Gibson - News and Rumours
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Green Day’s Garage Sale: Band sells over 100 pieces of gear
23 Jan · You could pick yourself up a Gibson Les Paul Junior, Les Paul Goldtop or a nice Fender '72 Deluxe Tele. All played by and owned by Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day. Dookie-tastic!
NAMM 2019: Gibson goes back to the ‘Golden Era’ with new 2019 guitars
18 Jan · Gibson gets back to basics with a new set of 'Golden Era' guitars including a Les Paul ‘50s spec, Les Paul Special in TV Yellow and two new 61 spec SG’s with “maestro” and “sideways” Vibrolas ...
NAMM 2019: Gibson to issue Chris Cornell Tribute ES-335
16 Jan · A unique guitar honouring a rock icon, the new Gibson Chris Cornell Tribute ES-335 debuts tonight at a tribute concert at The Forum in LA to help raise money for charity.
Gibson exclusive CME SG Standards in Custom Shop finishes with T-Top pickups!
04 Jan · Gibson is planning an exclusive CME SG Standard series in unique Custom Shop finishes loaded with T-Top style humbuckers - nice! But they could come very dear to buyers outside the States.
Improve your guitar fretboard with Jef’s secret walnut trick!
24 Dec 2018 · Christmas is here and many guitarists will have walnuts lying around the house. Jef explains how to use a walnut to give your rosewood or ebony fretboard to a healthy, lustrous sheen!
Best Budget Christmas Gifts for Guitarists: Top Ten Guitar Stocking Fillers!
16 Dec 2018 · It is that time of year, you need a gift for the guitar player in your life and you don't want to spend a fortune, but you do want something they will actually need.
Gibson at NAMM 2019 – Yes, they will be there this time!
05 Dec 2018 · Winter NAMM 2019, Stand 207 will be the place to be. Why? Gibson has confirmed it's attending the upcoming show after their unfortunate decision to pull out of the 2018 edition.
Gibson says goodbye to Memphis
04 Dec 2018 · Gibson is officially moving out of Memphis and consolidating its guitar production at its Nashville factory. That means all its electric guitars will now be made under one roof.
Guitar sustain: Do heavier guitars really sustain for longer?
30 Nov 2018 · Heavier guitars sustain for longer - don't they? Or is this one of the biggest myths about electric guitar? YouTuber Darrell Braun has made a little video to help you decide if it's true - or not.
Gibson B.B. King “Lucille” ES limited edition – in Alpine White!
28 Nov 2018 · The Gibson B.B. King Lucille ES model gets a limited edition run for 2019 - in Alpine White! It's based on the famous instrument Mr King rescued from the flames...
Guitar Center Gibson Les Paul Custom: A skyline paint job to make your eyes pop!
20 Nov 2018 · The new Hollywood Skyline Les Paul Custom was hand painted by Gibson Custom Shop artist Darron Dubose. It celebrates the iconic skyline and their re-opening. Warning: Sunglasses required.
KT66 vs. EL34 Tube Shoot-Out: Can you hear the difference?
11 Nov 2018 · We do love us a good guitar tone shoot-out at gearnews. YouTuber Johan Segeborn has done a neat little video contrasting the sound of the KT66 tube with that of the EL34. Which do you prefer?
Gibson The Paul reissued for its 40th anniversary – A ’70s revival?
08 Nov 2018 · The Paul comes from an era that was fascinated by avocado bathroom suits and had a fixation with the colour brown, but now it is 40 years old and getting reissued!
Gibson SG Special: A new custom look with lots of vintage vibe
02 Nov 2018 · Gibson is back with a bang! This SG Special will be available in two great finishes and features P90s, Grade A tone woods and a sleek vintage look. Will this guitar make your wallet tremble?