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Gibson unveils the Les Paul Parlor Acoustic guitar
Redefining the parlor acoustic guitar using the world's greatest electric solidbody—the Gibson Les Paul Standard—as inspiration Gibson has unveiled the new Les Paul Parlor Acoustic guitar in Vintage Cherry Sunburst and Vintage Sunburst finishes, combining the...
Shop Gibson, gifts, and accessories this Father’s Day
For the dads who taught us to rock ’n’ roll Looking for the perfect gift for Father's Day? It's just around the corner, so look no further than Gibson, where legendary craftsmanship and timeless style can be found in this year's curated Father's Day gift guide....
Gibson Certified Vintage program offers extensive new drop to coincide with fourth annual Garage Fest
From a 1959 Flying V to a 1962 ES-350T Florentine, this release is full of six-string surprises for the discerning collector Gibson Certified Vintage has released a new batch of rare vintage guitars including one of the holy grails for vintage guitar collectors—an...
Gibson launches global search for missing Back to the Future ES-345 electric guitar, announces accompanying documentary
The pop culture moment that defined the 1980s and kickstarted guitar players everywhere is explored in a new Gibson Films documentary from director Doc Crotzer Gibson is on a worldwide mission to find the legendary Cherry Red ES-345™ guitar famously played by Michael...
Gibson Garage, Music Heals International, and Gibson Gives present a special Lukas Nelson & Friends performance and award ceremony
The inaugural Rob Wasserman Memorial Ambassador Award will be presented on June 18, 2025 Music Heals International (MHI), in collaboration with Gibson Gives, announces a special event honoring Lukas Nelson with the inaugural Rob Wasserman Memorial Ambassador Award....
Gibson Garage Nashville: Garage Fest 2025 Live Blog
The ultimate guitar destination celebrates its fourth anniversary with special events during CMA week—follow the program live here DAY FOUR Imagine if your first guitar lesson was from Jared James Nichols and Saxon Weiss. Day four of Garage Fest 2025 saw the Gibson...
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Gibson unveils the Les Paul Parlor Acoustic guitar
Redefining the parlor acoustic guitar using the world's greatest electric solidbody—the Gibson Les Paul Standard—as inspiration Gibson has unveiled the new Les Paul Parlor Acoustic guitar in Vintage Cherry Sunburst and Vintage Sunburst finishes, combining the...
Gibson Certified Vintage program offers extensive new drop to coincide with fourth annual Garage Fest
From a 1959 Flying V to a 1962 ES-350T Florentine, this release is full of six-string surprises for the discerning collector Gibson Certified Vintage has released a new batch of rare vintage guitars including one of the holy grails for vintage guitar collectors—an...
Seven famous guitarists show you why they love the P-90 pickup
In this Gibson TV video, hear in detail what makes the P-90 pickup a weapon of choice among iconic guitar players Guitars equipped with P-90 pickups and the legendary players who rely on them continue to prove why this iconic single-coil design remains one of...
Gibson J-45 vs Gibson SJ-200: What’s the difference?
Here are the main differences between the Gibson J-45 and Gibson SJ-200 acoustic guitars—including sound and size What’s the difference between the J-45™ and SJ-200™ acoustic guitars? This is a major question we get asked a lot, and a major decision if you’re choosing...
Shop Gibson guitars, gifts, and apparel on your summer 2025 city break
With central retail locations in Nashville, London, and Paris, Gibson is ready to jam It's time to plan that summer vacation, folks, and whether you’ll be partying under the neon lights of Nashville's honky tonks, tube-hopping between London's many tourist...
The new Kramer Volante is “built for players who demand top-tier tone”
Contemporary playability meets classic versatility in the Kramer Volante Series: innovative new instruments for today's trailblazing guitarists Kramer has unveiled its latest line of electric guitars—the Volante Series—specifically crafted for contemporary technical...
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Gibson Garage, Music Heals International, and Gibson Gives present a special Lukas Nelson & Friends performance and award ceremony
The inaugural Rob Wasserman Memorial Ambassador Award will be presented on June 18, 2025 Music Heals International (MHI), in collaboration with Gibson Gives, announces a special event honoring Lukas Nelson with the inaugural Rob Wasserman Memorial Ambassador Award....
Seven famous guitarists show you why they love the P-90 pickup
In this Gibson TV video, hear in detail what makes the P-90 pickup a weapon of choice among iconic guitar players Guitars equipped with P-90 pickups and the legendary players who rely on them continue to prove why this iconic single-coil design remains one of...
Gibson Garage Nashville: Garage Fest 2025 Live Blog
The ultimate guitar destination celebrates its fourth anniversary with special events during CMA week—follow the program live here DAY FOUR Imagine if your first guitar lesson was from Jared James Nichols and Saxon Weiss. Day four of Garage Fest 2025 saw the Gibson...
Gibson signature artist Richie Faulkner recognized in a new documentary on the enduring legacy of Judas Priest—on tour soon
The Ballad of Judas Priest is co-directed by Sam Dunn and Tom Morello Sony Music Vision has announced the upcoming production of The Ballad of Judas Priest, a new documentary chronicling the legendary heavy metal band's remarkable 50-year journey. Co-directed by...
Nito Mestre: “My Hummingbird is so smooth it feels like an electric guitar”
The vocalist of Sui Generis tells Gibson TV en Español the story of how a teenage friendship gave birth to a legendary band Nito Mestre is the latest guest to chat with Gibson TV en Español. In this brand-new episode of "Mi Historia," he discusses Sui Generis, the...
Gibson Gives: Jessica Simpson to headline 2025 Women Who Rock Benefit Concert in Pittsburgh
All proceeds benefit underfunded and understudied women’s health research at Magee-Womens Research Institute & Foundation Pop icon Jessica Simpson is set to headline the 2025 Women Who Rock™ Benefit Concert, presented by Gibson Gives, on Friday, September 5 at...
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Gibson launches global search for missing Back to the Future ES-345 electric guitar, announces accompanying documentary
The pop culture moment that defined the 1980s and kickstarted guitar players everywhere is explored in a new Gibson Films documentary from director Doc Crotzer Gibson is on a worldwide mission to find the legendary Cherry Red ES-345™ guitar famously played by Michael...
Video Lesson: Learn a Soundgarden-inspired guitar riff in 7/4
Utilize a pseudo-drop-tuned sound by inverting power chords In this series of grunge video guitar lessons, we’ve already examined Alice in Chains and Stone Temple Pilots. Now, if you're chasing the thick, aggressive tones of Soundgarden’s Badmotorfinger era, this new...
Seven famous guitarists show you why they love the P-90 pickup
In this Gibson TV video, hear in detail what makes the P-90 pickup a weapon of choice among iconic guitar players Guitars equipped with P-90 pickups and the legendary players who rely on them continue to prove why this iconic single-coil design remains one of...
Video lesson: How to play guitar like Stone Temple Pilots
Anchoring your third finger for this guitar riff is essential for a clean playthrough In the realm of grunge music, Stone Temple Pilots stand out as a unique force, hailing from San Diego, distinct from their early 1990s Seattle counterparts such as Alice in Chains....
Nito Mestre: “My Hummingbird is so smooth it feels like an electric guitar”
The vocalist of Sui Generis tells Gibson TV en Español the story of how a teenage friendship gave birth to a legendary band Nito Mestre is the latest guest to chat with Gibson TV en Español. In this brand-new episode of "Mi Historia," he discusses Sui Generis, the...
Video guitar lesson: Master the shimmer of Jerry Cantrell’s open-string grunge riffs
Transform your rhythm playing with this lesson on Jerry Cantrell's guitar style by using expressive movable shapes that feature open strings In this Gibson App video, you'll discover that Jerry Cantrell’s guitar work for Alice in Chains is instantly recognizable for...
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Video Lesson: Learn a Soundgarden-inspired guitar riff in 7/4
Utilize a pseudo-drop-tuned sound by inverting power chords In this series of grunge video guitar lessons, we’ve already examined Alice in Chains and Stone Temple Pilots. Now, if you're chasing the thick, aggressive tones of Soundgarden’s Badmotorfinger era, this new...
Video lesson: How to play guitar like Stone Temple Pilots
Anchoring your third finger for this guitar riff is essential for a clean playthrough In the realm of grunge music, Stone Temple Pilots stand out as a unique force, hailing from San Diego, distinct from their early 1990s Seattle counterparts such as Alice in Chains....
Video guitar lesson: Master the shimmer of Jerry Cantrell’s open-string grunge riffs
Transform your rhythm playing with this lesson on Jerry Cantrell's guitar style by using expressive movable shapes that feature open strings In this Gibson App video, you'll discover that Jerry Cantrell’s guitar work for Alice in Chains is instantly recognizable for...
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...
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: 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...
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One of the rarest Gibson Les Pauls returns home
The tale of how a mysterious vintage Gibson SG was really a 1960 Gibson Les Paul Standard all along In the spring of 2012, one of my uncles reached out in search of information about a vintage Gibson guitar he had inherited from a close friend. Who else wants a close...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...