Gibson - News and Rumours
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Will CITES II free up trade in music instruments using rosewood in 2019?
14 Oct 2018 · The move to extend CITES regulations to all rosewood species caused headaches for instrument makers and buyers alike. Now a proposed rule change may see rosewood exempted from CITES in 2019.
Gibson Slash ‘Brazilian Dream’ Les Paul with rosewood fretboard to cost $13,000!
30 Sep 2018 · Gibson has announced yet another Slash signature Les Paul model, this time it's hand-signed and has a fretboard of solid Brazilian Rosewood. And it costs a small fortune...
Gibson unveils its new Les Paul Player Plus Series
30 Sep 2018 · Three new Gibson Les Paul models with different pickup configurations. The new Gibson Les Paul Player Plus Series could be a return to form for the company
Gibson bankruptcy: Guitar maker to leave Chapter 11 by October
16 Sep 2018 · Financial news outlets and trade press have been reporting that Gibson is likely to leave bankruptcy in a matter of weeks. But the news doesn't have us jumping for joy just yet.
Gibson USA 2019 Line-up: Fewer guitars, less controversy!
07 Sep 2018 · Gibson has now officially presented its 2019 USA range of guitars. Yes, you remember, the ones that were all leaked back in May. Will they divide opinion amongst guitar players around the world?
Are Gibson advertising for new CEO – Bye bye Henry ?
07 Aug 2018 · Gibson is officially advertising for a new CEO and so it would appear Henry's days at the guitar company are numbered.
Gibson intros 2018 LP Jr. Billie Joe Armstrong Signature
22 Jul 2018 · This is the second signature model by Gibson for Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong: an LP Junior available in three finishes. It's similar to the first with only a few subtle differences.
Gibson 2019 range at SNAMM with no surprises (except a new HP protector case!)
06 Jul 2018 · Gibson presented its 2019 line-up at Summer NAMM, and it's all in line with the information that leaked in advance of the show. Except for its sleek new HP hard case... That Gibson rescue package is taking longer to sort out than hoped
07 Jun 2018 · After Gibson's application for Chapter 11 last month, it looks like it is slowly moving forward but not as smoothly as hoped: There's a rather large loan, plus some conditions on the table.
Gibson 2019 models all leaked on its own website
28 May 2018 · The whole Gibson 2019 line-up has been prematurely leaked on the company's website - and they will all cost $5249 each! OK, so the last bit's down to some IT glitch...
Gibson reissues Tak Matsumoto Les Paul Standard in Canary Yellow for 2018
19 May 2018 · Tak Matsumoto celebrates his 'almost' 20th year with Gibson and the 30th Anniversary of his famous band B'z, with this super bright Canary Yellow Les Paul.
Gibson files for bankruptcy, Henry Juszkiewicz loses ownership
01 May 2018 · The excruciating wait is over - Gibson has finally filed for bankruptcy, as widely predicted. What's next for the famed guitar maker? Probably a change in leadership, according to Bloomberg.
Gibson vs Tronical, Round 2: Gibson announces its own law suit, alleges “fraud”
30 Apr 2018 · Only last week we reported that Tronical were suing Gibson guitars - now it's Gibson's turn! Could things get any more messed up at the guitar giant in 2018?
Gibson is being sued by Tronical for $50million over e-tuner technology
24 Apr 2018 · A new headache for Henry Juszkiewicz and Gibson: On top of the company's financial troubles, the inventors of the tech behind the Gibson's G-Force robo-tuner is suing Gibson for $50 million!