“The first paying gig, I was 15. I started playing in all those bars, and I would have to sneak in”—Blackberry Smoke’s Charlie Starr
Charlie Starr on his early days, single-pickup guitars, Les Paul Juniors, his signature Southern rock sound, and more
The Process: Gibson CEO Cesar Gueikian and master luthier Jim DeCola build Custom guitars
Watch as Gibson CEO Cesar Gueikian and Master Luthier Jim DeCola work in tandem to build two custom guitars
Video: How to install a P-90 Dogear pickup in your electric guitar
Watch Jim DeCola’s complete step-by-step guide to installing a P-90 pickup, featuring a short soldering tutorial
Joe Bonamassa’s essential advice for guitarists
In this video, modern blues virtuoso Joe Bonamassa offers key advice on mastering the fretboard and integrating the pentatonic scale
Video: Understanding Gibson acoustic guitar body shapes and how they sound
Three things you must consider when buying your first Gibson acoustic guitar In this Gibson acoustic guitar comparison, host Dinesh Lekhraj from the Gibson Gear Guide demonstrates four of Gibson's most popular acoustic guitars, exploring how differences in body shape...
Video: How to adjust and set up your bass guitar
In this video, Gibson Master Luthier Jim DeCola takes viewers through the correct process for setting up a bass guitar
The story of Dorothy: Jared James Nichols’ 1952 Les Paul Goldtop
Watch this interview with Jared James Nichols to hear the incredible story of this vintage Gibson guitar—and hear Dorothy in action
How a tea break changed Judas Priest guitarist Richie Faulkner’s career
In this revealing video interview from the Gibson Gear Guide, Richie Faulkner shares the unexpectedly laid-back nature of his audition process with Judas Priest
Video: How to install humbucker pickups on electric guitar
In this video, Gibson Master Luthier Jim DeCola explains how to install humbucking pickups and explains 4-conductor wiring
Video: Inside the Gibson Custom Shop—see how your Gibson Custom guitar is made
In this video, Dinesh Lekhraj tours the prestigious Gibson Custom Shop, revealing the meticulous process of crafting a Gibson Custom guitar