Gibson returns to the NAMM Show for 2025—get the latest news and live updates from the show floor here
Gibson is back at the NAMM Show for 2025, showcasing an exciting array of new products from the Gibson family including hot new gear from Gibson Custom, Epiphone, Kramer, MESA/Boogie, and KRK. Bookmark this page for the latest from the show floor at the Anaheim Convention Center, from where we’ll be posting regular updates throughout the show, starting on Wednesday January 22nd.
NAMM DAY THREE
Beth Heidt honored at the She Rocks Awards
As NAMM 2025 drew to a close, the She Rocks Awards took place in the Hilton Hotel’s Pacific ballroom. This celebration of female energy in the music industry honored Gibson CMO Beth Heidt with the Brilliance Award.
Beth is a passionate advocate for youth, music education, and health initiatives, and oversees the philanthropic initiatives of Gibson Gives. Find out more about the She Rocks Awards here.
Time to boogie
Reverb sat down with Dinesh to check out new electric and acoustic guitars from Gibson and Gibson Custom, and new amplifiers from MESA/Boogie. Hit the play button to watch the video now.
Star players
Samantha Fish and Zach Person stopped by the Speakeasy to check out some of the new-for-2025 Gibson acoustic guitars.
CME in the Speakeasy
Nathaniel Murphy from Chicago Music Exchange sat down with Dinesh earlier today to check out some of the forthcoming acoustic and electric guitars from Gibson and Gibson Custom. Stay tuned for the video!
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Donate on the show floor
Gibson and Gibson Gives recently joined forces with music brands and humanitarian aid organizations to provide assistance to wildfire relief efforts in Los Angeles. Gibson Gives Global Executive Director Erica Krusen is on the show floor at the Music Industry LA Wildfires Relief Center stand (8715), where NAMM Show attendees can get information and donate.
Go here for more details and to donate directly.
House of Worship
It’s the third and final day of the 2025 NAMM Show and we kicked off the morning with a panel conversation. Gibson Amplifiers and Maestro pedals Brand Manager Andrew Ladner joined Doug Doppler and worship musician and content creator Brian Wahl to discuss the various tone tools that the Gibson family of brands offers for worship musicians.
NAMM DAY TWO
Happy Hour
We closed out Friday at NAMM 2025 in style at Happy Hour with our industry friends and partners at Orville’s Speakeasy. Stay tuned to this live blog for the highlights of the third and final day of the greatest music show on Earth!
Cranking up the gain for Guitar Center
Max from Guitar Center dropped in to speak to Amplifiers Product Manager Tommy Waugh, find out about the MESA/Boogie 90s Dual Rectifier‘s origin story, and get a taste of its massive sound. Video coming soon!
In the spotlight
Gibson Spotlight Artist Devon Thompson stopped by the Speakeasy to talk Epiphone Casinos, Gibson SGs, and plenty more besides. Full Gibson Gazette interview coming soon!
More Murphy Lab love
Actor/musician Trinity Bliss checking out the forthcoming Gibson Custom Murphy Lab Heavy Aged 1939 SJ-100 – a deep cut from the Gibson acoustic back catalog that’s been getting a lot of attention at the show.
Murphy Lab love
YouTube guitar tutor extraordinaire Paul Davids stopped by the Speakeasy with Silvan van der Zwaag (aka Holyoke) to check out the forthcoming Gibson Custom Murphy Lab Heavy Aged acoustic guitars.
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All about brand
Gibson Senior Director of Marketing Sterling Doak and Gibson Director of Brands Krista Gilley on stage at the NAMM Idea Center presenting a talk entitled Is Brand Dead? Building a Brand in the Music Industry. One of the main focuses was the recent campaign around the release of the Gibson Les Paul Studio and Les Paul Studio Session.
Team Andertons pay us a visit
Representing on behalf of the UK on day two of the NAMM Show, Danish Pete and Lee Anderton sat down with Dinesh to get the skinny on our new Gibson and Gibson Custom Les Pauls for 2025. Check out the video below:
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Sweetwater in the Speakeasy
Mitch Gallagher from Sweetwater visited us this morning to check out the new-for-2025 Gibson electric and acoustic guitars and new amps from MESA/Boogie. See the results own YouTube soon!
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The evolution of content and the industry
In a session presented by Gibson, Rick Beato, Tim Pierce, and Mateus Asato appeared this morning on day two of the NAMM Show to discuss the implications of the latest technologies on artistic expression.
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Premier Guitar on camera
It’s day two of the NAMM Show in Anaheim and the Premier Guitar videos are coming in hot. Hit the play button to get a first look at new Gibson electric and acoustic guitars for 2025.
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NAMM DAY ONE
Jared James Nichols tears it up
Jared James Nichols is no stranger to P-90 pickups and his facial expression speaks volumes—suffice to say enjoyed spending some time with the Gibson Custom 1955 NAMM Show Commemorative Edition Les Paul.
Stay tuned to hear it action soon.
The new generation
Gibson Generation Group class members Gabe Crumby, Lauren Hunter, and Saxon Weiss lit up Orville’s Speakeasy while jamming on Gibson Custom Murphy Lab Aged acoustics.
Find out more about the Gibson Generation Group program here.
The 90s Dual Rectifier gets a workout
The volume in Orville’s Speakeasy just turned up to eleven as Chris Kies from Premier Guitar and Amplifiers Product Manager Tommy Waugh were joined by Doug Weiand for a deep-dive demo of the new MESA/Boogie 90s Dual Rectifier. Check out the video:
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Double Trouble on camera
The cameras keep rolling. Here’s Dinesh talking Justin from zZounds through the finer points of the forthcoming Gibson Les Paul Standard Double Trouble, set for release in 50s and 60s configurations.
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Guitar World and MusicRadar in the building
Gibson Vice President of Products Mat Koehler has been enjoying a busy NAMM Show so far. Here’s Mat on camera, walking Guitar World’s Paul Riario and MusicRadar’s Simon Arblaster through the smorgasbord of killer guitars on the walls of Orville’s Speakeasy.
Visit Guitar World and MusicRadar to see their extensive NAMM Show coverage.
A rig that dreams are made of
Gibson Artist Spotlight artist Kapali Long checking out the new Gibson Custom 1955 NAMM Show Commemorative Edition Les Paul and a gorgeous MESA/Boogie Mark IIC+ Custom Configured Walnut Hardwood head and cab.
Thunder Road Guitars in the house
Our friends from Thunder Road Guitars in Seattle are the first team through the doors at Orville’s, the Gibson Speakeasy, checking out the new Gibson Custom 1955 NAMM Show Commemorative Edition Les Paul with Gibson Gear Guide host, Dinesh Lekhraj.
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NAMM 2025 is underway
The doors are open at NAMM 2025—stay tuned for live updates on all things Gibson as we kick off three days of guitars, stars, content creation, and music. Earlier this morning, we attended the NAMM Industry Insights breakfast session at which Santa Monica mayor Lana Negrete was presented with a cheque for wildfire assistance by NAMM CEO John Mlynczak, and Gibson CMO and Angeleno Beth Heidt appeared onstage alongside Shure CEO Christine Schyvinck.
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NAMM GLOBAL MEDIA DAY
Gibson Vice President of Products Mat Koehler addresses NAMM Global Media Day
The centerpiece of the 2025 NAMM Show’s Global Media Day event saw the biggest brands in the musical instrument industry take to the stage and present some of their new products for 2025. Gibson Vice President of Products Mat Koehler demoed the new Gibson Custom 1955 NAMM Show Commemorative Edition Les Paul spoke passionately and encouraged the audience to think about connections.
“Think about the connections to our history, to our shared passion for music, and to each other,” said Koehler. “These connections drive everything we do. They are why we’re here today. And when you check out our latest and greatest creations, we think you’ll feel that connection too.”
The Gibson presentation was concluded by a moving performance of “One More Night” by Gibson Spotlight Artist Kapali Long, using the forthcoming Gibson Hummingbird Special model.
Find out more about Kapali Long via his Gibson Artist Spotlight profile. Follow Gibson on Instagram and check out our Stories to see the full presentation.
Standing room only at the Innovations in Music panel
One of the highlights of the NAMM Global Media Day so far was the Innovations in Music: Tools and Techniques for Modern Studios panel discussion. Hosted by Deston Bennet (KRK Audio Relations), the panel consisted of DJ/producer DJ Khalil, producer Major7 and Tina Morris, Studio Manager at Village Studios.
One of the big topics up for discussion in the packed room was the role of AI in music creation, which DJ Khalil described as “a radical shift in how we approach creativity,” asking whether we are “witnessing the death of the digital audio workstation.”
Get production tips from the Gibson Gazette and read more about recent KRK product launches.
Gibson Custom celebrates the 70th anniversary of the Les Pauls that wowed the 1955 NAMM Show
Calling all guitar nerds and fans of rare Gibsons—here are five limited Les Paul models in what were “the hottest car colors of the day” back in ’55. Gibson Custom has announced the 1955 NAMM Show Commemorative Edition Les Paul™, a special run of Les Pauls limited to 70 electric guitars in each of five original custom colors that lit up the show floor in Chicago in July 1955: Samoa Beige, Copper Iridescent, Nugget Gold, Platinum, and Viceroy Brown.
Gibson SJ-200 Studio, J-45 Studio and Hummingbird Studio acoustic guitars are now available with gloss tops
Gibson Studio Series acoustic guitars are handcrafted in Bozeman, Montana, and built to withstand a life in the spotlight. Now, by popular demand, our iconic Hummingbird™ Studio, J-45™ Studio, and SJ-200 Studio are available with gloss nitrocellulose-finished Sitka spruce tops and your choice of models with satin-finished rosewood or walnut for the backs and sides.
90s Dual Rectifier deep dive on the Gibson Gear Guide
Have you checked out the MESA/Boogie 90s Dual Rectifier yet? This legendary game-changer is guaranteed to be one of the most talked-about guitar amps in Anaheim this week. Check out the video above from the Gibson Gear Guide to see Doug West explain how to dial in the best tones.
Gibson and Gibson Gives join forces with music brands and humanitarian aid organizations to provide assistance to wildfire relief efforts in Los Angeles
In the wake of the devastating wildfires in Southern California, Gibson and Gibson Gives have joined forces with multiple music brands to help support the recovery of music programs and musicians impacted by the fires, as well as raise immediate funds for relief efforts and humanitarian aid organizations across Los Angeles.
For musicians, music professionals, or a nonprofit music program based in the Los Angeles area affected by the fires, the Guitar Center Foundation and Gibson Gives are donating a special one-time grant to replace instruments and gear. Los Angeles musicians who lost their instruments and gear can reach out and apply here now through February 28th 2025. Proof of loss or address may be required.
The brands have now partnered with the NAMM Foundation’s L.A. Wildfires Relief Fund as well as the NAMM Show, which is providing two L.A. Wildfire Relief Centers during the 2025 show at the Anaheim Convention Center. These centers inform attendees how they can support the coordinated efforts of this initiative and will be located in Hall C and in ACC North Level Two.
What is the NAMM Show and where does it take place?
The NAMM Show is an annual trade show for the musical instrument industry hosted by the National Association of Music Merchants—the music, sound, and event industry’s trade association in the United States of America. With a history dating back to 1901, the NAMM Show has taken on different forms in many locations over the years, but in recent times it has typically been held in January in Anaheim, California. The 2025 NAMM Show takes place at the Anaheim Convention Center between January 21-25, with exhibits from 23-25.
Stay tuned to the Gibson Gazette and follow Gibson on Facebook and Instagram for all the latest news live from NAMM 2025.
