Gibson’s handmade phone cases bring a whole new meaning to the word ‘ringtones’

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Deck out your cell with some figured Hawaiian koa and Indian rosewood

(Image credit: courtesy of Gibson)

If you’ve ever thought, 'My electric guitar has a beautifully figured back – why shouldn’t my phone have one, too?', then you’re in luck.

Gibson has teamed up with accessories company Thalia Collections to offer a series of handmade cases that cover your phone in style, with an option of three designs: AAA curly Hawaiian koa engraved with a Les Paul signature and pearl Gibson logo; Indian rosewood with a Gibson Holly logo inlay; and Indian Rosewood with a mother-of-pearl Gibson logo inlay.

In addition to the tonewoods, all three cases are constructed of military-grade polycarbonate and overmolded with TPU rubber.

There’s also wireless charging support and a variety of sizes to fit a variety of iPhone generations.

The Gibson x Thalia cases are offered for $59 each. To pick one up, head over to Gibson.

Richard Bienstock
Richard Bienstock

Rich is the co-author of the best-selling Nöthin' But a Good Time: The Uncensored History of the '80s Hard Rock Explosion. He is also a recording and performing musician, and a former editor of Guitar World magazine and executive editor of Guitar Aficionado magazine. He has authored several additional books, among them Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck, the companion to the documentary of the same name.

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