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Gibson Raven electric guitar

Gibson teams up with Guitar Center for 2021 Halloween models, the Raven Les Paul and SG

By Matt Owen

The spooky-styled six-strings flaunt a none-more-black aesthetic, complete with Satin Ebony finishes, black hardware, uncovered humbuckers and Richlite fretboards

Epiphone Lazarus Les Paul

Epiphone teams up with Joe Bonamassa once more for a replica of his Gibson “Lazarus” Les Paul

By Matt Owen

JoBo's original '59 'burst was brought back from the dead – hence the Biblical name – after the mysterious model's Cherry Red finish was removed to reveal the holy grail hiding underneath

Gibson Les Paul Deluxe

Gibson Les Paul '70s Deluxe review

By Dave Burrluck

The '70s are back – at least that’s what Gibson would like us to think with its new era-inspired, mini-humbucker-loaded Les Paul. But does it do justice to the original?

Gibson SG Special

Gibson announces new Ebony and Vintage Cherry SG Special finishes plus travel case range

By Matt Parker

New colors for the SG Special and premium plush-lined cases and gigbags are on the way

Image of electric guitar, acoustic guitar, resonator guitar and semi-hollow guitar

Types of guitar: everything you need to know

By Ed Mitchell

From solidbody to semi-hollow, electric to acoustic, this beginner's guide will introduce you to every type of guitar

Claudio Sanchez

Coheed and Cambria’s Claudio Sanchez teaches you the tricks behind his best-known tracks in latest Gibson Riff Lords episode

By Matt Owen

Breakdowns of The Dark Sentencer, No World for Tomorrow, Everything Evil and more featured in Sanchez's 47-minute offering

Best electric guitar strings 2021: top choices for every budget

Best electric guitar strings 2021: the best guitar strings for every budget

By Chris Corfield

Breathe some new life into your guitar with a set of the best electric guitar strings

Mark Tremonti

Mark Tremonti names the one guitar he regrets selling

By Matt Owen

The Alter Bridge guitarist recalls impulse-selling a Gibson Les Paul Goldtop reissue in anger after the brand’s lawsuit with PRS halted the production of his Singlecut signature

Warwick/Framus V-shaped bass

Warwick/Framus declares victory over Gibson in Flying V legal battle

By Matt Parker

The German manufacturer had been the subject of a lawsuit alleging imitation of Gibson products

Rock singer Kurt Cobain (1967 - 1994) performs on stage with Nirvana at the MTV Video Music Awards, September 10, 1992..

Kurt Cobain's final Guitar World interview: “We play so hard that we can’t tune our guitars fast enough. People can relate to that”

By Jeff Gilbert

The Nirvana icon discusses his love for the Fender Mustang and why he wouldn't endorse Gibson in his last conversation with GW, which took place during the week of Nevermind's release

A John Overton High School student in Nashville plays an Epiphone acoustic guitar donated by Gibson

Gibson Gives donates $300,000 to Nashville school music programs

By Jackson Maxwell

Via Music Makes Us, Gibson donated guitars, 36 amplifiers, 1700 pairs of guitar strings and 116 guitar stands to schools throughout the Nashville area

Gibson Generation Collection

“It's like having my own little built-in monitor”: Nikki Lane, Scarypoolparty and Amythyst Kiah talk Gibson’s pioneering new Generation Collection of acoustics

By Guitar World Staff

Sponsored Bozeman-built range features thinner bodies, extra-comfy necks and innovative Player Port side soundhole for sonically expansive playing experience

Gibson Generation Collection

Gibson debuts the Generation Collection, the company's first acoustics to feature its new Player Port secondary soundhole

By Matt Owen

The newly designed collection starts at $999 and takes inspiration from a 1960s blueprint found in the depths of the Gibson archive, featuring four distinct models that pay homage to the brand’s iconic acoustic body shapes

B.B. King

New Epiphone Lucille model confirmed for October release as Gibson and B.B. King Music Company reaffirm partnership

By Matt Owen

The newly launched B.B. King Icon Life Legacy Initiative will aim to celebrate King's name via more signature models, a theatrical biopic and more

School of Rock Limited Edition Gibson Les Paul Special

Gibson partners with School of Rock for unique, limited-edition black-and-gold Les Paul Special

By Sam Roche

Limited to 100 pieces, the guitar is the only Les Paul Special ever to feature a nitrocellulose black finish and gold hardware

Gibson korina Flying V and Explorer

Gibson adds Indian rosewood-equipped versions of the ‘58 Korina Flying V and Explorer reissues to its Custom Shop lineup

By Matt Owen

Each meticulously crafted model, constructed using 3D scanning software, swaps out the Brazilian rosewood ‘boards found on the originals for ever-so-slightly more affordable alternatives

Gibson's Tony Iommi signature "Monkey" 1964 SG Special Replica

Gibson redefines guitars as investments with new Rally partnership

By Jackson Maxwell

Rally will allow users to invest in $5-$10 shares of three hand-built, one-of-a-kind, artist-approved Gibson Custom Shop prototypes

Gibson Mod Collection

Gibson unveils Mod Collection of rare, exclusive and one-off guitars

By Matt Owen

Feast your eyes on the weird and wonderful one-of-a-kind axes from the brand's new emporium, boasting unconventional colorways and intriguing unorthodox appointments

Nathaniel Rateliff with his new signature Gibson LG-2 Western acoustic guitar

Gibson teams up with singer/songwriter Nathaniel Rateliff for new signature LG-2 Western acoustic guitar

By Jackson Maxwell

Based on a blend of Rateliff's own Gibson LG-2 and Country Western acoustics, the LG-2 Western boasts a mahogany body and LR Baggs electronics

Jerry Cantrell

Gibson unveils Murphy Lab-aged Jerry Cantrell “Wino” Les Paul Custom

By Sam Roche

The Alice in Chains guitarist's new $8,999 signature model boasts a weight-relieved mahogany body, both electric and acoustic pickups, and is limited to only 100 guitars worldwide