See Slash’s Bigsby-equipped 1958 Gibson Explorer
There are more than a few surprises among Slash’s 400-strong guitar collection. One such instrument is this Bigsby-equipped 1958 Gibson Explorer
Video: binding scraping on Gibson acoustic guitars
Get an inside look at the hand-intensive steps involved in getting a Gibson guitar through the finishing stages after the application of nitrocellulose, including binding scraping
The legendary Gibson Les Paul Studio gets a modern makeover
The Gibson Les Paul Modern Studio is a high-performance guitar aimed at guitarists looking for a straightforward yet powerful tone machine
What is top-wrapping and should you do it on your Gibson guitar?
Science or myth? Weigh up the potential pros and cons of top-wrapping on a guitar with a Stop Bar tailpiece
A quartet in shadow—introducing Gibson Custom’s ebony acoustics
Four of our most popular acoustic guitar models just got the Custom treatment! Check out the highly responsive tone and a classic “tuxedo” aesthetic—inspired by the Les Paul Custom—including studio and stage-ready electronics for any situation
Are you sabotaging your own recording experience?
Feeling overwhelmed in your home studio can indicate you’re facing “analysis paralysis” and “option paralysis”—similar but distinct issues that hinder decision-making
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. Find out why its allure is stronger than ever…
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...
Introducing the Gibson Custom Kirk Hammett 1989 Les Paul Custom
Hot on the heels of several acclaimed collaborations between Metallica’s legendary lead guitarist and the Gibson and Epiphone teams—including Epiphone’s take on the fabled “Greeny” Les Paul—is the new Kirk Hammett 1989 Les Paul Custom from Gibson Custom.
Introducing the Gibson Pickup Shop 1959 Humbucker Collector’s Edition Series 1
3D scanning, reverse engineering, and scientific analysis combine in the Gibson Pickup Shop’s recreations of the holy grail of guitar tone Gibson’s legendary “Patent Applied For” humbucking pickups were launched in 1957 and stand as a pinnacle in the world of electric...