Gibson - News and Rumours
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NAMM 2020: Gibson TV launches, an expansive new YouTube channel by Gibson
08 Jan 2020 · Gibson has launched a new web TV channel with everything from behind the scenes videos to exclusive content with iconic artists and more. Lots of potential for good content here for all Gibson fans.
The Top 10 stories of 2019: Your favourite posts ranked!
01 Jan 2020 · 2019 was a great year for gear - here are the most often-viewed posts on gearnews.com from last year. They included a courtroom battle, some destroyed guitars, some leaked guitars an more!
A nice relaxing Yuletide log fireplace video for Christmas – with a burning guitar!
24 Dec 2019 · This Christmas, how about a relaxing fireplace video on in the background while the family's round for dinner? Here's one with a difference: a gutar burning slowly in a fireplace. Merry Christmas!
Gibson launches Murphy Lab, revamps Custom Shop division
12 Dec 2019 · Gibson revamps the Custom Shop! The Murphy Lab is a new Custom Shop division headed by guitar relic'ing expert artisan Tom Murphy. Will 2020 bring even more accurately aged guitars?
Gibson Smartphone Case: AAA Koa top for your phone, anyone?
29 Oct 2019 · You can now wrap your beloved smartphone in a case with either AAA Curly Hawaii Koa, Indian Rosewood or Santos Rosewood with a classic Gibson logo on the back.
Gibson ES-335 Alvin Lee ’69 Festival’ signature guitar: Reliving the Woodstock magic
26 Oct 2019 · A new limited run Alvin Lee ES-335 '69 Festival' signature model from Gibson has just been announced. By celebrating the Ten Years After guitarist with a replica of his famous guitar
Gibson loses Firebird guitar body shape trademark in the EU
24 Oct 2019 · Gibson has lost its Firebird guitar body shape trademark across the EU after a legal decision that echoes a previous one stripping Gibson of its Flying V trademark. Ouch.
Gibson Chuck Berry 1955 ES-350T: It’s here at last!
18 Oct 2019 · The new Gibson Chuck Berry 1955 ES-350T is getting released on 18 October, Chuck's birthday. This faithful recreation of his favourite guitar will certainly ring a few bells!
The Mark Agnesi interview: No ‘Play Authentic’ but plenty of Epiphone
07 Oct 2019 · An interview with Mark Agnesi of Gibson Guitars! Expecting a frank exchange about "Play Authentic"? Don't. But Mr Agnesi does hint at interesting times for Epiphone...
CITES rules end for rosewood in musical instruments, official end date announced
06 Oct 2019 · CITES has issued an exemption for rosewood used in musical instruments, meaning that regulations for travelling with your favourite guitar are finally coming to an end.
Gibson’s Mark Agnesi and Marcus King reveal new signature ES-345 guitar
04 Oct 2019 · Messrs Mark Agnesi and Marcus King discuss a brand new ES-345 signature model during a backstage interview at the Eric Clapton Crossroads festival. You can also get a sneak preview of the prototype!
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.