A deep dive into the pentatonic scale for guitarists
The pentatonic scale’s origins can be traced back to ancient civilizations, evidenced by its widespread and fundamental role in rock and blues
Gibson Hummingbird vs Gibson SJ-200—what’s the difference?
So what’s the difference between the Gibson Hummingbird and the Gibson SJ-200 acoustic guitars? I’ll show you the major differences
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
Shoegaze: The dreamlike guitar-driven genre defined by My Bloody Valentine and Ride
Explore the shoegaze music genre through the eyes of a fan, including early encounters with the genre and its pioneers
Revolutionary 1950s designs from the Gibson archives revealed afresh
See guitar body and headstock designs from the Gibson archives in a new article from Tony Bacon on Reverb.com
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...
Gibson celebrates a new era of the Gibson Gazette
The Gibson Gazette is the new online home for the latest updates from Gibson Brands, including trending guitar news, new product announcements, artist interviews, videos, tutorials, history, and more
Inside New York’s legendary Rudy’s Music with Gibson TV’s “The Scene”
Where music greats like Carlos Santana, Kirk Hammett, Dave Grohl, and Lenny Kravitz go to explore vintage treasures If you’re ever wondering, “What’s the best guitar store in New York?” Rudy’s Music in Soho would be somewhere at the top of that list. Learn everything...
The legacy of Johnny Smith—a jazz icon
One of the most revered innovators of the cool jazz genre and an elite Gibson signature artist Johnny Smith, born John Henry Smith Jr. on June 25, 1922, in Birmingham, Alabama, was a highly influential American musician renowned for his talent and innovative...