167 Results for "Les Paul"

What happens when you bury your guitar in the desert?

What happened when YouTuber Guitar MAX buried his Les Paul in the desert? What do you mean, who cares? Oh come on, admit it, you're just a little bit curious. We certainly were.

The Mark Agnesi interview: No ‘Play Authentic’ but plenty of Epiphone

An interview with Mark Agnesi of Gibson Guitars! Expecting a frank exchange about "Play Authentic"? Don't. But Mr Agnesi does hint at interesting times for Epiphone...

Gibson YouTube channel is back – with a Slash!

Rumours were sparked over the weekend when all the content disappeared from Gibson's YouTube channel - now it's back with a new video featuring the company's Global Brand Ambassador, Slash!

Why have all Gibson’s official YouTube videos been pulled? And where is Mark Agnesi?

Gibson has pulled all its official videos from YouTube worldwide, while rumours are flying that Mark Agnesi has been let go from the company as well. What is going on at Gibson?

Jimmy Page reunited with his Number 1 Les Paul guitar case – after 47 years!

The Led Zeppelin guitarist lost his guitar case 47 years ago in 1972. Now Jimmy Page is reunited with his Number 1 guitar case, that's been returned to him by a fan.

Gibson could be putting their classic headstock shape on Epiphone at last!

An Instagram post by Cesar Gueikian appears to suggest that Epiphone guitars of the future could finally come with a Gibson open book style headstock shape.

Epiphone Pro and Lite: New finishes and pickups for Casino, Les Paul and SG

This Epiphone limited run of Pro & Lite models includes some sweet new colours and upgraded pickups, across the Casino, Les Paul and SG models.

Solar Guitars Type G Series adds three Singlecut models – and one’s not black!

An interesting new design with sharp edges and some unusual finishes (well, for Solar Guitars!): Ola's brand launches three new guitars in its Type G series - including one that isn't black!

Epiphone debuts Vivian Campbell Signature Holy Diver Les Paul Outfit guitar

Epiphone has launched the Vivian Campbell Holy Diver Les Paul Outfit, based on the guitar Mr Campbell used on the Dio album of the same name. The specs look promising given the reasonable price...

La Grange reinvents The Wheel with Heartbreaker humbuckers

The latest incarnation of La Grange's The Wheel guitar is offered with vintage PAF-style Sheptone Heartbreaker humbuckers, giving a new twist on this boutique single cut model.

Les Paul’s White Custom 50th Anniversary Les Paul on sale for $250,000

A special one-off Les Paul guitar is now listed on Reverb by Les Paul’s longtime luthier Tom Doyle. It was supposedly one of Les' favourites - now you could down it. If you have the money.

Summer NAMM 2019: Gibson partners with Banker Custom Guitars, Echopark Guitars and Jimmy Wallace Guitars

Gibson has announced the first boutique guitar companies to sign on for their Authorized Partnership Program. Could this be the beginning of a new era?

Gibson to move its headquarters to Downtown Nashville

James “JC” Curleigh and the team at Gibson HQ are moving out of the outskirts and into Cummins Station in Downtown Nashville. I wonder if Mark Agnesi will have a corner office?

Gibson CEO announces Gibson Authorized Partnership Program

Potentially boutique builders may only be able to build a certain amount of those Gibson authentic guitar shapes, but will have to pay a royalty or license for the privilege to do so.

Gibson officially responds – From Confrontation To Collaboration

Gibson has now officially responded to the whole trademark infringement case with Dean Guitars and you can read the full statement here.

Did Gibson steal the Les Paul design?

O.W. Appleton claimed that in 1943 he brought a solid body, single cutaway, electric Spanish style guitar he had made to show Gibson Guitars . Looks a lot like the Les Paul that came out 9 years later in 1952

Gibson launches anti-counterfeiting website report form: Anything to declare?

Gibson is taking its anti-counterfeiting efforts to the next level, launching a web page for the public to report potential copyright infringements. But who is the target of this new initiative?

Behringer “Les Uli” single cut hybrid guitar with built-in synth: Could it be real?!?

Images that are almost too bizarre to be true (!) have popped up on the net - showing a Behringer-branded single cut guitar with a built-in synth! Couldn't be someone having a laugh, could it?

Gibson sues Dean Guitars, claims copyright infringement

That was quick! Gibson follows through with its threat to take legal action on companies it says infringe on its copyrights - the first company is Dean Guitars! Will this be the first of many?

Morifone Guitars Quarzo: Based on a ’59 Burst with a spectacular Aileron headstock

Canadian boutique guitar maker Morifone Guitars has announced the Quarzo, a guitar based on a '59 Burst Les Paul but with an offset body and a spectacular Aileron headstock design. Check it out.

Gibson’s Mark Agnesi to guitar builders: “You’ve been warned” over copyrights

Gibson goes on the offensive against copyright infringement, with a stark warning to luthiers copying its designs in a new YouTube video entitled, "Play Authentic". And it's, well, a bit odd.

Gibson Joe Perry Gold Rush Les Paul Signature finally announced!

The new Gibson signature Les Paul for Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry is here! Spotted back in February, the new Gold Rush combines Strat and LP features into one signature guitar.

Gibson 2019 Lineup revealed at last – A return to quality and tradition?

That Gibson 2019 lineup they have been teasing is now official and you can now order one of 25 new models released from the US guitar giant. Hopefully, this will be a return to form?

Gibson launches countdown to new electric guitar models

Be Ready! As Gibson has a countdown on their main page and on the 29th April we will all get to see their new 'Collection' for release in 2019!