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Dolly Parton played a $99 mini electric guitar at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony
By Matt Owen last updated
A customized Mitchell MM100 took to the biggest stage of them all, and was used to premiere Parton's new track, Rockin'

Adam Jones' custom Reverse Silverburst Gibson Flying V was designed with help from Kirk Hammett, Richie Faulkner and Jim Root
By Jackson Maxwell published
Featuring a '58 Futura headstock, the custom build is said by the Tool guitarist to be "one of the heaviest Flying Vs Gibson has ever made"

Dean must stop producing V, Z and Gran Sport electric guitars after latest ruling in Gibson trademark infringement lawsuit
By Sam Roche published
Gibson describes the court's verdict as a victory for fans, artists and dealers, and “for all of the iconic American brands that have invested in meaningful innovation”

The story of Gibson’s Thunderbird – the tricky, difficult but brilliant design that modernized bass guitar
By Rod Brakes published
This Thumpin' Thursday, let’s go way back to trace the history of an iconic bass with a body shape that remains radical to this day

Gibson pays tribute to a thrash metal classic with the Dave Mustaine Flying V EXP “Rust in Peace” signature model
By Sam Roche published
With its Alien Green Tech nitro finish, Mustaine's new limited edition V looks straight out of Hanger 18

Gibson wins Dean trademark infringement case – but is awarded just $4,000 in damages
By Sam Roche published
The court found Dean guilty of infringing on Gibson's Flying V, Explorer, ES and SG body shape trademarks and Dove Wing headstock design, but said Gibson “delayed in asserting its trademark rights” for several models

Gibson partners with Dave Mustaine for new signature Songwriter acoustic guitar
By Jackson Maxwell published
Finished in ebony, the new signature acoustic features Vic Rattlehead motifs and the first 24 fret neck ever installed on a Gibson acoustic guitar

A guide to Slash’s forgotten guitars
By Jenna Scaramanga published
If you thought Slash only played Les Pauls, check out these amazing highlights from the Guns N’ Roses rocker’s $2 million guitar collection...
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