Gibson - News and Rumours
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The Gretsch 6128: How I ended up with one, and why you should get one too
29 May 2021 · Read one guitar-buyer's journey that began with the overpriced '79 Les Paul Silverburst and ended with a delightfully playable used Gretsch 6128.
Gibson introduces Exclusives Collection in Olive Drab and Ebony finishes
25 May 2021 · Gibson's new Exclusives Collection offers Les Paul Specials, Les Pauls, SG Standard '61s, ES-335s and 70s Flying V models in Olive Drab or Ebony.
Legends of Tone: How to sound like Slash from Guns N’ Roses
22 May 2021 · What gear did legendary Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash use to get his famous guitar tone? We go on a journey into the sound of rock 'n' roll!
Gibson Peter Frampton Phenix Les Paul Custom rises from the ashes (again)
05 May 2021 · Gibson's premium-priced Peter Frampton Phenix Les Paul Custom recreates a guitar used on Frampton Comes Alive!. itself based on a model from 1954.
Gibson Les Paul Goldtop signed by music legends at Dylan’s 30th Anniversary Concert up for auction
22 Apr 2021 · This Gibson Les Paul has the autographs of Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Eric Clapton, Johnny Cash and Willie Nelson to name a few and is up for auction at Bonhams.
Gibson Marcus King 1962 ES-345: A beautiful, idiosyncratic Custom Shop archtop
21 Apr 2021 · The Gibson Marcus King 1962 ES-345 is based on the guitar that his grandfather owned and was given to Marcus on his 18th birthday, a very personal guitar indeed.
Rick Beato’s Gibson LP Special signature model is now in production
16 Apr 2021 · The new Gibson Rick Beato LP Special Signature comes in Pelham Blue and Rick just shared the first one rolling off the line on his Instagram account.
60 years of the SG: Gibson ships 1961 “Les Paul” SG with sideways Vibrola
31 Mar 2021 · Gibson's gorgeous new SGs are based on the 1961 "Les Paul" models - but these two red-blooded rock guitars are way too expensive to actually play.
Gibson’s new Slim Harpo “Lovell” ES-330 is a beautiful blues machine
30 Mar 2021 · Gibson honours blues musician James "Slim Harpo" Moore with new Slim Harpo "Lovell" ES-330 Artist Model in Vintage Sunset Burst.
How to Sound Like: Robert Smith of The Cure
27 Mar 2021 · Today we take a look at the guitars and gear you need to sound like Robert Smith, the iconic frontman and guitarist of gloomy goth-pop icons The Cure.
Gibson Tom Petty SJ-200 Wildflower acoustic at $9999 each!
24 Mar 2021 · The new Gibson Tom Petty SJ-200 Wildflower acoustic is a limited run model, with only 100 guitars being made available worldwide.
Gibson reissues the twin mini-humbucker Les Paul 70s Deluxe
16 Mar 2021 · Gibson is once again bringing back the fabled mini-humbucker with these new Les Paul 70s Deluxe models!
New Gibson Noel Gallagher J-150 signature model coming soon
11 Mar 2021 · Gibson and Noel Gallagher have teased the Oasis guitarist's new signature J-150 acoustic model on their social media accounts.
Gibson Murphy Labs ageing service now available (and yes, it’s expensive)
09 Mar 2021 · Gibson's Murphy Lab operation is now open for business, offering four levels of meticulously prepared ageing. But how high is the Murphy Lab premium?
The new Dave Mustaine Collection will include Gibson, Epiphone and Kramer models
23 Feb 2021 · The Dave Mustaine Collection has been officially announced and will include both electric and acoustic guitars from Gibson, Epiphone and Kramer.
Gibson and Dave Mustaine collaboration now official with new Rust In Peace teaser video
20 Feb 2021 · The Gibson and Dave Mustaine collaboration is now official as a new Rust In Peace video teases their partnership.
Has Trogly spotted a new Gibson Les Paul Deluxe 70s reissue model?
06 Feb 2021 · The Trogly's Guitar Show may have found an as-of-yet unannounced Gibson Les Paul Deluxe 70s reissue model on Reverb, expected for release in March 2021.
NAMM 2021: Gibson App with Audio Augmented Reality
21 Jan 2021 · The new Gibson app is touted as 'the only guitar app you need' - and it certainly packs in the features, including Augmented Reality learning!
NAMM 2021: Gibson Official Line-up Revealed!
21 Jan 2021 · The Gibson official announcement for NAMM has been revealed and includes Custom Shop '61 SG models, ES models and Non Reverse Thunderbird Bass
NAMM 2021: Gibson Signature Guitars for 2021 leaked!
20 Jan 2021 · Trogly has shared the official Gibson Signature Release 2021 video and it looks like new models for Emily Wolfe, Tracii Gunns, Peter Frampton, Tom Petty, Alex Lifeson, Orianthi and more!
NAMM 2021: Gibson re-releases Kirk Douglas SG in new finishes
19 Jan 2021 · Gibson will re-releases the eye-catching Kirk Douglas signature SG - fitted with three humbuckers - in two swish new finishes for this year.
Gibson and Gene Simmons to collaborate on new line of G² instruments
08 Jan 2021 · Kiss star Gene Simmons and Gibson have struck a multi-year deal for a new line of G² series guitars & basses.