162 Results for "Les Paul"

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!

Matt Heafy and Richter launch the Double Strap on April 1st – turns out its legit!

Trivium guitarist Matt Heafy has launched a double guitar strap, unfortunately someone chose April 1st to launch the product and now everyone thinks it was a massive joke.

Gibson hires Mark Agnesi as Director of Brand Experience

Mark Agnesi has left Norm's Guitars to take on a new role of Director of Brand Experience for Gibson. Could he be the perfect fit for the iconic guitar brand?

Possible CITES U-turn: Is Rosewood set for a comeback?

In big news for guitar makers, the UK's mia says that a proposal has been "nominally agreed" that would end many of the restrictions imposed on rosewood use in instrument making.

Joe Perry tweets about new Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul Signature Model

A new Joe Perry Signature model Gibson Les Paul that has Stratocaster elements? Yes, that is exactly how the Aerosmith guitarist is describing his soon to be released new guitar on Twitter.

Gibson Custom Shop is back – with a vengeance!

Looks like Gibson Custom Shop has dropped some of the more unpopular materials and parts, like Richlite fretboards. Will 2019 see Gibson's premium range return to form?