Gibson at NAMM 2025: Tradition meets Innovation
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Gibson at NAMM 2025: what a spectacular return! With a series of guitars celebrating its history and commitment to innovation, the company reaffirmed its central position in the world of musical instruments.
Gibson’s Chief Marketing Officer Beth Heidt expressed the importance of this return to the NAMM Show, stating, ‘Gibson and NAMM share a mission to improve lives through music and strengthen the entire music industry.’ With this vision, Gibson at NAMM 2025 delivered a unique experience, combining tradition and innovation to captivate visitors.
1955 NAMM Show Commemorative Edition Les Paul
One of Gibson’s biggest releases at NAMM 2025 is the 1955 NAMM Show Commemorative Edition Les Paul. This exclusive model celebrates the 70th anniversary of Gibson’s historic participation in the 1955 NAMM Show. Available in five colours – Samoa Beige, Copper Iridescent, Nugget Gold, Platinum and Viceroy Brown – this guitar is a unique collector’s item.
Featuring a mahogany body and maple top, the 1955 Les Paul comes with P-90 Soapbar pickups and a Chunky D ‘50s profile neck, all complemented by a nitrocellulose finish. The production run, limited to only 70 pieces per finish, has made this model a true gem for musicians and collectors alike, available on Gibson’s website.
Gibson Warren Haynes Les Paul Standard
Among Gibson’s most acclaimed newcomers at NAMM 2025, the Warren Haynes Les Paul Standard has won over musicians and fans alike. Dedicated to the Allman Brothers Band guitarist, this guitar combines a vintage aesthetic with innovative features, including P-90 DC hum-free pickups and a built-in boost to expand sonic possibilities. The 60s Cherry finish adds a touch of elegance to a versatile, high-performance instrument.
Les Paul Standard 50s and 60s Double Trouble
Gibson at NAMM 2025 also updated the Les Paul Standard collection with the ’50s and ’60s Double Trouble models. Both are inspired by the golden eras of rock and combine vintage elements with modern technology.
The Les Paul Standard 50s Double Trouble features a mahogany body with an AA maple top, a Rounded 50s neck, and a rosewood fingerboard. At the same time, Burstbucker 1 and 2 pickups offer the classic Gibson sound.
The 60s version features a Slim Taper neck and 61R and 61T Burstbucker pickups with Alnico 5 magnets, perfect for a more punchy sound. Both models, available in finishes such as Vintage Cherry Sunburst and Vintage Tobacco Burst, embody the best of Gibson tradition. Both models are limited to 500 pieces in each finish!
Gibson Custom Acoustic
Gibson at NAMM 2025 also announced a couple of exciting models for its acoustic guitar line, celebrating tradition with reissues of historic models. The 1936 Advanced Jumbo, with its heat-aged spruce top, embodies the charm of vintage instruments, while the 1939 SJ-100 and 1942 Banner J-45 represent the best of the big jumbos and dreadnoughts respectively.
There was no shortage of celebrations of the 1960s, with models such as the 1960 Hummingbird, famous for its iconic engraved pickguard, and the 1963 Country Western, prized for its minimalist design and warm, enveloping sound.
Among the new releases, Gibson presented models such as the J-45 Special, a revamped version of the famous workhorse. With a slimmer design, this guitar guarantees a balanced sound and great playing comfort, perfect for any musical genre.
Another interesting release is the Margo Price J-45, inspired by the American Country singer-songwriter. Its details, such as the decorated double pickguards, make it a unique model.
Gibson at NAMM 2025: Between Tradition and Innovation
Gibson’s comeback at NAMM 2025 was all about the instruments, but it was also a proper celebration of its history and its future. They showed a range of guitars from vintage models to modern innovations, proving that Gibson is still a benchmark for many musicians worldwide. At NAMM 2025, they combined their legendary past with an innovative approach, and everyone there will remember it for years.
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