172 Results for "Les Paul"

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?

NAMM 2019: Gibson goes back to the ‘Golden Era’ with new 2019 guitars

Gibson gets back to basics with a new set of 'Golden Era' guitars including a Les Paul ‘50s spec, Les Paul Special in TV Yellow and two new 61 spec SG’s with “maestro” and “sideways” Vibrolas ...

Ceramic vs. Alnico: Which pickups sound better?

It's one of the oldest controversies in the guitar world: Ceramic vs. Alnico. Many players believe that Alnico is "warmer", whereas Ceramic sounds "colder". True? All is finally revealed...

Gibson at NAMM 2019 – Yes, they will be there this time!

Winter NAMM 2019, Stand 207 will be the place to be. Why? Gibson has confirmed it's attending the upcoming show after their unfortunate decision to pull out of the 2018 edition.

Wylde Audio debuts Blood Eagle Raw Top, Odin Grail Camo and Barbarian Psyclone

Wylde Audio announces new Limited Editions inspired by famed Gibson models. With their pointy edges, these three Viking-themed axes could be wielded in battle - but are they worthy of Valhalla?

Gibson The Paul reissued for its 40th anniversary – A ’70s revival?

The Paul comes from an era that was fascinated by avocado bathroom suits and had a fixation with the colour brown, but now it is 40 years old and getting reissued!

New Gibson CEO announced at last: Can JC ‘build a powerhouse brand’?

Can James "JC" Curleigh 'build a powerhouse brand' with Gibson USA? Well, he has done it before at Levi Strauss, where he was in charge previous to his new role at Gibson.

Gibson Slash ‘Brazilian Dream’ Les Paul with rosewood fretboard to cost $13,000!

Gibson has announced yet another Slash signature Les Paul model, this time it's hand-signed and has a fretboard of solid Brazilian Rosewood. And it costs a small fortune...

Gibson unveils its new Les Paul Player Plus Series

Three new Gibson Les Paul models with different pickup configurations. The new Gibson Les Paul Player Plus Series could be a return to form for the company

Seymour Duncan unveils the Billy Gibbons’ Red Devil PAF set – for Strats!

The Red Devil PAF pickup set gets you closer to Billy Gibbon's Texan Blues tone without having to hack up your beloved Stratocaster. But how close to Billy's Pearly Gates do they sound?

Gibson USA 2019 Line-up: Fewer guitars, less controversy!

Gibson has now officially presented its 2019 USA range of guitars. Yes, you remember, the ones that were all leaked back in May. Will they divide opinion amongst guitar players around the world?

The best of both worlds? Cort’s new CR300 LP replica is loaded with active PAFs

Cort has released the new CR300 Singlecut which blends classic American '50s styling with modern day active pickups that it claims give an authentic PAF tone yet at low impedance.

Are Gibson advertising for new CEO – Bye bye Henry ?

Gibson is officially advertising for a new CEO and so it would appear Henry's days at the guitar company are numbered.

Fender Parallel Universe Troublemaker Telecaster: A leaf from the Les Paul playbook

Fender's latest Parallel Universe guitar, the Troublemaker Telecaster takes a huge leaf out of the Gibson Les Paul book. Will this new Limited Edition guitar cause any trouble in 2018?

Gibson 2019 range at SNAMM with no surprises (except a new HP protector case!)

Gibson presented its 2019 line-up at Summer NAMM, and it's all in line with the information that leaked in advance of the show. Except for its sleek new HP hard case...