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Gibson Custom releases a tribute to the 1958 Les Paul Custom used by Eric Clapton on Cream’s Disraeli Gears
Later gifted to Albert Lee, the iconic instrument has been honored by a loving tribute from Gibson Custom, aged in the Murphy Lab and limited to just 150 units Gibson Custom has announced the Eric Clapton 1958 Les Paul™ Custom, a loving tribute to the iconic...
Sir Brian May launches his signature Gibson SJ-200 12-String at the Gibson Garage London
Garage Fest kicks off with a bang as the Queen legend treats a small audience to an intimate performance and interview February 18, 2024, saw Gibson host a very special event to launch Sir Brian May's signature Gibson SJ-200 12-String acoustic and kick off Garage...
The celestial Gibson Custom Brian May SJ-200 12-String acoustic guitar has landed
Only 100 of these stellar guitars will be handcrafted by the artisans of the Gibson Custom Shop in Bozeman, Montana Continuing its epic rollout of fine Super Jumbo acoustic guitars, Gibson Custom has launched the Brian May SJ-200 12-String acoustic guitar in...
Gibson replicates Johnny Marr’s Smiths-era Les Paul for a limited run of 20 signed models benefiting the Teenage Cancer Trust
The guitar will be available only at the Gibson Garage London from February 21, 2025, during the venue's Garage Fest anniversary celebrations In celebration of Gibson Garage Fest, a series of events commemorating the one-year anniversary of the Gibson Garage London,...
“Being a part of Gibson is being a part of the culture, a family—you can spot a Gibson from miles away”
Angel White 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...
Gibson Marquee Artist Abraham Alexander is nominated for an Academy Award
Alexander's "Like a Bird," from the movie Sing Sing, is nominated for the Oscar for Best Original Song Gibson Marquee Artist Abraham Alexander has been nominated for an Oscar. Alongside Black Pumas guitarist Adrian Quesada, with whom he collaborated on the track,...
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Gibson Custom releases a tribute to the 1958 Les Paul Custom used by Eric Clapton on Cream’s Disraeli Gears
Later gifted to Albert Lee, the iconic instrument has been honored by a loving tribute from Gibson Custom, aged in the Murphy Lab and limited to just 150 units Gibson Custom has announced the Eric Clapton 1958 Les Paul™ Custom, a loving tribute to the iconic...
The celestial Gibson Custom Brian May SJ-200 12-String acoustic guitar has landed
Only 100 of these stellar guitars will be handcrafted by the artisans of the Gibson Custom Shop in Bozeman, Montana Continuing its epic rollout of fine Super Jumbo acoustic guitars, Gibson Custom has launched the Brian May SJ-200 12-String acoustic guitar in...
Video: Iconic guitarists show you their favorite Gibson acoustic guitars
Gibson TV's "The Collection" dives deep into the lives of legendary guitarists and their prized Gibson acoustics Step into the world of music history with Gibson TV's latest episode "The Collection," where host Mark Agnesi embarks on a journey across the USA,...
Video: Cristina Vane demos an SJ-200 in the latest episode of the Gibson Gear Guide
Discover the tone and projection of the “King of the Flat-Tops” In this Gibson Gear Guide video, singer-songwriter Cristina Vane leads the way through a sound test of the Gibson SJ-200™. You’ll hear fingerstyle and strumming, showcasing the guitar's timeless,...
Gibson Custom launches the Murphy Lab Heavy Aged Acoustic Collection
Five extraordinary new instruments pay tribute to iconic vintage Gibson acoustics—and the models chosen include a couple of deep cuts for history buffs First revealed at NAMM 2025 and following on from the successful 2023 launch of the Gibson Custom Murphy Lab Light...
Make a statement with the new Gibson Custom Color Series ES-335 and ES-335 Figured
Get ready to drool over these fresh hues for the iconic ES-335 The elegant beauty of the Gibson ES-335 design has endured since 1958. In a move that will delight long-time fans and new admirers, Gibson has officially unveiled its latest Custom Color Series for the...
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Gibson Custom releases a tribute to the 1958 Les Paul Custom used by Eric Clapton on Cream’s Disraeli Gears
Later gifted to Albert Lee, the iconic instrument has been honored by a loving tribute from Gibson Custom, aged in the Murphy Lab and limited to just 150 units Gibson Custom has announced the Eric Clapton 1958 Les Paul™ Custom, a loving tribute to the iconic...
Sir Brian May launches his signature Gibson SJ-200 12-String at the Gibson Garage London
Garage Fest kicks off with a bang as the Queen legend treats a small audience to an intimate performance and interview February 18, 2024, saw Gibson host a very special event to launch Sir Brian May's signature Gibson SJ-200 12-String acoustic and kick off Garage...
The celestial Gibson Custom Brian May SJ-200 12-String acoustic guitar has landed
Only 100 of these stellar guitars will be handcrafted by the artisans of the Gibson Custom Shop in Bozeman, Montana Continuing its epic rollout of fine Super Jumbo acoustic guitars, Gibson Custom has launched the Brian May SJ-200 12-String acoustic guitar in...
Video: How to sound like Slash and get his signature guitar tone
If you want to sound like Slash but don't know where to start, the Gibson Gear Guide will show you how in this essential guide If you've ever wanted to play guitar like Slash, this Gibson Gear Guide video with host Dinesh Lekhraj is the perfect place to start. Dinesh...
Gibson replicates Johnny Marr’s Smiths-era Les Paul for a limited run of 20 signed models benefiting the Teenage Cancer Trust
The guitar will be available only at the Gibson Garage London from February 21, 2025, during the venue's Garage Fest anniversary celebrations In celebration of Gibson Garage Fest, a series of events commemorating the one-year anniversary of the Gibson Garage London,...
“Being a part of Gibson is being a part of the culture, a family—you can spot a Gibson from miles away”
Angel White 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...
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Video: How to sound like Slash and get his signature guitar tone
If you want to sound like Slash but don't know where to start, the Gibson Gear Guide will show you how in this essential guide If you've ever wanted to play guitar like Slash, this Gibson Gear Guide video with host Dinesh Lekhraj is the perfect place to start. Dinesh...
Video: Iconic guitarists show you their favorite Gibson acoustic guitars
Gibson TV's "The Collection" dives deep into the lives of legendary guitarists and their prized Gibson acoustics Step into the world of music history with Gibson TV's latest episode "The Collection," where host Mark Agnesi embarks on a journey across the USA,...
Video: Kirk Fletcher teaches a classic B.B. King blues guitar lick
Expand your blues guitar vocabulary with a line from a master bluesman In this Gibson App video, blues master Kirk Fletcher demonstrates a favorite lick in the style of B.B. King. He plays it in the key of B flat and notes that many horn lines are performed in the...
Video: Why every Gibson acoustic guitar goes through the Plek process
Take a deep dive via the latest episode of Gibson TV’s The Process In the latest episode of Gibson TV’s The Process, you’ll learn about the world of Plek machines and how each acoustic guitar is given the ultimate setup. All the instruments Gibson builds at the...
Video: Cristina Vane demos an SJ-200 in the latest episode of the Gibson Gear Guide
Discover the tone and projection of the “King of the Flat-Tops” In this Gibson Gear Guide video, singer-songwriter Cristina Vane leads the way through a sound test of the Gibson SJ-200™. You’ll hear fingerstyle and strumming, showcasing the guitar's timeless,...
Video: Learn how to use call and response blues guitar licks with Kirk Fletcher
Create a musical conversation with your lead guitar playing In this Gibson App video, Kirk Fletcher explains his take on creating a conversation within a set of licks using what is often called "call and response" playing. Fletcher says, “When you’re building a...
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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...
Video: How to sound like Slash and get his signature guitar tone
If you want to sound like Slash but don't know where to start, the Gibson Gear Guide will show you how in this essential guide If you've ever wanted to play guitar like Slash, this Gibson Gear Guide video with host Dinesh Lekhraj is the perfect place to start. Dinesh...
Video: Kirk Fletcher teaches a classic B.B. King blues guitar lick
Expand your blues guitar vocabulary with a line from a master bluesman In this Gibson App video, blues master Kirk Fletcher demonstrates a favorite lick in the style of B.B. King. He plays it in the key of B flat and notes that many horn lines are performed in the...
Video: Learn how to use call and response blues guitar licks with Kirk Fletcher
Create a musical conversation with your lead guitar playing In this Gibson App video, Kirk Fletcher explains his take on creating a conversation within a set of licks using what is often called "call and response" playing. Fletcher says, “When you’re building a...
Video: Rhythm guitar tricks for backing blues harmonica players
Take your shuffles to a new level with Kirk Fletcher In this Gibson App video, bluesman Kirk Fletcher presents a comping rhythm in the key of G that supports harmonica players in an extremely cool way. His main goal is to add propulsion to the groove, particularly on...
Video: What’s the best guitar gear for playing the blues?
Self-described reverb junkie Kirk Fletcher talks about his penchant for a clean tone with a little hair on it In this Gibson App video, Kirk Fletcher discusses his ideal rig for playing the blues and it's no surprise that he leans on the classics, with a 6L6-flavored...
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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...
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,...