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Rosanne Cash playing her Gibson acoustic guitar – her 'Cash' strap lies beside her on a table

How Rosanne Cash found her sound – and captured Johnny’s design flair in her signature Gibson

By Henry Yates published

Her surname precedes her (whether she likes it or not). But as Gibson releases a limited-edition recreation of her fabled father’s SJ-200 – alongside her new J-185 – Rosanne Cash tells us she’s comfortable in her skin and proud of her own legacy

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Gibson Warren Haynes Les Paul Standard 60s Cherry

Warren Haynes’ transition from humbucker loyalist to P-90 fan is complete – with the launch of his signature Gibson Les Paul

By Matt Owen published

The Gov't Mule guitar hero's newest signature has been a long time coming, and arrives after Haynes pivoted towards P-90 tones

Electric Guitars
Gibson Firebird Platypus

Gibson’s 1965 Firebird Platypus was the oddball model that marked a moment of transition for the guitar giant – now it’s been revived

By Phil Weller published

Gibson was constantly tweaking the Firebird design during the 1960s, and the Platypus variant comes from the epicenter of that trial-and-error period

Electric Guitars
Gibson Acoustic Specials

Gibson’s new Acoustic Specials series brings hand-crafted examples of its most beloved acoustic designs to lower price points

By Matt Owen published

Newly minted takes on the Hummingbird, L-00 and J-45 templates look to offer USA Gibson acoustics at more accessible prices

Acoustic-electric Guitars
Gibson Certified Vintage group

Gibson’s latest Certified Vintage drop offers a fascinating insight into the firm’s forgotten Superstrat era

By Matt Owen published

A host of experimental builds – constructed against the backdrop of the supercharged guitar evolution that defined the 1980s – headline the latest collection of archive finds

Electric Guitars
Joe Bonamassa playing a counterfeit Les Paul

Joe Bonamassa, Gibson’s Tom Murphy and all-star gear specialists reveal how to spot a fake Les Paul

By Matt Owen published

YouTuber Robert Baker put a fake Les Paul on the workbench, and let the guitar experts have their say

Electric Guitars
Gibson Les Paul next to Orange and Vox amps

Best Gibson Les Paul 2025: The greatest Gibson singlecuts for every budget and style

By Daryl Robertson last updated

We break down the latest offerings from Gibson to help you pick the right Les Paul for you

Electric Guitars
Eric Clapton 1958 Gibson Les Paul Custom Ebony

Gibson unveils the Clapton 1958 Les Paul Custom – a recreation of the Disraeli Gears LP that now belongs to Albert Lee

By Matt Owen published

The Murphy Lab-aged LP faithfully recreates the original model, but Clapton has added a few personal modifications to the reissue

Electric Guitars
Gibson Brian May SJ-200 12-string

Brian May’s first Gibson signature is here – and it’s got nothing to do with the Red Special

By Matt Owen published

When the Queen legend announced he’d be working with Gibson, many expected a Custom Shop Red Special – but first, we have a 12-string SJ-200 that’s like no other

Acoustic-electric Guitars
Chappell Roan (R) performs onstage during the 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 02, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.

Chappell Roan’s guitarist reveals the story behind the Grammys’ show-stopping – and last-minute – mirrorball Gibson Les Paul

By Jenna Scaramanga published

Andrea Ferrero shares the tone secrets and behind-the-scenes details of the Pink Pony Club guitar – and an already-iconic performance

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