Gibson - News and Rumours
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Gibson files for bankruptcy, Henry Juszkiewicz loses ownership
01 May 2018 · The excruciating wait is over - Gibson has finally filed for bankruptcy, as widely predicted. What's next for the famed guitar maker? Probably a change in leadership, according to Bloomberg.
Gibson vs Tronical, Round 2: Gibson announces its own law suit, alleges “fraud”
30 Apr 2018 · Only last week we reported that Tronical were suing Gibson guitars - now it's Gibson's turn! Could things get any more messed up at the guitar giant in 2018?
Gibson is being sued by Tronical for $50million over e-tuner technology
24 Apr 2018 · A new headache for Henry Juszkiewicz and Gibson: On top of the company's financial troubles, the inventors of the tech behind the Gibson's G-Force robo-tuner is suing Gibson for $50 million!
That headless Gibson SG meme is actually a real guitar!
20 Apr 2018 · If you have ever searched the web for broken Gibson headstocks, the chances are you will have seen this infamous headless Gibson SG. We all thought it was a Photoshop fake, but it turns out its real!
BandLab rebrands Sonar as Cakewalk and sets it free on Windows
05 Apr 2018 · After acquiring the Cakewalk brand and assets from Gibson, BandLab is rebooting Sonar, a popular "alternative" DAW, as Cakewalk by BandLab. The software is completely free to download for Windows!
Gibson Vivian Campbell Les Paul Custom – An all-out rock machine?
16 Mar 2018 · The new Gibson Custom Shop Vivian Campbell Les Paul Custom is one of the few versions of this model to feature jumbo frets, but will you pay an extra grand for his signature?
Gibson Gary Clark Jr. Signature SG in Vintage Cherry!
13 Mar 2018 · Gary Clark Jr has a great taste in SGs and his signature model is now available in a very traditional Vintage Cherry finish, which is handy as the last version in yellow sold out worldwide.
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