“My first guitar was an acoustic Gibson from 1965 that I inherited from my American bluesman uncle”

by Shane Sanders | Jul 1, 2024 | Artists, News

The latest addition to the Gibson Artist Spotlight program, Santa plays all the instruments on her debut solo album Recommence-Moi In line with the brand’s ongoing commitment to elevating new music from emerging musicians around the world, the annual Gibson...

Video: Beginner hints and tips on fretting when playing guitar

by Shane Sanders | Jun 28, 2024 | Learn, Video

Posture, finger position, thumb position, and wrist angle all work together to help you apply just the right amount of pressure on a fret for clean notes In this Gibson App video, you’ll learn how to fret clean notes and position your thumb, fingers, and wrist for...

“What’s cool is this guitar has tons of stories built into it”

by Shane Sanders | Jun 26, 2024 | Gear, Video

The first solidbody Epiphone design goes under the microscope in a new video Epiphone continues to celebrate the return of a beloved classic—the USA-made Epiphone Coronet. First introduced in 1958, this iconic solidbody electric guitar has captured the hearts of...

Introducing the MESA/Boogie JP-2C 1×12 combo, a collaboration with Dream Theater guitarist John Petrucci

by Shane Sanders | Jun 25, 2024 | Artists, Gear, News

Inspired by a 40-year partnership with the progressive-metal virtuoso, the MESA/Boogie JP-2C 1×12 Combo reimagines the Mark IIC+ Inspired by the brand’s decades-long relationship with Dream Theater guitarist John Petrucci and their 2016 collaboration on the...

Gibson Custom launches the Jeff Beck “Yardburst”1959 Les Paul Standard

by Shane Sanders | Jun 24, 2024 | Artists, News

Commemorating the life of the legendary maestro Jeff Beck with a limited run of 130 instruments Jeff Beck is considered one of the best guitarists in history, capable of playing virtually anything in his own unique, soulful style. Beck rose to prominence in the...