Gibson - News and Rumours
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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.