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Gibson CEO announces Gibson Authorized Partnership Program

Potentially boutique builders may only be able to build a certain amount of those Gibson authentic guitar shapes, but will have to pay a royalty or license for the privilege to do so.

Dean Guitars alleges Gibson threatened dealers over copyrights

Armadillo is accusing Gibson of threatening dealers that are selling Dean and Luna guitars with legal action. They are also making a counterclaim against the Flying V, Explorer and ES-335 body shape trademarks.

Gibson officially responds – From Confrontation To Collaboration

Gibson has now officially responded to the whole trademark infringement case with Dean Guitars and you can read the full statement here.

Gibson loses Flying V trademark case in EU court

Gibson has lost their Flying V trademark case in European courts. The court has stated that the US company just waited far too long to act.

Dean Guitars CEO Evan Rubinson: “Gibson’s claims entirely baseless”

Dean Guitars CEO Evan Rubinson has gone on record defending his company's guitars, saying that Gibson’s claims are without merit. This could be the beginning of a bruising legal battle.

Gibson sues Dean Guitars, claims copyright infringement

That was quick! Gibson follows through with its threat to take legal action on companies it says infringe on its copyrights - the first company is Dean Guitars! Will this be the first of many?

Burls Art crafts translucent 100% epoxy resin guitar

Burls Art fast becoming a social media star thanks to his DIY guitar designs - his latest creation has a body made 100% from coloured epoxy resin and takes his work into new directions.

Gibson 2019 Lineup revealed at last – A return to quality and tradition?

That Gibson 2019 lineup they have been teasing is now official and you can now order one of 25 new models released from the US guitar giant. Hopefully, this will be a return to form?

Watch Burls Art build a Flying V. Out of 8 Mega Jawbreakers.

Burls Art has made guitars from coloured pencils, epoxy resin and even Styrofoam. Well, he has now moved on with his search for new guitar building materials to something even sweeter!

Gibson launches countdown to new electric guitar models

Be Ready! As Gibson has a countdown on their main page and on the 29th April we will all get to see their new 'Collection' for release in 2019!

Gibson hires Mark Agnesi as Director of Brand Experience

Mark Agnesi has left Norm's Guitars to take on a new role of Director of Brand Experience for Gibson. Could he be the perfect fit for the iconic guitar brand?

Gibson Custom Shop is back – with a vengeance!

Looks like Gibson Custom Shop has dropped some of the more unpopular materials and parts, like Richlite fretboards. Will 2019 see Gibson's premium range return to form?

Gibson at NAMM 2019 – Yes, they will be there this time!

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.

Epiphone Joe Bonamassa ES-355: It’s finally here!

That Epiphone new Joe Bonamassa limited edition ES-355 we wrote about earlier this year is just about to be released, bringing classy looks as well as some useful and attractive hardware.

Solar Guitars V2.6 Halloween: Trick or treat?

Ola Englund's take on modern-day 'Metal/Hard Rock' guitars is definitely worth checking out and this new Halloween model will certainly turn heads.

Gibson USA 2019 Line-up: Fewer guitars, less controversy!

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 ?

Gibson is officially advertising for a new CEO and so it would appear Henry's days at the guitar company are numbered.

Gibson 2019 range at SNAMM with no surprises (except a new HP protector case!)

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

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

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...

Heard the “Yamaha buying Gibson” rumour? Here’s why that would make sense.

The rumour mill says Gibson is about to be bought out - by a Chinese consortium, by Yamaha, by the Tooth Fairy, depending on who you believe. Gibson needs Yamaha - or someone like them - to step in.

Gibson creditors want new CEO before offering a rescue deal – Bloomberg

New rumours around Gibson's financial woes has bondholders demanding a new leadership structure for the company before offering it a financial lifeline. Are Henry's days at the helm numbered?

Talk of a Gibson bankruptcy in 2018 intensifies

Talk of a Gibson bankruptcy has intensified recently, with some now expecting the US guitar maker to part ways with its current CEO and owner Henry Juskiewicz in 2018. Here's the story so far...

Gibson tantalises Flying V fans at CES with glimpses of new “Modern” model

Looking a bit like a retro '50s Jackson Roswell Rhoads, this new V could be the star of the show for Gibson, but will it be enough to win back the fans?