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Gibson gives us a sneak preview of its 2026 guitars – including long-awaited signature models for two guitar legends
From ‘50s and ‘60s-inspired reissues to signature models for Mick Ronson, Michael Schenker, and Gary Clark Jr., it promises to be a big year for the historic firm
Lenny Kravitz used to buy guitars from fans in parking lots at his shows – here’s why he’s stopped
It was the strangest thing. Kravitz would be getting ready to get back on the bus and he'd make the gear purchase of his life – a vintage grail at a good price... Those days are gone
How a skeptical Slash ended up with one of the best ’50s Goldtops Gibson has ever found
Gibson's Certified Vintage Program manager, Mitch Conrad, discusses what it takes to unearth a musical gem – and how he convinced Slash to purchase one more Les Paul...
I spent an evening with 7 original Gibson Les Paul ’Bursts from 1958 to 1960 – here's what I learned
There were two ’58s, an ex-Mick Taylor ’59; the exquisite ‘Minnesota’ ’59 ’Burst, and ‘Grainger’, too – but did a 1960 ’Burst made to ’59 spec steal the show?
Adrian Smith had a chance encounter with Kirk Hammett – and ended up babysitting his iconic Les Paul
The fabled Gibson has been making plenty of big-name players weak at the knees recently
I've never really understood the Les Paul hype – until this ’60s-inspired Gibson Les Paul Standard totally changed my mind
Jimmy Page was right, and as a new Les Paul convert, I was on the hunt for a price-meets-quality LP that doesn’t break the bank... and Sweetwater has delivered on all fronts
You know Greeny, now it’s time to meet Stripe – Gary Moore’s other go-to ’59 Les Paul, and a guitar of incalculable vibe
With some of the most phenomenal buckle rash you will ever see, Stripe is a holy grail to end all holy grails. As it is being sold privately via Bonham's, we get evaluator Steve Clarke to spill Stripe's secrets
6 Gibson USA Les Pauls we love that won’t break the bank
The Gibson USA line has plenty of affordable options. We take a look at a half-dozen single-cuts that punch above their price tags
