Gibson - News and Rumours
You want all the latest news, rumours and everything else there’s to know about Gibson? We're happy to oblige: On this page you’ll find everything at a glance – and it’s always up to date!
Gibson Custom Color SG Standard & 61 announced
15 Nov 2023 · Gibson Custom Color SG Standard and SG Standard 61 now available in six new brightly coloured nitro cellulose finishes
Guitar Deals: Gibson, Two Notes, Boss, Squier & TC Electronic
13 Nov 2023 · This week's Guitar Deals over at Thomann include great savings on Gibson, Two Notes, Boss, Squier and TC Electronic
American Giants: The History of Oberheim Electronics
03 Nov 2023 · Tom Oberheim went from designing guitar pedals to some of the most revered synthesizers ever made. Here’s his incredible story.
Gibson Les Paul Modern Lite and Modern Figured
01 Nov 2023 · Gibson Les Paul Modern Lite and Modern Figured offer a splash of colour and some ergonomic slimmed down designs for modern guitarists
Rock Legends: How To Sound Like Led Zeppelin
30 Oct 2023 · Often described as the band's heaviest album, we look into the recording process behind Led Zeppelin II and the gear used in its creation.
Top 5 Halloween Riffs: Best Songs for this Spooky Season
29 Oct 2023 · Halloween is just around the corner. Boo! These Halloween riffs are sweeter than candy. Let's take a look at some seasonal favourites.
Keith Richards’ Guitars – A long way to Hackney Diamonds
26 Oct 2023 · We take the release of "Hackney Diamonds", the 24th album of The Rolling Stones, as an opportunity to look at Keith Richards' Guitars.
Direct from Dublin: How To Sound Like U2
14 Oct 2023 · We investigate U2's creative process on some of their most iconic albums and check out some of their key gear choices over the years.
Larry Carlton Interview: Michael Jackson, Dolly Parton and many more!
13 Oct 2023 · We're thrilled to bring you this Larry Carlton Interview, a legendary session guitarist who's worked with the biggest names in history.
Guitar Deals: Gibson, Epiphone, Marshall, Ampeg & Boss
09 Oct 2023 · This week's Thomann Guitar Deals on Gibson, Epiphone, Marshall, Ampeg and Boss offer great savings across a range of products
Gibson 70s Flying V and Explorer Antique Natural
03 Oct 2023 · Gibson 70s Flying V and Explorer Antique Natural are back and available now. Perfect for recreating that classic era of guitar tone
Gibson Les Paul Supreme Returns in two versions
26 Sep 2023 · Gibson Les Paul Supreme is now back with 4 x push/pull pots that ensure maximum flexibility with Burstbucker Pro humbuckers
Gibson Gene Simmons EB-0 Bass: ’70s Kiss bass tones
20 Sep 2023 · Gibson Gene Simmons EB-0 Bass, the first 30.5” scale bass from the Custom Shop. Recreating his heavily modified original
Gibson Murphy Lab Aged Acoustic Guitars launched
06 Sep 2023 · Gibson Murphy Lab aged 1933 L-00, 1942 Banner J-45, 1942 Banner Southern Jumbo, 1957 SJ-200 flat top and 1960 Hummingbird.
Guitar Barre Chords: Why are they Important?
03 Sep 2023 · Does your playing need an extra kick? Barre chords aren't actually as bad or as hard as you think. Let's look at why they're important.
Gibson Custom Color Series Les Paul Standards launched
30 Aug 2023 · The Gibson Color Series offers guitarists the chance to own a Les Paul Standard in a myriad of new colour options in both plain and figured tops
Guitar Gear Gems: Gibson lost archive of pre-’70s blueprints found
29 Aug 2023 · This week's Gibson-themed roundup of news includes lost blueprints, Greenybuckers and the late guitar hero Bernie Marsden
Gibson Rick Beato Sparkling Burgundy Satin LP Special Double Cut
23 Aug 2023 · Gibson Rick Beato Sparkling Burgundy Satin model announced. The Les Paul Special Double Cut signature is now available after popular demand
They Were Right About You: How To Sound Like A Perfect Circle
19 Aug 2023 · We look at the production behind A Perfect Circle, how they developed their unique sound, and some key instruments used in the process.
Guitar Gear Gems: Shergold Telstar, Millimetric & Les Paul Supreme
15 Aug 2023 · This week we check out the Patrick James Eggle-designed Shergold Telstar, plus Millimetric 100th build and the Gibson Les Paul Supreme
Guitar Gear Gems: Solar Chop Shop, 58 Flying V & a Flux Capacitor?
18 Jul 2023 · This week we check out the new Solar Chop Shop, an original '58 Flying V and the Time Traveler Delay with built-in Flux Capacitor
Glory Box of Tricks: How to Sound Like Portishead
15 Jul 2023 · Trip-Hop pioneers, Portishead, are known for unique production style, we find out more and look into some of their interesting gear choices.