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The Latest Breaking News from Gibson

Gibson is now selling guitars direct to the UK and EU on its website – including the Mod Collection

Uh oh… it's offering buy now / pay later

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Meet the ‘Greenburst’ ES-335 – a 1968 model so rare even Gibson couldn’t identify the finish

This beauty has a big neck and a mysterious history – when it turned up at Well Strung Guitars, vintage guitar expert Dave Davidson told us its unusual story…

Guitar World

Kurt Cobain-signed 1966 Fender Jaguar, Elvis Presley’s Rosewood Telecaster head up bumper guitar auction

A Gibson Sonex signed by Steve Vai, Warren Haynes, Eric Johnson, Al Di Meola and many more can also be found in the mammoth auction catalog

Guitar World

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Alpine's first 2023 WEC podium at Monza "a huge relief"

After scoring outright wins at Sebring and Monza with its A480 grandfathered LMP1 car in the Hypercar class last season, Alpine reverted to LMP2 in 2023 ahead of a return to the top class next year with the A424 LMDh car developed with ORECA.

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“We have an epic history in music, which comes with responsibility”: Cesar Gueikian appointed permanent CEO of Gibson

After being announced as the brand’s interim CEO following the end of James “JC” Curleigh’s four-year tenure earlier this year, the Brand President has now been given the job full-time

Guitar World

"His dedication to Gibson’s quality and legacy is beyond reproach" – players pay tribute as Cesar Gueikian officially announced as President and CEO of Gibson Brands

Adam Jones and Dave Mustaine salute Cesar as the interim chief's interim role moves to permanent

MusicRadar

Watch Mike McCready share solo duties with Jason Isbell in epic guitar duel – on a 1960 Fender Stratocaster he borrowed from Isbell

The performance of This Ain't It doubled as a fine vintage guitar display, with Isbell himself playing both a '50s Fender Telecaster and a 1961 Gibson SG

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Watch Joel Hoekstra put on a riff and solo clinic as he performs and teaches his blazing single, Far Too Deep

From chugging powerchords to multi-finger tapping, this exclusive Guitar World playthrough and lesson breaks down one of the highlights from Hoekstra's new album, Crash of Life

Guitar World

Dingo traps, saddles and a 1934 silver birthday cake for Melbourne: the long-lost treasure found in a Queensland shed

How the Centenary of Melbourne Birthday Clock Cake ended up thousands of kilometres away remains a mystery

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Treasure map! This YouTuber tracked down the legendary Gibson map guitar used in the ‘American-made, world-played’ campaign

The much-imitated instrument is shaped like the continental US and featured prominently in the firm’s iconic ’80s campaign

Guitar World

Fender moves into retail with opening of flagship store in Tokyo

Fender Flagship Tokyo is the US brand’s first-ever retail store, carrying a full range of instruments and a brand-new fashion line, and it is home to a coffee shop and events space too

MusicRadar

Back to the Future’s iconic Johnny B. Goode scene almost featured a Fender Stratocaster instead of the Gibson ES-345

Norman’s Rare Guitars supplied the (famously inaccurate) 1958 ES-345 guitar – and Norm says he pointed out the historical error at the time

Guitar World

Joe Bonamassa teaches you his favorite Fender Stratocaster blues licks

The blues guitar superstar takes us on a tone tour on his 1954 Fender Strat, with licks inspired by Jimi Hendrix, Eric Johnson and more

Guitar World

The story of Aria Guitars: the unsung brand that has served metal shredders and jazz virtuosos alike for over 60 years

Aria has a long, proud history, played by the likes of Cliff Burton, George Lynch, Herb Ellis and Andy Summers. Join us as we access all Arias and pay tribute to a slept-on guitar icon

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Gibson teams up with master luthier Leo Scala to reimagine four classic electrics for the Master Artisan Collection

Classic Gibson electrics has you've never seen them before, the Q27 Flying V, ’52 Deville SG, Theodore Retroliner, and Code Red R9 Les Paul are all one of a kind collector's items

Guitar World

Gibson unveils four of the most exclusive guitars you’ll see this year in new Leo Scala Master Artisan Collection release

One-a-kind Les Paul, Flying V, SG and Theodore builds head up the brand's latest Master Artisan offering

Guitar World

Keith Richards and Eric Clapton worshipped her solos, and Elvis idolized her sound: how Sister Rosetta Tharpe became an electric guitar trailblazer

The story of the Gibson-toting guitarist who lit the fire on a six-string revolution that paved the way for rock ’n’ roll

Guitar World

Squier’s Strat-O-Sonic apparently uses an Epiphone bridge and we don’t know what’s up or down anymore

The Fender-owned firm is reportedly using parts from its Gibson-owned rival

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From rocket-shooting Les Pauls to 'bananas' Superstrats: 10 iconic Kiss guitars that powered rock's most outrageous band

10 bonkers guitars that chart the history of the American hard-rock institution

MusicRadar

Gibson officially launches Custom Shop Richie Faulkner Flying V Custom

And this limited edition V is bound to sell like hot cakes – last week’s dealer exclusive preview release sold out within the hour

Guitar World

Gibson Billie Joe Armstrong Les Paul Junior review

The Green Day leader gets a new signature in typical showman style, with a fresh pickup design that dates back to the late ’50s

MusicRadar

What’s this? A Gibson Custom Shop Richie Faulkner Flying V Custom in Pelham Blue, unveiled by the Judas Priest guitarist himself

Richie Faulkner surprises us all by popping up on the Sweetwater YouTube channel bearing a sweet Flying V Custom equipped with his new signature EMG humbuckers

Guitar World

Bernie Marsden’s iconic “The Beast” ‘59 Gibson Les Paul isn’t going up for sale after all

The former Whitesnake guitarist was set to part ways with his iconic Burst for $1.3 million – but has had a swift change of heart

Guitar World

The 12-string guitar that defined the ‘60s: in praise of the Rickenbacker Capri

A favourite of The Beatles and The Byrds, these era-defining electrics still resonate

Guitar World

Bernie Marsden’s legendary “The Beast” ’59 Gibson Les Paul is up for sale for $1.3 million

The iconic Burst has been listed as part of a wider Bernie Marsden Collection, which will see the sale of numerous instruments owned by the former Whitesnake guitarist

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