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Gibson unveils the Les Paul Standard Double Trouble with uncovered humbuckers featuring Double Classic White bobbins
The covers are off and it's time to rock ’n’ roll with these new, limited-edition Gibson Les Paul Standards There’s something about a Gibson Les Paul™ Standard with uncovered pickups that means business. New from Gibson, the outrageously cool Les Paul...
Video & Interview: Women’s History Month and tone-chasing with Emily Wolfe
Every Thursday in March, Epiphone will drop new content celebrating women in rock and beyond—Emily Wolfe's take on a classic Heart riff is first up In celebration of Women's History Month 2025, Emily Wolfe and Epiphone have collaborated on new video content on...
The latest Ghost Hounds album, Almost Home, is finally here
Gibson Records has released the album and the latest single, "Before You Leave," featuring Lainey Wilson Ghost Hounds have released their fifth studio album, Almost Home, via Gibson Records. The new album grapples with themes of building a life and finding emotional...
New video interview showcases Albert Lee’s 1958 Gibson Les Paul Custom, gifted by Eric Clapton and used in Cream
The guitar was recently the subject of a loving tribute by Gibson Custom, aged in the Murphy Lab and limited to just 150 units During Cream’s first American tour, Eric Clapton purchased a three-pickup 1958 Les Paul™ Custom (serial number 8 6320) that he played on the...
The Collection: Kirk Hammett is the latest book release from Gibson Publishing
Presenting the deepest-ever dive into the incredible guitar collection of Metallica icon, Kirk Hammett Gibson Publishing has partnered with iconic Metallica guitarist and Gibson signature artist Kirk Hammett on The Collection: Kirk Hammett, a luxury 400-page coffee...
Only at Gibson: Shop exclusive Gibson, Epiphone, and Gibson Custom Select guitars released so far in 2025
Many classic electric guitars are available in exclusive colors and configurations Looking for a new instrument with a difference? Look no further as we present an array of instruments you'll only find on Gibson.com and at the Gibson Garage in Nashville and London. So...
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Gibson unveils the Les Paul Standard Double Trouble with uncovered humbuckers featuring Double Classic White bobbins
The covers are off and it's time to rock ’n’ roll with these new, limited-edition Gibson Les Paul Standards There’s something about a Gibson Les Paul™ Standard with uncovered pickups that means business. New from Gibson, the outrageously cool Les Paul...
New video interview showcases Albert Lee’s 1958 Gibson Les Paul Custom, gifted by Eric Clapton and used in Cream
The guitar was recently the subject of a loving tribute by Gibson Custom, aged in the Murphy Lab and limited to just 150 units During Cream’s first American tour, Eric Clapton purchased a three-pickup 1958 Les Paul™ Custom (serial number 8 6320) that he played on the...
Only at Gibson: Shop exclusive Gibson, Epiphone, and Gibson Custom Select guitars released so far in 2025
Many classic electric guitars are available in exclusive colors and configurations Looking for a new instrument with a difference? Look no further as we present an array of instruments you'll only find on Gibson.com and at the Gibson Garage in Nashville and London. So...
Interview: Margo Price on her new signature Gibson Custom J-45, featuring double pickguards with beautiful red-tailed hawk artwork
“They are otherworldly, and they always come to me in my time of need with messages of strength and perseverance” Award-winning singer-songwriter Margo Price has long soared beyond the boundaries of traditional country and Americana, but the one constant throughout...
Tobias basses return with iconic designs and modern innovations in both four and five string configurations
Superior tone from the exotic hardwoods, premium hardware, and active Bartolini pickups for left- and right-handed players Bass enthusiasts have long anticipated the revival of Tobias basses, and now, the original boutique bass officially returns. Tobias has unveiled...
The Gibson Pickup Shop expands its humbucker offerings with an exclusive Double Classic White colorway for Dirty Fingers pickups
Powerful humbuckers designed to give your tone more power The Gibson Pickup Shop has wound around into a new iteration of Dirty Fingers™ pickups with exclusive Double Classic White bobbins for the Dirty Fingers and the Dirty Fingers SM designs. And, of course, you can...
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Video & Interview: Women’s History Month and tone-chasing with Emily Wolfe
Every Thursday in March, Epiphone will drop new content celebrating women in rock and beyond—Emily Wolfe's take on a classic Heart riff is first up In celebration of Women's History Month 2025, Emily Wolfe and Epiphone have collaborated on new video content on...
The latest Ghost Hounds album, Almost Home, is finally here
Gibson Records has released the album and the latest single, "Before You Leave," featuring Lainey Wilson Ghost Hounds have released their fifth studio album, Almost Home, via Gibson Records. The new album grapples with themes of building a life and finding emotional...
New video interview showcases Albert Lee’s 1958 Gibson Les Paul Custom, gifted by Eric Clapton and used in Cream
The guitar was recently the subject of a loving tribute by Gibson Custom, aged in the Murphy Lab and limited to just 150 units During Cream’s first American tour, Eric Clapton purchased a three-pickup 1958 Les Paul™ Custom (serial number 8 6320) that he played on the...
The Collection: Kirk Hammett is the latest book release from Gibson Publishing
Presenting the deepest-ever dive into the incredible guitar collection of Metallica icon, Kirk Hammett Gibson Publishing has partnered with iconic Metallica guitarist and Gibson signature artist Kirk Hammett on The Collection: Kirk Hammett, a luxury 400-page coffee...
Interview: Margo Price on her new signature Gibson Custom J-45, featuring double pickguards with beautiful red-tailed hawk artwork
“They are otherworldly, and they always come to me in my time of need with messages of strength and perseverance” Award-winning singer-songwriter Margo Price has long soared beyond the boundaries of traditional country and Americana, but the one constant throughout...
Nana Ouyang: “I feel like having a good guitar is a very healing feeling”
Chinese musician Nana Ouyang 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...
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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...
Video & Interview: Women’s History Month and tone-chasing with Emily Wolfe
Every Thursday in March, Epiphone will drop new content celebrating women in rock and beyond—Emily Wolfe's take on a classic Heart riff is first up In celebration of Women's History Month 2025, Emily Wolfe and Epiphone have collaborated on new video content on...
The latest Ghost Hounds album, Almost Home, is finally here
Gibson Records has released the album and the latest single, "Before You Leave," featuring Lainey Wilson Ghost Hounds have released their fifth studio album, Almost Home, via Gibson Records. The new album grapples with themes of building a life and finding emotional...
New video interview showcases Albert Lee’s 1958 Gibson Les Paul Custom, gifted by Eric Clapton and used in Cream
The guitar was recently the subject of a loving tribute by Gibson Custom, aged in the Murphy Lab and limited to just 150 units During Cream’s first American tour, Eric Clapton purchased a three-pickup 1958 Les Paul™ Custom (serial number 8 6320) that he played on the...
Video: Pío Perilla shares his thoughts on the new Gibson Les Paul Studio
Gibson TV en Español explores the expressive and tonal benefits of this versatile instrument with Pío Perilla Gibson TV en Español has released an exclusive new interview featuring renowned guitarist Pío Perilla discussing the latest incarnation of the Gibson Les...
Legendary guitarists share their prized Gibson ES-335 guitars in a must-watch episode of The Collection
Gibson TV continues to showcase amazing guitars and their stories—now it's the turn of the iconic Gibson ES-335 In a rare gathering of music industry royalty, Gibson has assembled some of the most iconic names in music—including Peter Frampton, Joe Bonamassa, Kirk...
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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...
Slide guitar supremo Johnny Stachela shares expert advice for beginner bottleneck players
The benefits of starting off in open tunings, developing a light touch, and more Johnny Stachela is a modern slide guitar virtuoso. His lyrical, electrifying approach to bottleneck slide has lit up stages and studios with The Allman Betts Band and Duane Betts &...
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...
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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...
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...