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Gibson Garage London artist’s render

“The Gibson Garage has become this Mecca in Nashville for guitar players. Bringing the London store to life is going to be equally as as gratifying”: Gibson’s first-ever flagship store outside of the US has announced its grand opening date

By Matt Parker published

The firm’s first-ever flagship store outside of the US is preparing to open its doors on February 24

Mark Agnesi - Director of Brand Experience at Gibson

“I can’t build a guitar, I can’t wire an amp. Woodworking? That’s not my role here. My role is to push guitar culture forward”: Gibson’s Mark Agnesi is on a mission to create more guitar players

By Matt Parker published

The vintage obsessive sits at the pivot point between fan and brand. We discuss Gibson’s hits, misses and the daily joy of curating its Certified Vintage program

Gibson Certified Vintage September 2023 electric guitar composite

An astonishingly rare Blue Silverburst Explorer, dot-neck 1959 ES-335 and short-lived ultra-luxe Casino alternative: Gibson’s latest Certified Vintage drop has our attention

By Matt Parker published

The new five-guitar release in the firm’s approved vintage program is full of beautiful obscurities

The Gibson Garage in Nashville, TN

“Every single spec is the same as a vintage guitar from the late-’50s would have”: Mark Agnesi says this Gibson guitar offers the best value of its whole lineup

By Matt Parker published

We challenged the Big G's Director of Brand Experience and vintage obsessive to find the best value guitar in its lineup – and the most underrated

Kirk Hammett with his 1960 Gibson Les Paul Standard 'Sunny'

“If Greeny was broccoli then Sunny is mango”: Kirk Hammett is selling a 1960 Gibson Les Paul that ranks among the finest ever made – he reveals how it compares to his most famous ’Burst

By Matt Parker published

Fame, flame and punchy tone – meet the ’Burst that has it all. And it’s yours for $500,000...

Gibson Les Paul Standard Burst

“Everyone I know that has bought a ’Burst in the last five years is playing that guitar every single day”: Gibson’s Mark Agnesi debunks the myth that its most valuable builds are kept under glass

By Matt Parker published

The firm’s Head of Brand Experience and former vintage guitar dealer also says it’s time we accept that even a ’Burst needs a re-fret once in a while

Mary Ford's 1961 Gibson SG Les Paul Custom

Mary Ford’s 1961 Gibson Les Paul SG Custom has just been tracked down… on Facebook Marketplace

By Matt Owen published

The historic instrument – which Ford used in her collaborations with Les Paul – ended up in the most unlikely place after playing a formative role in rock ’n’ roll history

Gibson Adam Jones Les Paul Standard

Gibson confirms an Adam Jones Les Paul Standard is on its way

By Jonathan Horsley published

It's the news Tool fans have been waiting for – plus, new Murphy Lab '58 Korina V and Korina Explorer models teased

Gibson TV launches Epiphone Guitar Giveaway of the Day online series

By Richard Bienstock published

The company is also raising money for COVID-19 relief via massive music rig sweepstakes

Brian Ray's Les Paul-shaped swimming pool

Paul McCartney guitarist Brian Ray has a Les Paul-shaped swimming pool - and yes, it’s called the Les Pool

By Richard Bienstock published

Ray shows off his '50s Bursts and Gold Tops and more in the latest episode of Gibson TV’s The Collection

Gibson CMO Cesar Gueikian reveals the truth behind the Play Authentic video controversy: "It was probably my biggest mistake"

By Richard Bienstock published

Bigwig also discusses current and future authorized partners

GW live at NAMM 2020: Mark Agnesi and Dave Amato give us the skinny on Gibson TV

By Jackson Maxwell published

The Gibson man and REO Speedwagon guitarist tell us all about the company's new online TV network

Gibson just launched its own online TV network

By Jonathan Horsley published

Tune up and tune in: Gibson TV will run new original series dedicated to all aspects of guitar and music culture