, and more Are you an English-only speaker looking for a wonderful excuse to become bilingual? Obviously, Gibson is a global brand, but did you know that Gibson TV has expanded its reach toward...
Interview: Gibson offers an exceptional third drop of Gibson Certified Vintage instruments for 2025
Vintage archtops take the spotlight in this latest release, plus we get the skinny on Gibson Certified Vintage from program manager Mitch Conrad Gibson has announced the latest vintage guitars available for purchase on Gibson.com and through the Gibson Garage...
Gibson announces the Gibson Custom Serj Tankian “Foundations” Les Paul Modern VIP Package
Musician, songwriter, lead singer, and lyricist of Grammy® Award-winning rock band System Of A Down collaborates with Gibson Celebrating the artistry of System Of A Down frontman Serj Tankian across all mediums, Gibson Custom is proud to present the Serj Tankian...
Third annual “A Country Thing Happened on the Way to Cure Parkinson’s” event raises over $1 million for the Michael J. Fox Foundation
Iconic country music artists join forces to support Parkinson’s research On Wednesday, April 16, the third annual “A Country Thing Happened on the Way to Cure Parkinson’s” event raised over $1 million for the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF)....
Sarah Julia: “Our lyrics often circle around family, grief, and all the things we don’t always know how to say out loud”
Sarah Julia 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 Artist Spotlight program continues showcasing an evolving roster of...
Kirk Hammett and Gibson Publishing announce The Collection: Live events
The legendary Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett features in conversation with Mark Agnesi—save the dates Kirk Hammett, legendary lead guitarist of the multi-platinum-selling and nine-time GRAMMY® Award-winning band Metallica, has announced a series of intimate live...
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One of the rarest Gibson Les Pauls returns home
The tale of how a mysterious vintage Gibson SG was really a 1960 Gibson Les Paul Standard all along In the spring of 2012, one of my uncles reached out in search of information about a vintage Gibson guitar he had inherited from a close friend. Who else wants a close...
Interview: Gibson offers an exceptional third drop of Gibson Certified Vintage instruments for 2025
Vintage archtops take the spotlight in this latest release, plus we get the skinny on Gibson Certified Vintage from program manager Mitch Conrad Gibson has announced the latest vintage guitars available for purchase on Gibson.com and through the Gibson Garage...
How iconic Gibson and Epiphone pickguard artwork elevates the humble flat-top acoustic
The Gibson practice of adorning acoustic guitar pickguards with artwork continues a tradition of lutherie dating back to the Renaissance Although the primary function of an acoustic guitar's pickguard is to protect the soundboard from playing wear, its role in guitar...
How to dial in your amp settings for humbucking pickups
This is how to dial in your amp once for humbuckers and use every pickup position—without changing settings on your amp Your amp already has everything it needs to sound amazing with your Gibson or Epiphone humbucker™-equipped guitar—if not, you’ve got a bigger...
MESA/Boogie Split Back cabinets—the 80s icons return
Big rock sound and classic style: 4x12 and 2x12 cabinets explained MESA/Boogie® has announced the return of two legendary pieces of rock gear—the MESA/Boogie Split Back Cabinets in 4x12 and 2x12 speaker configurations. These cabinets, cherished by some of the biggest...
New colorways make a splash on the Gibson J-45 Standard and SJ-200 Standard acoustic guitar models
Definitive acoustic guitar experiences in expanded finishes Both the Gibson J-45™ Standard and SJ-200™ Standard acoustic guitars now feature new finish options to enliven your songwriting and stage endeavors. Heritage Cherry Sunburst expands the J-45 lineup, while the...
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Video: Gibson TV en Español “Mi Historia: Joaquina”
Gibson TV en Español features original new content on guitars, music, and culture The latest episode of Gibson TV's “Mi Historia” has dropped, featuring an interview with Venezuelan singer-songwriter Joaquina, conducted a few weeks prior to the release of her debut...
Gibson announces the Gibson Custom Serj Tankian “Foundations” Les Paul Modern VIP Package
Musician, songwriter, lead singer, and lyricist of Grammy® Award-winning rock band System Of A Down collaborates with Gibson Celebrating the artistry of System Of A Down frontman Serj Tankian across all mediums, Gibson Custom is proud to present the Serj Tankian...
Sarah Julia: “Our lyrics often circle around family, grief, and all the things we don’t always know how to say out loud”
Sarah Julia 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 Artist Spotlight program continues showcasing an evolving roster of...
Interview: Lamb of God guitarist Mark Morton on his new solo album, Without The Pain
Jason Isbell, Charlie Starr, Grace Bowers, Jared James Nichols, and more feature on a star-studded, 10-song Southern rock set Friday, April 11th sees Lamb of God guitarist Mark Morton drop Without The Pain, a new solo album featuring guest appearances from a cast of...
Kirk Hammett and Gibson Publishing announce The Collection: Live events
The legendary Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett features in conversation with Mark Agnesi—save the dates Kirk Hammett, legendary lead guitarist of the multi-platinum-selling and nine-time GRAMMY® Award-winning band Metallica, has announced a series of intimate live...
Famous guitarists show you one simple guitar trick
These simple but powerful guitar tricks tips will improve your guitar playing in so many different ways Ever wondered what sets the pro guitarists out there apart? Sometimes, it’s just one guitar trick they’ve learned or developed along the way or a small insight into...
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Interview: Juan Naranjo of Gibson TV en Español explains the noble two-pronged mission of the channel
Gibson TV en Español offers interviews, special performances, gear demos, and more Are you an English-only speaker looking for a wonderful excuse to become bilingual? Obviously, Gibson is a global brand, but did you know that Gibson TV has expanded its reach toward...
Video: Gibson TV en Español “Mi Historia: Joaquina”
Gibson TV en Español features original new content on guitars, music, and culture The latest episode of Gibson TV's “Mi Historia” has dropped, featuring an interview with Venezuelan singer-songwriter Joaquina, conducted a few weeks prior to the release of her debut...
Video: How to make punk guitar riffs explode with energy
Palm muting and steady downstrokes are the key to this technique Continuing our exploration of punk rock guitar techniques, this beginner-friendly Gibson App video features Irene Ketikidi as she guides you toward mixing up palm muting with ringing powerchords. You’ll...
How to dial in your amp settings for humbucking pickups
This is how to dial in your amp once for humbuckers and use every pickup position—without changing settings on your amp Your amp already has everything it needs to sound amazing with your Gibson or Epiphone humbucker™-equipped guitar—if not, you’ve got a bigger...
Video: Get your punk strumming patterns on the right track with the Gibson App
Dive into the power of downpicking—essential for achieving that punchy, high-energy punk sound In this Gibson App video, Irene Ketikidi sets beginners on course to get a solid handle on downpicking—the action of creating straight-ahead eighth or sixteenth-note rhythms...
Famous guitarists show you one simple guitar trick
These simple but powerful guitar tricks tips will improve your guitar playing in so many different ways Ever wondered what sets the pro guitarists out there apart? Sometimes, it’s just one guitar trick they’ve learned or developed along the way or a small insight into...
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Video: How to make punk guitar riffs explode with energy
Palm muting and steady downstrokes are the key to this technique Continuing our exploration of punk rock guitar techniques, this beginner-friendly Gibson App video features Irene Ketikidi as she guides you toward mixing up palm muting with ringing powerchords. You’ll...
Stay challenged with these productivity ideas for musicians (part three)
Trust that dedication will lead you to deeper creativity and sharper musicianship As musicians, our creative sparks and roadblocks can appear in surprising ways. One day, you might catch a momentary earful of a delicious hook in a convenience store, totally unaware of...
Video: Get your punk strumming patterns on the right track with the Gibson App
Dive into the power of downpicking—essential for achieving that punchy, high-energy punk sound In this Gibson App video, Irene Ketikidi sets beginners on course to get a solid handle on downpicking—the action of creating straight-ahead eighth or sixteenth-note rhythms...
Famous guitarists show you one simple guitar trick
These simple but powerful guitar tricks tips will improve your guitar playing in so many different ways Ever wondered what sets the pro guitarists out there apart? Sometimes, it’s just one guitar trick they’ve learned or developed along the way or a small insight into...
Video: Learn the one guitar riff that connects Chuck Berry to the Sex Pistols
Learn how to bring the raw, edgy sound of punk rock guitar to your rhythm technique In this beginner-friendly Gibson App video lesson, Irene Ketikidi will help you explore how the foundational style of Chuck Berry evolved into the intense, confrontational guitar sound...
Gibson J-45 versus Gibson Hummingbird: What’s the difference?
These are the main differences between the Gibson J-45 and Gibson Hummingbird acoustic guitars—including sound and size What’s the difference between the Gibson J-45™ and Hummingbird™ acoustic guitars? It's a key part of the decision-making process when buying your...
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One of the rarest Gibson Les Pauls returns home
The tale of how a mysterious vintage Gibson SG was really a 1960 Gibson Les Paul Standard all along In the spring of 2012, one of my uncles reached out in search of information about a vintage Gibson guitar he had inherited from a close friend. Who else wants a close...
Gibson J-45 versus Gibson Hummingbird: What’s the difference?
These are the main differences between the Gibson J-45 and Gibson Hummingbird acoustic guitars—including sound and size What’s the difference between the Gibson J-45™ and Hummingbird™ acoustic guitars? It's a key part of the decision-making process when buying your...
A deep dive into the pentatonic scale for guitarists
How did five-note scales become popular in so many music genres and styles? Pentatonic scales, those beautiful and expressive five-note wonders, take two forms: those with semitones (hemitonic) and those without (anhemitonic). They are used worldwide in nearly every...
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...