172 Results for "Les Paul"

Gibson Les Paul Traditional 2018 now with pre-cracked headstocks!

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.

Gibson is selling its Memphis guitar factory – Bye, bye Beale Street!

The US guitar giant is flogging its Memphis factory for a cool $17 million, it comes with a nice big car park and an entertainment centre, so a bit of a bargain really. Bye, bye Gibson Beale Street Showcase.

Bill Kelliher of Mastodon reveals why he left Gibson – and it ain’t pretty

Mastodon's Bill Kelliher has shared the real reasons behind why he left Gibson USA and moved to ESP - and it's turning into a PR nightmare for the troubled US guitar maker.

Gibson Les Paul or a 100t steel beam – which has more sustain?

So you're down the pub arguing with your mates if a guitar's weight affects its sustain... Make sure you check out this video demonstration of a Gibson Les Paul vs. a Steel Beam!

Gibson 2018 Les Pauls available – with cryogenics and new finishes

With rising prices in Europe and CITES regulations in place, will the 2018 Les Paul range be able to tempt you to buy one? And why oh why are G-Force robot tuners back?

Gibson’s new Slash Les Paul models cost $1500 more with his signature

Slash, Gibson's new Global Brand Ambassador, has got a new range of very green signature guitars for 2017 - with a hefty surcharge if you want his scrawl on it...

Gibson Custom ‘Burstdriver’ overdrive loaded Les Paul – Why?

The Gibson Custom Shop is clutching at straws with this latest gimmick and it says a lot about this great American guitar maker. Is this yet another step in the wrong direction?

Gibson announces new Les Paul Specials, with a hint of Firebird

Looks like these new Custom Shop guitars will turn heads in more ways than one! With vintage Firebird colours and matching headstocks, they will certainly stand out from the crowd.

Gibson Custom Ultima ES-335 and Les Paul – Shellfish graveyard?

When someone with authority and no taste decides to release some high-end Custom Shop guitars, what could possibly go wrong? Well, luckily Gibson has decided to test this theory out for us...

Gibson USA announces new guitars! These are the new 2017 custom models

Four brand new Custom Shop guitars for 2017 and with some great new finishes and a new artist model as well. Will these new guitars get you fired up for a new guitar?

Gibson 2017 Les Paul Standard “Painted-Over” Series: Taking a beating?

This 'road warrior' look has finally made its way to Gibson! Now you can buy a pre-battered Les Paul Standard - but we're not sure how 'cool' these will look up close...

Gibson Custom Modern Double Cut Standard released at last

Traditional American hand made guitars meets a more modern guitar styling with better upper fret access and a cool new look. Looks like Gibson are making a statement and it's a welcome one.

Musikmesse 2017: Pons Guitars Revolution – modular guitars?

A guitar with multiple personalities?

NAMM 2017: Where’s the Gibson prototype from CES?

Possibly, not the best choice the US guitar company has ever made. A certain 'prototype' is a no show for NAMM.

Gibson 2017 S Series – USA-made guitars at bargain prices

Looks like Gibson know that many guitarists want a cheaper option: The new S Series range has been announced for 2017. But how are they managing to cut all those costs?

New Gibson guitar model? Prototype seen at CES Show

Could this be what Gibson have been working on? A UK guitar forum has some vague details on a potential new Gibson model.

Gibson Les Paul Standard 7 String: Magnificent Seven?

Gibson has made a limited edition 7 string version of their popular Les Paul Standard electric guitar. Will this modern take on a classic prove popular?

Geppetto Guitars’ Camelot Humbucker: Born in Texas and raised on tone

This vintage-correct pickup is based on Seth Lover's original 1950s humbucking pickups. Is it the best priced authentic PAF clone out there?

Mike McCready’s 1959 Les Paul guitar: Yet another Gibson limited run…

Yet another Gibson recreation of a 'famous' Les Paul for 2016. Yes, it's another '59 Les Paul...

Gibson Limited Edition Pete Townshend Gold Top ’76 Les Paul – Who?

The original guitar was smashed to smithereens at a live show by The Who and now live in pieces in the Victoria & Albert Museum. You can buy it's recreation, of course you may have to be of a certain ...

Gibson 2017 lineup: New finishes, new “weight relief” and new Amazon pricing

It seems like Amazon and a few US Dealers are starting to list the new 2017 Gibson range, and it's all a bit of a mess.

Gibson 2017 line-up rumours heating up: Updated!

The annual Gibson announcement for the upcoming model year is due very soon, and rumours abound. We've even seem some photos allegedly showing two 2017 Les Paul Classic guitars...

Wylde Audio Barbarian – Zakk’s latest guitar to add to his growing horde

The ex-Ozzy Osborne guitarist has moved onwards and upwards since parting ways with the Sabbath front man. This new range is full of Iron Man spirit and definitely not one for the Paranoid.

ESP draw Bill Kelliher from Gibson, announce signature models

Two brand new signature models for the Mastodon guitarist. One for for those on a budget and another high end model. The deal with Gibson is over and he has jumped ship to ESP!