A history of the Epiphone Casino

A history of the Epiphone Casino

The long and winding road of a rock maverick The Epiphone Casino might be the House of Stathopoulo’s most iconic instrument thanks to its association with The Beatles. These two guitars—the Gibson J-160E and the Epiphone Casino—are legendary instruments...
The history of glam rock

The history of glam rock

How a movement was powered by Gibson guitars Some genres are purely about the sonic elements in play, and some are decidedly not! “Rock and roll with lipstick on.” That’s how John Lennon famously described 70s glam rock. The former Beatle might have added that,...
Legends of the Les Paul: Gary Moore

Legends of the Les Paul: Gary Moore

From Thin Lizzy to “Parisienne Walkways,” the Northern Irish guitarist was synonymous with the Gibson Les Paul  The Career   From his days with Skid Row and Thin Lizzy to his incendiary solo work, Gary Moore produced some of the most electrifying performances known to...
10 mythic Gibsons, from Lucille to Les Paul’s log

10 mythic Gibsons, from Lucille to Les Paul’s log

Legendary Gibson guitars with a story to tell Myths emerge when extraordinary people do extraordinary things. Before long, the tales of their exploits pass through the generations, and new legends arise. Special guitars, like the magic swords of heroes, also match...
Introducing the Gibson family of brands

Introducing the Gibson family of brands

More than just guitars GIBSON   What began out of a Kalamazoo, Michigan workshop in 1894 grew into a celebrated dynasty—a family of brands. We are the world’s leading manufacturer of excellently crafted musical instruments. For over 125 years, Gibson’s master...