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Gibson - News and Rumours
You want all the latest news, rumours and everything else there’s to know about Gibson? We're happy to oblige: On this page you’ll find everything at a glance – and it’s always up to date!
Gibson restructuring continues with sale of Stanton Magnetics to inMusic
22 May 2020 · Gibson announces the sale of Stanton Magnetics to inMusic group where it will join other DJ brands, begging the question: Which other brands is Gibson planning to sell off?
Gibson Les Paul Special Tribute: USA-built single-cuts for players on a budget
14 May 2020 · The new Gibson Les Paul Special Tribute offers players a new take on a classic design, retailing for just for under a grand despite being made in Nashville, USA!
Gibson launches new Virtual Guitar Tech Service
06 May 2020 · If your guitar is in need of a setup, check out Gibson's new Virtual Guitar Tech Service, where you can get free advice from an official Gibson guitar tech!
World’s largest Zakk Wylde collection up for sale on eBay for $110k
01 May 2020 · This is insane! The Zakk Wylde Guitar Gallery is up for sale on eBay, a vertigo-inducing collection of guitars and merchandise that will leave a whopping $110k hole in your bank balance!
DEAL: Gibson Les Paul Tribute 2019 lightweight models at under £900 each!
30 Apr 2020 · Three great Gibson models from the 2019 Tribute series are reduced in price, including a version in Satin Gold from the USA that was previously not available in Europe. Grab one now.
Get a Gibson Melody Maker Michael Clifford Signature at 25% off
28 Apr 2020 · This stripped back rock machine is a Melody Maker signature model for Michael Clifford of 5 Seconds of Summer, based on and inspired by Joan Jett's signature model.
Signature Guitars 2020 Quiz: Test your knowledge!
21 Apr 2020 · This year has already seen some awesome signature axes by both rock legends and new talents - have you been keeping track? See how many of these you can get right in our Signature Guitars 2020 Quiz!
GibsonTV: Mark Agnesi giving away a new Epiphone guitar every day
03 Apr 2020 · GibsonTV is giving away free Epiphone guitars all this month and you can also donate money to charity to be in with a chance to win some of Mark’s Music Rig, including some top gear, too!
Gibson debuts Abort Nacho ’59 Les Paul series of 7lb tone monsters!
01 Apr 2020 · Gibson debuts a new line of Custom Shop '59 Les Pauls, the Abort Nacho series. Recreating the classic 1959 Les Paul, they weigh only 7lbs each - without weight relief. But how has Gibson done it?
Four premium guitars you’ll (probably) never be able to afford
26 Mar 2020 · You're in the market for a new guitar and money is no problem. But you want something special, something truly unique. If so, here's a list of guitars that might tickle your fancy.
Gibson responds to Heritage Guitars’ legal action
15 Mar 2020 · The next chapter in the Heritage/Gibson saga: Gibson has released a statement giving its side of the story. Heritage has broken the agreement between the two guitar makers, the statement claims.
Heritage Guitars sues Gibson, alleges “campaign of harassment”
14 Mar 2020 · Heritage Guitars announces on Instagram that it's made a "defensive" legal filing against Gibson, alleging a "campaign of harassment", presumably over copyrights.
Fender and Gibson USA standard guitar models: Which would you buy?
13 Mar 2020 · Once upon a time, the standard USA-made Gibson or Fender was your go-to guitar. Now, both face enormous competition. It begs the question: Which "core" USA brand is getting your money in 2020?
Frankenstein’s guitar! This crazy mod adds a MIDI keyboard to a Gibson Les Paul
24 Feb 2020 · Frankenstein's Guitar! Look Mum No Computer added a MIDI keyboard made of arcade buttons to a Gibson Les Paul. After all, why not? If you're a guitar aficionado/purist, do not watch this video.
Gibson issues cease and desist to Kiesel Guitars – Déjà vu?
20 Feb 2020 · Kiesel Guitars is the latest manufacturer to recieve a 'cease and desist' letter from Gibson's lawyers. Jeff Kiesel goes online to share why he thinks Gibson will lose.
Gibson CMO was behind ‘Play Authentic’ campaign last year
28 Jan 2020 · Gibson CMO Cesar Gueikian admits that the controversial Play Authentic YouTube video featuring Mark Agnesi was his idea - seven months after it created a tsunami-sized backlash.
Gibson DEAL: Huge discounts on 6 classic 50s and 60s rock guitars
24 Jan 2020 · Thomann has a massive deal going on USA-made Gibson rock guitars, including Firebirds, Flying Vs, an Explorer and a Les Paul at discounts of up to €800! While stocks last, that is...
Phil X and Jerry Cantrell to join Gibson in 2020
20 Jan 2020 · The big news at Winter NAMM this weekend was that two new high profile artists had joined Gibson's official roster. Which means that the US guitar giant could be in for a big year for 2020.
NAMM 2020: 10 Best Guitar Videos
19 Jan 2020 · Here are the best guitar videos we made at NAMM 2020, featuring highlights and crowd winners right from the show floor!
NAMM 2020: Gibson announces new models for Original Collection and Modern Collection
11 Jan 2020 · The Gibson Original Collection and Modern Collection. It's going to be a crunch year for Gibson, a chance to prove its commitment to quality, vintage authenticity and consistency.
NAMM 2020: Tony Iommi ‘Monkey’ Gibson SG Special Custom Shop announced
11 Jan 2020 · Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi is honoured by the Gibson Custom Shop with the announcement of the new Tony Iommi 'Monkey' Gibson SG Special recreation. Limited to 50 guitars worldwide of the original 1964 model.
NAMM 2020: Gibson signature Les Paul Custom for Tool’s Adam Jones!
11 Jan 2020 · It's official! Gibson Custom Shop is to release a recreation of Adam Jones' 1979 Les Paul Custom Silverburst used by Tool's guitarist. You wait for years and then suddenly it pops up out of the blue!