Gibson - News and Rumours
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Gibson YouTube channel is back – with a Slash!
02 Oct 2019 · Rumours were sparked over the weekend when all the content disappeared from Gibson's YouTube channel - now it's back with a new video featuring the company's Global Brand Ambassador, Slash!
Why have all Gibson’s official YouTube videos been pulled? And where is Mark Agnesi?
28 Sep 2019 · Gibson has pulled all its official videos from YouTube worldwide, while rumours are flying that Mark Agnesi has been let go from the company as well. What is going on at Gibson?
Jimmy Page reunited with his Number 1 Les Paul guitar case – after 47 years!
27 Sep 2019 · The Led Zeppelin guitarist lost his guitar case 47 years ago in 1972. Now Jimmy Page is reunited with his Number 1 guitar case, that's been returned to him by a fan.
Gibson Sheryl Crow Country Western Supreme – The ‘Money Maker’
26 Sep 2019 · Gibson's new Sheryl Crow Country Western Supreme is a signature acoustic based on the 'Money Maker' the US star wrote many of her hits on. A fine-looking guitar with plenty of retro charm.
Deal: Low prices on Gibson monitor speakers – while supplies last!
23 Sep 2019 · Thomann has some great discounts on various models of Gibson monitor speakers. If you’d like to add these beauties to your studio, hurry up: They're going fast!
Gibson could be putting their classic headstock shape on Epiphone at last!
13 Sep 2019 · 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.
Slash Signed Doubleneck Replica: Gibson’s most expensive Slash signature guitar yet?
11 Sep 2019 · The new Gibson Custom Shop Slash Signed 1966 EDS 1275 Doubleneck Replica Aged Ebony is the ultimate stadium rock guitar/boat anchor.
15 guitar myths that drive us all crazy – busted!
08 Sep 2019 · In a world of Internet and instant access to information, you would think guitarists would be enlightened. Actually it turns out we will believe any old rubbish!
Gibson launches Chris Cornell ES-335 Tribute model, 250 units to be sold
28 Aug 2019 · Gibson has today amounted the release of the Chris Cornell ES-335 Tribute. Limited to 250 guitars worldwide and to Chris's original specification of his 2013 model.
CITES lifts rosewood ban for guitars and other musical instruments!
28 Aug 2019 · Champagne corks pop at Fender & Co. as the ban on rosewood for finished musical instruments is lifted! Now you can take your guitar on a plane without fear of the fretboard being hacked off.
Gibson Eric Clapton 1964 Firebird I: USD 8000 for a Custom Shop guitar?
21 Aug 2019 · After the recent Hendrix 'Izabella' Strat, the new Gibson Custom Shop Eric Clapton 1964 Firebird I is the latest example of a high-priced, limited edition guitar made for collectors.
Les Paul’s White Custom 50th Anniversary Les Paul on sale for $250,000
09 Aug 2019 · 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.
New video of Gibson destroying guitars, this time it’s ES models
03 Aug 2019 · YouTube channel BJs World has now uploaded another video of Gibson destroying new ES model guitars. The whole process looks pretty severe and will make you cringe.
Gibson Brian Ray Custom Shop ’62 SG Junior
02 Aug 2019 · Brian is the lead guitarist for Paul McCartney’s band and his new Custom Shop '62 SG Junior has lots of features to make his job a lot easier and give him a smooth ride.
Lucille! BB King’s legendary Gibson ES-345 guitar to be auctioned
27 Jul 2019 · A crucial part of BB King's career was played by a certain Gibson ES-345 that he named "Lucille". Now, a prototype he used in his later career is to be auctioned in September 2019.
Gibson show their soft side by returning the Oberheim name to Tom Oberheim
20 Jul 2019 · In a gesture of good will Gibson has returned the Oberheim brand and trademark back to the company founder Tom Oberheim who says he's thrilled!
Summer NAMM 2019: Gibson partners with Banker Custom Guitars, Echopark Guitars and Jimmy Wallace Guitars
18 Jul 2019 · 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
16 Jul 2019 · 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
15 Jul 2019 · 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.
Dean Guitars alleges Gibson threatened dealers over copyrights
10 Jul 2019 · Armadillo is accusing Gibson of threatening dealers that are selling Dean and Luna guitars with legal action. They are also making a counterclaim against the Flying V, Explorer and ES-335 body shape trademarks.
Gibson G-45 Studio & Standard: Quality acoustics from the USA?
04 Jul 2019 · The new Gibson G-45 Studio & Standard will provide a new entry point into a Gibson acoustic guitar. New features meet proven construction methods at a good price.
Gibson officially responds – From Confrontation To Collaboration
01 Jul 2019 · Gibson has now officially responded to the whole trademark infringement case with Dean Guitars and you can read the full statement here.