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The remarkable story of the “Orphanage Burst” 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard

The remarkable story of the “Orphanage Burst” 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard

by Chris Vinnicombe | Sep 26, 2024 | Gear, Video

“The story of this 1959 Burst, like its owner, is entwined with the musical soul of Dublin. And its sound has shaped the city’s music scene in ways that are still felt today” Join Gibson President and CEO Cesar Gueikian in a new documentary on Gibson...
Ever wondered how Gibson sprays a burst finish on your new Les Paul?

Ever wondered how Gibson sprays a burst finish on your new Les Paul?

by Shane Sanders | Sep 11, 2023 | Video

See behind-the-scenes footage of the new Custom Color Series guitars in the spray booth If you’ve ever wondered how many people it takes to spray a Burst finish on a Gibson Les Paul guitar, you’ve come to the right place. In the latest video on the Gibson Gear...

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Gibson Custom announces Noel Gallagher Les Paul Standard

Highly limited run of 25 hand-signed Gibson Custom guitars available only at the Gibson Garage London

Gibson MOD Collection debuts Smooth Copper set

Featuring a Firebird Platypus, ES-330, and Les Paul Special with Firebird pickups and custom figured maple pickguards

Charli Adams joins the Gibson Artist Spotlight program

“My hope is to give others what my songwriting heroes have given me over the years”

Zeta Bosio: “It’s a tiny beast”

The Soda Stereo bassist reflects on how a Steinberger L2 shaped the sound of one of Latin rock’s most iconic albums, Nada Personal

Up close with an original 1957 Gibson Les Paul Goldtop

Another holy grail guitar is available now via Gibson Certified Vintage. We chat to program manager Mitch Conrad to find out more

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