Gibson - News and Rumours
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Fender’s “Roasted Earth”: A reply to the PRS Silver Sky!
11 Mar 2018 · Images have surfaced of a new guitar by Fender - the "Roasted Earth"! This reply to the Silver Sky has it all: two humbuckers, a tremolo system and a funky reverse headstock. It's too good to be true!
Heard the “Yamaha buying Gibson” rumour? Here’s why that would make sense.
09 Mar 2018 · The rumour mill says Gibson is about to be bought out - by a Chinese consortium, by Yamaha, by the Tooth Fairy, depending on who you believe. Gibson needs Yamaha - or someone like them - to step in.
Gibson Lzzy Hale Signature Dark Explorer unleashed!
05 Mar 2018 · A beast of a guitar, the new Lzzy Hale signature model shows what Gibson can achieve - we hope that they can sort out their current woes so we can get more instruments like this!
Gibson creditors want new CEO before offering a rescue deal – Bloomberg
03 Mar 2018 · New rumours around Gibson's financial woes has bondholders demanding a new leadership structure for the company before offering it a financial lifeline. Are Henry's days at the helm numbered?
Talk of a Gibson bankruptcy in 2018 intensifies
19 Feb 2018 · Talk of a Gibson bankruptcy has intensified recently, with some now expecting the US guitar maker to part ways with its current CEO and owner Henry Juskiewicz in 2018. Here's the story so far...
Gibson Modern Flying V boldly goes where no guitar has gone before
11 Feb 2018 · Finally! The full details of the Gibson Modern Flying V are now official - this guitar first beamed onto the Earth's surface at this year's CES. Make it so!
Gibson Les Paul Custom Chambered Blackout series: Too bright for the Custom Shop?
06 Feb 2018 · Gibson has launched yet another limited edition Les Paul Custom, but is this what players actually want? Or are they just testing how far they can push the iconic guitar design?
Gibson 2018 BFG Les Paul – Its back and it is still a beast
30 Jan 2018 · The Gibson BFG is back and this time it comes in two versions, so now you have to decide whether you are a P90 or a humbucker player? Luckily it only comes in one colour...
Gibson tantalises Flying V fans at CES with glimpses of new “Modern” model
12 Jan 2018 · Looking a bit like a retro '50s Jackson Roswell Rhoads, this new V could be the star of the show for Gibson, but will it be enough to win back the fans?
Gibson Semi-Hollow Modern Double Cut launches at CES
09 Jan 2018 · New 24-fret semi-hollow body guitars available in pearlescent colours have just been teased via Gibson's Facebook page and they look like they will once again divide opinion with fans.
Gibson snubs NAMM Show 2018: Strategic choice or a financial one?
03 Jan 2018 · Gibson is snubbing the biggest musical instrument show of the year at Anaheim, so no NAMM 2018 stand for the US guitar giant. What does this say about the state of the company?
Top 5 Guitar Gear Fails: All the scams, howlers and pointless products
30 Dec 2017 · Its been a great year for the guitar and yet we still managed to see some amazing failures in the industry. My list this year contains my top 5 fails of the year for you to laugh at and say "How?"
Gibson to show 5 gutsy, cool new models at NAMM 2018
22 Dec 2017 · Looks like Gibson are just starting to tease new models for 2018 and amongst this batch, we have some old favourites and a return of a model we haven't seen in years
Jef’s Tips to help your Gibson Les Paul play like a dream, Part 3: Lock it down
17 Dec 2017 · When you want to lock down your tone and add extra stability to your Les Paul, locking hardware is the perfect upgrade for your guitar and won't damage your guitar
Gibson Custom Shop recreates Mick Ralphs’ 1958 Les Paul Standard
25 Nov 2017 · A recreation of a '58 'burst Les Paul once owned by the legendary Mick Ralphs of Bad Company fame, this brand new aged single-cut looks just the part and recreates a much loved investment
Gibson Slash 1958 serial #8 3096 First Les Paul Limited Run: Recreating a legend
08 Nov 2017 · This guitar will, of course, be special to many Gibson die-hard fans and lovers of Slash, but is it really worth spending $4000 dollars on an autograph?
Gibson USA 2018 Les Paul Classic Player Plus: P90-loaded, full-fat guitars
07 Nov 2017 · Three brand new finishes for the already pretty well specified Classic Player version of the American built Les Paul 2018 models, will Ocean Blue make you want to dive in?
Gibson Custom Shop Modern Les Paul Standard range: A rainbow of colour
03 Nov 2017 · Gibson's Custom Shop has created of multi-coloured Modern Les Pauls with a few upgrades, and these are hitting Europe now. Will these guitars make you part with £4000?
Jef’s Tips for making your Gibson Les Paul play like a dream, Part 2: Truss Rod
03 Nov 2017 · A lot of guitarists are more scared of truss rod adjustment than they are of an angry bear after hibernation. This week we take the fear out of the dreaded truss rod adjustment on a Gibson Les Paul.
Gibson Neon Modern Les Paul Axcess Custom – Neon ’80s cool
27 Oct 2017 · Hot colours and ready to rock, these '80s inspired Les Paul Customs are made to turn heads and shred riffs. Are you the guitar god worthy of wielding one?
Jef’s Top Tips for making your Gibson Les Paul play like a dream, Part 1: Cleaning
22 Oct 2017 · Here's how to keep your beloved Gibson Les Paul in tip-top condition and make it play like a dream! This week, Jef offers his favourite set up tips and cleaning regime for his Les Paul guitars.
Gibson Les Paul Traditional 2018 now with pre-cracked headstocks!
21 Oct 2017 · You could not make this stuff up. Gibson has done it yet again and puts another image of a damaged guitar up on its own website. This time the image seems to show a crack in the headstock of a 2018 Les Paul.