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Gibson announces the Gibson Custom Serj Tankian “Foundations” Les Paul Modern VIP Package
Musician, songwriter, lead singer, and lyricist of Grammy® Award-winning rock band System Of A Down collaborates with Gibson Celebrating the artistry of System Of A Down frontman Serj Tankian across all mediums, Gibson Custom is proud to present the Serj Tankian...
Kirk Hammett and Gibson Publishing announce The Collection: Live events
The legendary Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett features in conversation with Mark Agnesi—save the dates Kirk Hammett, legendary lead guitarist of the multi-platinum-selling and nine-time GRAMMY® Award-winning band Metallica, has announced a series of intimate live...
Third annual “A Country Thing Happened on the Way to Cure Parkinson’s” event raises over $1 million for the Michael J. Fox Foundation
Iconic country music artists join forces to support Parkinson’s research On Wednesday, April 16, the third annual “A Country Thing Happened on the Way to Cure Parkinson’s” event raised over $1 million for the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF)....
National Music Education Disaster Relief Coalition forms with Music Rising, Gibson Gives, and others
Amplifying efforts to support musicians and schools in their recovery from natural disasters is the goal In a unified effort to support schools devastated by natural disasters, the National Music Education Disaster Relief Coalition has been launched by the Mr....
Sarah Julia: “Our lyrics often circle around family, grief, and all the things we don’t always know how to say out loud”
Sarah Julia joins the Gibson Spotlight Artist program In line with the brand’s ongoing commitment to elevating new music from emerging musicians around the world, the annual Gibson Artist Spotlight program continues showcasing an evolving roster of...
MESA/Boogie Split Back cabinets—the 80s icons return
Big rock sound and classic style: 4x12 and 2x12 cabinets explained MESA/Boogie® has announced the return of two legendary pieces of rock gear—the MESA/Boogie Split Back Cabinets in 4x12 and 2x12 speaker configurations. These cabinets, cherished by some of the biggest...
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How iconic Gibson and Epiphone pickguard artwork elevates the humble flat-top acoustic
The Gibson practice of adorning acoustic guitar pickguards with artwork continues a tradition of lutherie dating back to the Renaissance Although the primary function of an acoustic guitar's pickguard is to protect the soundboard from playing wear, its role in guitar...
New colorways make a splash on the Gibson J-45 Standard and SJ-200 Standard acoustic guitar models
Definitive acoustic guitar experiences in expanded finishes Both the Gibson J-45™ Standard and SJ-200™ Standard acoustic guitars now feature new finish options to enliven your songwriting and stage endeavors. Heritage Cherry Sunburst expands the J-45 lineup, while the...
How to dial in your amp settings for humbucking pickups
This is how to dial in your amp once for humbuckers and use every pickup position—without changing settings on your amp Your amp already has everything it needs to sound amazing with your Gibson or Epiphone humbucker™-equipped guitar—if not, you’ve got a bigger...
The Gibson Les Paul Junior and Les Paul Special get additional finishes
Classic TV Yellow and Ebony colorways expand these Spartan machines of glory If you have a P-90 itch to scratch and love simplicity in your guitars, now might be the time to take the plunge as both the Gibson Les Paul™ Junior and Les Paul Special are available in new...
MESA/Boogie Split Back cabinets—the 80s icons return
Big rock sound and classic style: 4x12 and 2x12 cabinets explained MESA/Boogie® has announced the return of two legendary pieces of rock gear—the MESA/Boogie Split Back Cabinets in 4x12 and 2x12 speaker configurations. These cabinets, cherished by some of the biggest...
The cult favorite Gibson Victory now features two new finishes, as does the versatile Les Paul Studio
Four new colorways combine with an already stunning array of choices for these exceptional guitar designs The Gibson Victory and Les Paul™ Studio now feature an array of new colorways. For the recently reintroduced Victory series, Gibson has unveiled two striking new...
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Gibson announces the Gibson Custom Serj Tankian “Foundations” Les Paul Modern VIP Package
Musician, songwriter, lead singer, and lyricist of Grammy® Award-winning rock band System Of A Down collaborates with Gibson Celebrating the artistry of System Of A Down frontman Serj Tankian across all mediums, Gibson Custom is proud to present the Serj Tankian...
Kirk Hammett and Gibson Publishing announce The Collection: Live events
The legendary Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett features in conversation with Mark Agnesi—save the dates Kirk Hammett, legendary lead guitarist of the multi-platinum-selling and nine-time GRAMMY® Award-winning band Metallica, has announced a series of intimate live...
Sarah Julia: “Our lyrics often circle around family, grief, and all the things we don’t always know how to say out loud”
Sarah Julia joins the Gibson Spotlight Artist program In line with the brand’s ongoing commitment to elevating new music from emerging musicians around the world, the annual Gibson Artist Spotlight program continues showcasing an evolving roster of...
Famous guitarists show you one simple guitar trick
These simple but powerful guitar tricks tips will improve your guitar playing in so many different ways Ever wondered what sets the pro guitarists out there apart? Sometimes, it’s just one guitar trick they’ve learned or developed along the way or a small insight into...
Interview: Lamb of God guitarist Mark Morton on his new solo album, Without The Pain
Jason Isbell, Charlie Starr, Grace Bowers, Jared James Nichols, and more feature on a star-studded, 10-song Southern rock set Friday, April 11th sees Lamb of God guitarist Mark Morton drop Without The Pain, a new solo album featuring guest appearances from a cast of...
Interview: Envy of None on their über-creative sophomore album—get ready to sail Stygian Wavz
Envy of None, the band featuring Rush legend Alex Lifeson on guitar, has released their second album, Stygian Wavz. We speak to them to find out more Envy Of None released their second album, Stygian Wavz, on March 28, 2025, via Kscope. The band features Rush...
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Video: How to make punk guitar riffs explode with energy
Palm muting and steady downstrokes are the key to this technique Continuing our exploration of punk rock guitar techniques, this beginner-friendly Gibson App video features Irene Ketikidi as she guides you toward mixing up palm muting with ringing powerchords. You’ll...
Famous guitarists show you one simple guitar trick
These simple but powerful guitar tricks tips will improve your guitar playing in so many different ways Ever wondered what sets the pro guitarists out there apart? Sometimes, it’s just one guitar trick they’ve learned or developed along the way or a small insight into...
How to dial in your amp settings for humbucking pickups
This is how to dial in your amp once for humbuckers and use every pickup position—without changing settings on your amp Your amp already has everything it needs to sound amazing with your Gibson or Epiphone humbucker™-equipped guitar—if not, you’ve got a bigger...
Rodrigo Crespo: “It becomes an instrument that gives you so many more sounds, so many more colors”
Rodrigo Crespo shares a demo and rundown of the Gibson Les Paul Studio on Gibson TV en Español In the latest video from Gibson TV en Español, listen as Latin GRAMMY®-nominated Rodrigo Crespo shares his thoughts about the reimagined Gibson Les Paul™ Studio and why...
Video: Get your punk strumming patterns on the right track with the Gibson App
Dive into the power of downpicking—essential for achieving that punchy, high-energy punk sound In this Gibson App video, Irene Ketikidi sets beginners on course to get a solid handle on downpicking—the action of creating straight-ahead eighth or sixteenth-note rhythms...
Video: Learn the one guitar riff that connects Chuck Berry to the Sex Pistols
Learn how to bring the raw, edgy sound of punk rock guitar to your rhythm technique In this beginner-friendly Gibson App video lesson, Irene Ketikidi will help you explore how the foundational style of Chuck Berry evolved into the intense, confrontational guitar sound...
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Video: How to make punk guitar riffs explode with energy
Palm muting and steady downstrokes are the key to this technique Continuing our exploration of punk rock guitar techniques, this beginner-friendly Gibson App video features Irene Ketikidi as she guides you toward mixing up palm muting with ringing powerchords. You’ll...
Famous guitarists show you one simple guitar trick
These simple but powerful guitar tricks tips will improve your guitar playing in so many different ways Ever wondered what sets the pro guitarists out there apart? Sometimes, it’s just one guitar trick they’ve learned or developed along the way or a small insight into...
Stay challenged with these productivity ideas for musicians (part three)
Trust that dedication will lead you to deeper creativity and sharper musicianship As musicians, our creative sparks and roadblocks can appear in surprising ways. One day, you might catch a momentary earful of a delicious hook in a convenience store, totally unaware of...
Video: Learn the one guitar riff that connects Chuck Berry to the Sex Pistols
Learn how to bring the raw, edgy sound of punk rock guitar to your rhythm technique In this beginner-friendly Gibson App video lesson, Irene Ketikidi will help you explore how the foundational style of Chuck Berry evolved into the intense, confrontational guitar sound...
Video: Get your punk strumming patterns on the right track with the Gibson App
Dive into the power of downpicking—essential for achieving that punchy, high-energy punk sound In this Gibson App video, Irene Ketikidi sets beginners on course to get a solid handle on downpicking—the action of creating straight-ahead eighth or sixteenth-note rhythms...
Gibson J-45 versus Gibson Hummingbird: What’s the difference?
These are the main differences between the Gibson J-45 and Gibson Hummingbird acoustic guitars—including sound and size What’s the difference between the Gibson J-45™ and Hummingbird™ acoustic guitars? It's a key part of the decision-making process when buying your...
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Gibson J-45 versus Gibson Hummingbird: What’s the difference?
These are the main differences between the Gibson J-45 and Gibson Hummingbird acoustic guitars—including sound and size What’s the difference between the Gibson J-45™ and Hummingbird™ acoustic guitars? It's a key part of the decision-making process when buying your...
What makes the Gibson Les Paul Supreme, SG Supreme, and ES Supreme evolving works of art?
The Supreme Collection was launched with innovation in mind and contains elevated versions of the iconic Gibson Les Paul, SG and ES guitars. Find out more and read the origin story of their Art Deco headstock inlay here With the arrival of the Gibson ES™ Supreme...
A deep dive into the pentatonic scale for guitarists
How did five-note scales become popular in so many music genres and styles? Pentatonic scales, those beautiful and expressive five-note wonders, take two forms: those with semitones (hemitonic) and those without (anhemitonic). They are used worldwide in nearly every...
Shoegaze: The dreamlike guitar-driven genre defined by My Bloody Valentine and Ride
What is the shoegaze aesthetic, and how does one unravel it? What constitutes a proper shoegaze band? Nobody can pin it down. All one can say with some certainty is that timbre and mood are central to it. The genre might be creatively described as the music industry’s...
Gibson Hummingbird vs Gibson SJ-200—what’s the difference?
Let’s examine the differences between the Gibson Hummingbird and Gibson SJ-200 so you can decide which acoustic guitar is right for you You’re here because you can’t decide between the two major players in the Gibson Acoustic lineup, and you want to know the...
Revolutionary 1950s designs from the Gibson archives revealed afresh
Just what went on in the heads of creative teams during Gibson's golden age? In a new article on Reverb.com, renowned guitar historian Tony Bacon takes us back in time with a newly published exploration of drawings from the Gibson archives. He chronicles long-hidden...