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Collage of Simon Neil (left) and Kirk Hammett (right) playing guitar
Biffy Clyro's Simon Neil is a Strat player through and through – but here's why he couldn't say no to Gibson's ‘Greeny’ reissue

By Phil Weller Published

Buying such a pricey guitar wasn’t an easy decision, but he’s been making the most of his purchase

Guitarists
Gibson Custom SJ-200 Monarch 100
Gibson spares no expense to celebrate its 100th SJ-200 Monarch – a one-of-one Brazilian rosewood build that costs $99,999

By Phil Weller Published

Gibson’s Custom Shop pushes its artistry to the limit to set “a new benchmark in craftsmanship”

Acoustic Guitars
The three bodies of the Gibson Custom Select 1964 ES-345 Reissues
Gibson Custom's 1964 ES-345 Select models offer ‘woulda, coulda’ mods and lavish Mist finishes

By Phil Weller Published

The special order axes marry 1964 ES-345 authenticity with fresh, head-turning colorways

Electric Guitars
Slash holding his Gibson Custom Shop Slash 1963 Collector's Edition ES-335 guitar
Gibson has announced a signature Slash ES-335 – and it includes tickets to an exclusive gig

By Matt Parker Published

The Custom Shop Collector’s Edition Slash 1963 comes with some significant case candy

Electric Guitars
Gibson Custom Acoustics 2024
“Whichever model you choose, you’ll never be underdressed”: Four of Gibson’s most enduring acoustics have received the Custom Shop tuxedo treatment inspired by the Les Paul Custom

By Phil Weller Published

The beloved J-45, Hummingbird, SJ-200 and Songwriter EC models have all been celebrated with custom shop craftsmanship

Acoustic Guitars
Gibson Custom Shop 1959 Murphy Lab Les Paul Standard Brazilian Rosewood
“Tom Murphy’s magnum opus”: Gibson has handed the Murphy Lab man its stockpile of Brazilian rosewood for these ultra-exclusive, $20k Les Paul ’Burst reissues

By Matt Parker Published

The models promise the ultimate showcase of the firm’s craftsmanship in 2023 – and, in the process, pay tribute to Gibson’s prized luthier

Electric Guitars
That Gibson-style open-book headstock
“Our Epiphone and Gibson Custom Shop teams are continually collaborating”: Gibson’s Mat Koehler confirms open-book headstock will roll out on more Epiphone models

By Matt Parker Published

The much-talked about Gibson-aping headstock will feature on the brand’s new top-tier Inspired by Gibson Custom Shop builds

Accessories
Gibson's five new Murphy Lab acoustic guitars
“The unique character, vibe, and feel of an original example from the Gibson Golden Era”: Gibson Custom Shop unveils its first Murphy Lab aged acoustic guitars

By Matt Parker Published

The pre-aged, vintage-feeling acoustics offer loving recreations of sought-after models from the firm’s storied past, from a 1930s L-00 to a 1960 Hummingbird

Acoustic Guitars
Richie Faulkner playing live with his Gibson Custom Shop Flying V
Gibson’s Richie Faulkner Flying V Custom is finally here – and its first batch sold out in under 24 hours

By Matt Parker Published

The Judas Priest guitar hero has teamed up with the Custom Shop’s finest for this extremely limited signature model

Electric Guitars
Adam Jones Gibson Custom Shop Greeny Les Paul
Tool’s Adam Jones reveals he’s bought one of the Gibson Custom Shop’s ultra-exclusive Greeny Les Paul reissues

By Matt Parker Published

The Tool guitarist has purchased one of only 50 Custom Shop reproductions of the iconic Les Paul once owned by Peter Green

Electric Guitars
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