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Music Forward and Gibson Gives announce recipients of LGBTQ+ Emerging Artist Award scholarships
Impactful music mentorship program supports the growth of young talent in music The Music Forward Foundation—a national nonprofit organization within the Live Nation family dedicated to transforming young lives, inspiring careers, and championing a more inclusive...
Video: Check out the premiere episode of the Gibson TV en Español series Mi Epiphone
Gibson TV en Español features original new content on guitars, music, and culture The premiere episode of Mi Epiphone features Fer Casillas, who shares why the incredibly versatile Epiphone Wildkat is her go-to choice for achieving her signature sound both...
Kirk Hammett showcases legendary guitars on Gibson TV’s “The Collection”
In the latest episode of Gibson TV's "The Collection," Metallica lead guitarist Kirk Hammett offers fans an exclusive glimpse at his guitar arsenal With a career spanning over 40 years and over 125 million albums sold worldwide, Kirk Hammett has amassed an...
“I am a truly independent artist, and while I don’t have a big team, I do have champions”
Gina Chavez joins the Gibson Artist Spotlight 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 will showcase an evolving roster of...
Serj Tankian releases new single “Life’s Revengeful Son” from the “Foundations” EP
The EP is a hard-hitting, intensely focused collection, out now on Gibson Records Serj Tankian, the GRAMMY® Award-winning lead singer and songwriter of the rock band System of a Down, has unveiled a new single and music video titled "Life's Revengeful Son." The track...
Ghost Hounds release new single “You’ll Never Find Me” with an official video
This latest tune follows last month's Long Ride Home featuring Patty Griffin Ghost Hounds released their latest single today, "You'll Never Find Me," accompanied by an official music video through Gibson Records. The song is an anthem of resilience and empowerment,...
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The dos and don’ts of gigging with acoustic guitars
Read this essential advice before gigging with acoustic guitars to ensure a smooth experience and killer performance While electric guitars are designed to cut through a mix and handle a variety of effects, their acoustic counterparts require a more nuanced approach...
Video: Can you play metal with P-90 pickups?
From thrash to doom metal, the P-90 roars In his latest video on the Gibson Gear Guide, Dinesh Lekhraj demonstrates how to set up your guitar amp to extract a metal tone from P-90 pickups. Traditionally favored for blues, rock, Americana, and more vintage-style...
The Gibson Pickup Shop expands its Dirty Fingers Onyx offerings with new blackout humbuckers
The Gibson Pickup Shop introduces the Dirty Fingers Onyx and Dirty Fingers SM Onyx models to the lineup The Gibson Pickup Shop brings a fresh look to its classic Dirty Fingers™ humbucking pickups with two new additions: the Dirty Fingers Onyx and the Dirty Fingers SM...
Kramer unveils two new Custom Graphics guitars: The Baretta “Time Machine” and Voyager “Old School”
Kramer continues pushing the boundaries of guitar aesthetics and performance Guitar aficionados, brace yourselves for a trip down memory lane. Kramer has expanded its Custom Graphics Collection with two standout models that are as much a visual statement as they are a...
Introducing the Gibson Custom Joe Bonamassa “Amos” 1958 Flying V Collector’s Edition
Limited to 50 pieces only, this exacting replica of the world's most famous Flying V recreates one of the rarest guitars in Bonamassa's formidable collection An original 1958 Gibson Flying V™ is a rare bird indeed, and they don’t come more storied than Amos. Named...
Gibson Hummingbird Standard: The return of the Vintage Cherry Sunburst finish expands the lineup
The mahogany body and Sitka spruce top deliver rich tones for any style Gibson announces the release of the iconic Hummingbird Standard acoustic guitar in a Vintage Cherry Sunburst finish, expanding the lineup to four finishes—Vintage Sunburst, Vintage Cherry...
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Video: Check out the premiere episode of the Gibson TV en Español series Mi Epiphone
Gibson TV en Español features original new content on guitars, music, and culture The premiere episode of Mi Epiphone features Fer Casillas, who shares why the incredibly versatile Epiphone Wildkat is her go-to choice for achieving her signature sound both...
Kirk Hammett showcases legendary guitars on Gibson TV’s “The Collection”
In the latest episode of Gibson TV's "The Collection," Metallica lead guitarist Kirk Hammett offers fans an exclusive glimpse at his guitar arsenal With a career spanning over 40 years and over 125 million albums sold worldwide, Kirk Hammett has amassed an...
“I am a truly independent artist, and while I don’t have a big team, I do have champions”
Gina Chavez joins the Gibson Artist Spotlight 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 will showcase an evolving roster of...
Serj Tankian releases new single “Life’s Revengeful Son” from the “Foundations” EP
The EP is a hard-hitting, intensely focused collection, out now on Gibson Records Serj Tankian, the GRAMMY® Award-winning lead singer and songwriter of the rock band System of a Down, has unveiled a new single and music video titled "Life's Revengeful Son." The track...
Ghost Hounds release new single “You’ll Never Find Me” with an official video
This latest tune follows last month's Long Ride Home featuring Patty Griffin Ghost Hounds released their latest single today, "You'll Never Find Me," accompanied by an official music video through Gibson Records. The song is an anthem of resilience and empowerment,...
Introducing the Gibson Custom Jimmy Page 1964 SJ-200: A legendary guitar reborn in two limited-edition models
Honoring the founder of Led Zeppelin and his iconic acoustic instrument Jimmy Page, one of the most iconic rock guitarists in history, picked a mid-60s Gibson SJ-200™ as his acoustic guitar of choice when recording Led Zeppelin’s debut album. This stellar instrument...
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Master a guitar chord progression used in tons of hits
Learn how to make great use of common notes to smooth out chord progressions In this Gibson App video, Irene Ketikidi guides you through a common chord progression: the G-D-Em-C sequence. This progression is ubiquitous in popular music and forms the basis of countless...
Video: Can you play metal with P-90 pickups?
From thrash to doom metal, the P-90 roars In his latest video on the Gibson Gear Guide, Dinesh Lekhraj demonstrates how to set up your guitar amp to extract a metal tone from P-90 pickups. Traditionally favored for blues, rock, Americana, and more vintage-style...
Video: Check out the premiere episode of the Gibson TV en Español series Mi Epiphone
Gibson TV en Español features original new content on guitars, music, and culture The premiere episode of Mi Epiphone features Fer Casillas, who shares why the incredibly versatile Epiphone Wildkat is her go-to choice for achieving her signature sound both...
Kirk Hammett showcases legendary guitars on Gibson TV’s “The Collection”
In the latest episode of Gibson TV's "The Collection," Metallica lead guitarist Kirk Hammett offers fans an exclusive glimpse at his guitar arsenal With a career spanning over 40 years and over 125 million albums sold worldwide, Kirk Hammett has amassed an...
Video: Play guitar like Joni Mitchell with this chord shape
Refresh your approach to guitar and inspire new musical ideas In this Gibson App video, Irene Ketikidi introduces a symmetrical new shape within the Open D tuning that yields several new chords, giving you insight into how to create a progression reminiscent...
Video: Play the blues like Joni Mitchell
Discover the beautiful and distinctive sounds of Open D tuning In this Gibson App video, Irene Ketikidi continues to demonstrate more useful information about Open D tuning, arming you with new chord shapes reminiscent of the great Joni Mitchell....
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Master a guitar chord progression used in tons of hits
Learn how to make great use of common notes to smooth out chord progressions In this Gibson App video, Irene Ketikidi guides you through a common chord progression: the G-D-Em-C sequence. This progression is ubiquitous in popular music and forms the basis of countless...
The dos and don’ts of gigging with acoustic guitars
Read this essential advice before gigging with acoustic guitars to ensure a smooth experience and killer performance While electric guitars are designed to cut through a mix and handle a variety of effects, their acoustic counterparts require a more nuanced approach...
Video: Play guitar like Joni Mitchell with this chord shape
Refresh your approach to guitar and inspire new musical ideas In this Gibson App video, Irene Ketikidi introduces a symmetrical new shape within the Open D tuning that yields several new chords, giving you insight into how to create a progression reminiscent...
Video: Meet the people at the Gibson Custom Shop
Go behind the scenes at the Gibson Custom Shop in Nashville to meet the people who build your Gibson Custom guitars If you’ve ever wondered what kind of care and attention goes into crafting a Gibson Custom guitar, this is the video series for you. The Gibson Gear...
Video: How to use only two fingers and sound like Joni Mitchell in Open D tuning
Easily expand your chord vocabulary using this movable minimalist chord shape In this Gibson App video, Irene Ketikidi demonstrates a simple chord shape within the Open D tuning that yields several new voicings, giving you insight into how to create a progression...
Video: Learn the chord shape Joni Mitchell always used
Simple chord shapes yield complex harmonies in this Open D approach to acoustic guitar In this Gibson App video, Irene Ketikidi introduces you to some common shapes within the Open D tuning, giving you insight into how to create a progression reminiscent of the great...
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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...
Gibson celebrates a new era of the Gibson Gazette
Expect mobile-friendly curated news, features, exclusive content, tutorials, and an inside look at Gibson Welcome to the Gibson Gazette—the new online home for all things Gibson, including trending guitar news, new product announcements, artist interviews, videos,...