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...

What makes the Gibson Les Paul Supreme, SG Supreme, and ES Supreme evolving works of art?

by Shane Sanders | Jul 9, 2024 | Gear, History, News

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 With the arrival of the Gibson ES™ Supreme...

Check out these cool Gibson Made to Measure guitars at the Gibson Custom Shop

by Chris Vinnicombe | Jun 27, 2024 | Gear, Video

New Gibson Gear Guide video showcases killer guitars custom-ordered via the Gibson Made to Measure program Ever wanted to get your hands on a Frost Blue 1959 Gibson ES-355 with Murphy Lab aging? Or a Purple Void Les Paul™ Deluxe with P-90s and a neck volute? Or how...

“What’s cool is this guitar has tons of stories built into it”

by Shane Sanders | Jun 26, 2024 | Gear, Video

The first solidbody Epiphone design goes under the microscope in a new video Epiphone continues to celebrate the return of a beloved classic—the USA-made Epiphone Coronet. First introduced in 1958, this iconic solidbody electric guitar has captured the hearts of...

Gibson Custom reveals the Jason Isbell “Red Eye” 1959 Les Paul Standard

by Chris Vinnicombe | Jun 5, 2024 | Artists, News

Owned and played by Southern rock royalty, the iconic “Red Eye” Burst has been reproduced in unprecedented detail for a limited run of only 59 Collector’s Edition instruments Jason Isbell never thought he would be a Burst owner. However, his mindset...