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Gibson Flying V
Ever seen Vs like these? Gibson expands its One of One Custom Shop family with three new-look Flying Vs – giving a surf-y SoCal twist to one of its most enduring rock ‘n’ roll designs

By Matt Owen Published

The ’58 Korina Flying V as you've never seen it before: feast your eyes on the latest drop from the Gibson Custom Shop

Electric Guitars
Epiphone Kirk Hammett 'Greeny' 1959 Les Paul Standard
Epiphone Kirk Hammett 'Greeny' 1959 Les Paul Standard review – it may be $1.5k, but this is the best-quality Epiphone we've ever played… and better than some Gibson USA builds

By Dave Burrluck Published

It's one of the most talked about builds of 2023, but how does the latest Greeny model fare when it's put under the microscope?

Electric Guitars
Paul Stanley with Matt's Guitar Shop holding his Gibson Flying V
“This is unforgettable. This guitar will stay in my private collection”: Paul Stanley played this Gibson Flying V at the final Kiss concerts – now he’s gifted it to a high-profile vintage guitar dealer

By Matt Owen Published

Don't expect it to crop up on the private collector's circuit soon, though – its new owner has decided to add it to his personal collection, and we don't blame him one bit

Electric Guitars
James Hetfield with 1958 Gibson Les Paul Burst and Roman, his 1959 Les Paul Standard
“It’s called Roman because of the Roman numerals I etched into the back”: James Hetfield owns five ’59 Gibson Les Paul Standard ’Bursts – and he’s carved a massive ‘12’ into one of them

By Matt Parker Published

The Metallica man’s new guitar book Messengers showcases perhaps the ultimate example of zero-f**ks-given guitar ownership

Electric Guitars
Cat Stevens
How the 1960s Gibson J-200 upset acoustic purists but remained King of the flat-tops in the eyes of the Beatles, Creedence Clearwater Revival and Yusuf/Cat Stevens

By Chris Gill Published

The bridge was the one thing the purists just couldn't cross, but those who did found an acoustic bursting with songs and a tone that could not be matched

Acoustic Guitars
Gibson Adam Jones Flying V Collector's Edition
“An out-of-this-world limited-edition Flying V”: Gibson’s latest Adam Jones signature guitar is here – and it’s a $20k Murphy Lab recreation of the Tool titan’s prized Flying V with a Futura-style headstock

By Matt Owen Published

Staying true to the guitarist's penchant for heavy instruments, the meticulously assembled limited-edition Custom Shop model arrives after Jones debuted a V designed with help from Kirk Hammett, Richie Faulkner and Jim Root in 2022

Guitars
Kirk Hammett models the Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom Shop “Greeny” 1959 Les Paul Standard
“An amazing opportunity for more players to experience the spirit of Greeny”: The Epiphone Kirk Hammett ‘Greeny’ Les Paul is finally here – complete with a Gibson headstock and a price tag to match

By Matt Parker Published

The most anticipated Epiphone model in its history hails the arrival of a new era of Inspired by Gibson Custom Shop models

Electric Guitars
James Hetfield performs live with his ESP Horizon Double Neck Montreal
“The Double-Neck Montreal makes me think of the smell of your own burning flesh”: James Hetfield opens up about the agony of his 1992 pyro accident, and how his scorched ESP left a lasting legacy on Metallica

By James Hetfield Published

In this exclusive extract from his new book, the Metallica frontman describes the experience of getting torched by pyro while playing guitar, and offers a closer look at the damage done to his ESP double-neck during the band’s fateful 1992 performance in Montreal

Guitarists
Epiphone Kirk Hammett 1979 Flying V
“A meticulous recreation of Kirk’s prized original”: Epiphone has launched a Kirk Hammett signature 1979 Flying V – and it’s a lot more affordable than the Gibson Custom Shop version

By Matt Owen Published

Made in partnership with the Gibson Custom Shop, the Metallica man’s accessible Epi pays homage to “one of the most important heavy metal guitars of all time”

Electric Guitars
Joe Bonamassa performs live – albeit not with his most expensive guitar
“It's the most money I've ever paid for a guitar in my life”: Joe Bonamassa reveals the most expensive guitar in his collection

By Matt Parker Published

Meet the instrument known as ‘Donny J’ – to date, the priciest purchase in the blues rocker’s god-tier guitar haul

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