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“I said, ‘I want to riff through all of my favorite guitarists –doing Jimi Hendrix behind the head, Pete Townshend’s windmill, the Eddie Van Halen hammer thing”: Michael J. Fox and others discuss the Back to the Future guitar – and a clue to its identity

The Cherry Red ES-345 has become a cultural icon since the film was released in 1985, but it hasn’t been since since

Guitar World

“One of my favourite forgotten Gibson designs of all time”: The cult-classic RD Custom is officially back (in black)

Gibson president and CEO Cesar Gueikian loves them, so too the Nameless Ghouls of Ghost, and this oft-slept on model becomes the first core Gibson Custom electric with a 25.5" scale length

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“Gibson was able to put the universe on it… the planet Mercury is here, and that is a little nod to a friend of mine”: Inspired by the stars and co-designed by the Queen guitarist, Gibson unveils exquisite Brian May SJ-200 12-String

Just look at those stunning agoya shell star inlays and that planetary-themed pickguard

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“This fiddle is Really Dope”: Cesar Gueikian all-but-confirms the return of the cult Gibson RD – an unsung build beloved by Dave Grohl and Ghost

One of the firm’s most obscure designs of the 1970s looks set for an unlikely return

Guitar World

“I called looking for advice. He tells me, ‘Just wait, I’ve got a surprise for you’”: Gibson’s mystery Metallica-inspired Explorer hasn’t gone to James Hetfield – it’s been gifted to a Hollywood superstar

It was theorized that Gibson was crafting a Custom Shop Explorer inspired by Hetfield’s “So What” model ahead of some signature models, but that wasn't the case...

Guitar World

“Reveal coming soon”: At long lost, is Gibson finally working on James Hetfield signature guitars?

The Metallica frontman is poised to receive a Gibson Custom Shop creation that pays homage to his famed ‘So What’ 1984 Explorer. Could signature guitars be next?

Guitar World

"The progressive rock-ness of this huge epic pushed me in a whole new direction": Slash and Duff McKagan have combined forces on a colossal new song

Slash and Duff McKagan appear together on I Can Breathe, a new charity single by Gibson Brand

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“A handsome and versatile instrument that deserves its second chance”: Gibson Victory Figured Top review

It hardly set the world alight on its first release, but tasteful upgrades may yet see the new Victory models receive the recognition they deserve

Guitar World

“Daron’s the guitarist, I’m the vocalist, and yet he was using my Strat… Then somebody stole it after breaking our car window”: Serj Tankian reflects on his guitar journey with System of a Down, Tony Iommi, Buckethead and beyond

In a rare guitar interview, Serj Tankian breaks down his “fast folk” playing style and upcoming signature Gibson Les Paul, his love of shredders, and freaking out Maynard James Keenan (and being freaked out by Buckethead)

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“Pat and Joe came to the shop, and he loaned the money to Joe to buy the guitar. He bought it for $250”: Gibson unearths the forgotten history of Joe Staunton’s mystery “Orphanage Burst” – a ‘59 Les Paul like no other

The blues legend – also known as 'The Left-Handed Wizard' – first purchased the LP in 1969, and used it throughout the course of his career as he helped shape the Irish music scene

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“Created in response to player requests for the return of this ’80s-era cult favorite”: Gibson channels Superstrat and PRS vibes as it revives its Victory model for the first time in 40 years

The Victory's revival was first teased late last year, and the offset double-cut has been rebooted with a few choice tweaks

Guitar World

“Randy, and his original design ideas, will continue to inspire us”: Gibson confirms exit of Mesa/Boogie founder and legendary ‘boutique’ guitar amp designer Randall Smith

It’s the end of an era as Smith parts company with the Mesa/Boogie brand he founded 55 years ago

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“They put on an incredible show. It was a crazy night”: Jason Momoa has been ripping through Metallica, Black Sabbath and Jimi Hendrix hits with his raucous new band

Öof Tatatá have played alongside the likes of Jack Black and Gibson's Cesar Gueikian, and have curated a live setlist that also features The Stooges, Stevie Nicks and Led Zeppelin covers

Guitar World

Does guitar weight matter? Thin Lizzy icon and Les Paul fan Scott Gorham thinks it depends where you're playing

When it comes to pounds and ounces with guitars, opinions and perspectives can differ wildly

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Gibson's CEO has just revealed some guitar-shaped easter eggs: Three new Epiphone models with 'open book' headstocks are on their way

The Gibson-style headstock is currently only available on the Adam Jones and Greeny Epiphone signature Les Pauls – but that looks set to change

Guitar World

“Gibson Supremes with Floyds!”: Neal Schon has rekindled his relationship with Gibson, bringing the Floyd Rose to the luxed-out Les Paul Supreme for a trio of potential signature models

The Journey guitarist is back working with Gibson – and details of the pair's new models will reportedly be announced later this week

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"It captures the very essence of Page’s original instrument": Gibson drops $50,000 Jimmy Page EDS-1275 Doubleneck signature model, and each guitar has been played and signed by the Led Zeppelin legend himself

If there's a bustle in your wallet, don't be alarmed now

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"I do believe there’s been a renaissance of guitar players" – Gibson just affirmed its commitment to new guitarists, and Jimmy Page is backing it

"Even our more affordable instruments have to be amazing", says its CEO. For a brand often criticised for releasing high-end models that feel unobtainable, the message from the new Gibson Garage in London feels very well-timed

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Brian May has officially teamed up with Gibson – but what will their collaboration involve?

No, the Queen guitarist is surely not going to start playing Les Pauls but a signature acoustic might not be beyond the realms of the imagination, nor would a Gibson-built Red Special

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“We think of Jimmy as an ambassador emeritus of guitars and a music trailblazer in the birth and evolution of rock!” Gibson and Jimmy Page are teaming up for a “multi-year partnership”

The news broke as the Led Zep legend appeared the Gibson Garage London launch event, with the epic signature collaboration to kick off with a repro of Page's iconic EDS-1275 Doubleneck

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“It is going to become a hangout place, a destination, and I truly want to make it the most welcoming place in music”: Cesar Gueikian on what guitarists can expect at the Gibson Garage London

Live music, a gallery, everything Gibson under one roof and a made-to-measure Custom Shop service. The Gibson president/CEO tells us why the new London Garage is an immersive experience retail experience like no other

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"There is a spirit in the place": Watch Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page, Queen's Brian May and Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi unite to launch London's new Gibson Garage

Guitar legends join forces to launch Gibson's new flagship store in London

Guitar World

“We are so proud to have him in our Gibson family. From a little band called Queen…” Brian May is now working with Gibson – but what does it mean for the Red Special?

The Queen legend accompanied his old friend Tony Iommi and Jimmy Page at the opening of the Gibson Garage London – and we have our theories as to why

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Guitar maker Gibson opens store off London’s Oxford Street

The Gibson Garage, the brand’s second store globally, has a secret VIP bar behind a door hidden inside a phone box

Guitar World

“We walked into your house, you had the case on the floor and you handed it to me – and then said, ‘No Stairway to Heaven!’” Gibson announces new multi-guitar series with Jimmy Page, kicking off with the signature 1971 EDS-1275 double neck

The firm broke the news at a star-studded opening ceremony for its new Gibson Garage London space – and the partnership is launching with the ultimate symbol of stadium-rocking excess

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