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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

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

“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

“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

“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

“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

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

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

Tom Murphy on the magic of the Les Paul and the Gibson Custom Shop’s meticulous approach to reissues
By Jamie Dickson published
For many players, the Murphy Lab represents the pinnacle of aged guitar finishes, and the closest a new guitar gets to its vintage forebears. Here, the man behind the process explains all
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