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Why a single-pickup electric guitar is all you need and more versatile than you think

Why a single-pickup electric guitar is all you need and more versatile than you think

by Chris Vinnicombe | Jul 9, 2024 | Gear, Learn

Though they often began life as ‘student’ instruments, single-pickup guitars such as the Les Paul Junior have featured on some of rock’s most incendiary recordings Yngwie Malmsteen may disagree, but the notion that less is more has a long and rich...

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Gibson Gives continues to support disaster relief efforts, extending assistance to wildfire victims in California and Oklahoma

Video: Gibson TV’s latest “Through the Lens” episode features photographer Henry Diltz

One of the most iconic rock ’n’ roll photographers of all time shares his stories of documenting Neil Young and the legends of Laurel Canyon

Gibson Gives and The Laufey Foundation bolster youth orchestra programs together

Gibson Gives is excited to support the Laufey Foundation’s vision, which will nurture tomorrow’s virtuosos

Gibson favorites Slash, Nancy Wilson, Envy Of None, and Phil X to feature on a Triumph tribute album

A new tribute album honors Triumph, featuring a lineup of rock legends, including Slash, Nancy Wilson, Envy Of None, and Phil X

Epiphone announces new, upgraded Inspired by Gibson Custom models for 2025

USA pickups, rosewood fingerboards, and new Vintage Gloss finishes star on premium Epiphone Les Paul, SG, Firebird, and ES-335 models with Gibson Custom features 

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