31 Results for "Mark Agnesi"

Guitar Gear Gems: More Mustaine signature guitars?

Another week, another Dave Mustaine guitar tease, or is it two? The Gibson marketing machine is leveraging Instagram again

The 1958 Gibson Flying V: A History (Part One)

Back in 1958, Gibson's Flying V may have been too ahead of its time. In this two-part series, we look at how this iconic guitar came into existence.

Metallica’s Kirk Hammett goes to Gibson, new signature guitars planned

Gibson's Mark Agnesi teases Kirk Hammett Flying V signature model on Instagram. Could we see a signature model soon?

Gibson teases new Adam Jones USA Standard Silverburst, and more!

New Gibson video shows a Silverburst Adam Jones USA Standard, along with a pair of highly limited edition, aged Tom Murphy Custom Shop Korina models.

Epiphone Frontier USA-made acoustic guitar is back after 51 years!

The Epiphone Frontier is back in production in Kalamazoo, USA for the first time since 1970 - it's another premium-priced Epiphone release for 2021.

Gibson and Gene Simmons to collaborate on new line of G² instruments

Kiss star Gene Simmons and Gibson have struck a multi-year deal for a new line of G² series guitars & basses.

Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul Custom Adam Jones Signature Silverburst already sold out?

One of the most highly anticipated Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul Custom models of the year, the Adam Jones Signature Silverburst already looks to have sold out before its official release.

Another legal dispute with Gibson, this time with Satellite Amplifiers

Looks like Gibson is back in the courtroom. Satellite Amplifiers recently received a legal court notice from Gibson to stop them making guitars based on the classic Epiphone Coronet design.

GibsonTV: Mark Agnesi giving away a new Epiphone guitar every day

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 CMO was behind ‘Play Authentic’ campaign last year

Gibson CMO Cesar Gueikian admits that the controversial Play Authentic YouTube video featuring Mark Agnesi was his idea - seven months after it created a tsunami-sized backlash.

NAMM 2020: Gibson TV launches, an expansive new YouTube channel by Gibson

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.

Gibson loses Firebird guitar body shape trademark in the EU

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.

The Mark Agnesi interview: No ‘Play Authentic’ but plenty of Epiphone

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...

Gibson’s Mark Agnesi and Marcus King reveal new signature ES-345 guitar

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!

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?

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?

New video of Gibson destroying guitars, this time it’s ES models

YouTube channel BJs World has now uploaded another video of Gibson destroying new ES model guitars. The whole process looks pretty severe and will make you cringe.

Gibson Firebird guitars mass destruction video uploaded online

A video has surfaced online of Gibson destroying hundreds of Firebird X guitars using a digger and it essentially shows just how bad the quality control at the company can be. Even the company's official ...

Summer NAMM 2019: Gibson partners with Banker Custom Guitars, Echopark Guitars and Jimmy Wallace Guitars

Gibson has announced the first boutique guitar companies to sign on for their Authorized Partnership Program. Could this be the beginning of a new era?

Gibson to move its headquarters to Downtown Nashville

James “JC” Curleigh and the team at Gibson HQ are moving out of the outskirts and into Cummins Station in Downtown Nashville. I wonder if Mark Agnesi will have a corner office?

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 G-45 Studio & Standard: Quality acoustics from the USA?

The new Gibson G-45 Studio & Standard will provide a new entry point into a Gibson acoustic guitar. New features meet proven construction methods at a good price.

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.