The North West Guitar Show 2013 is bringing all things guitar related to Haydock, and Dawsons will be there… Whilst most musicians will attest that they love nothing more than wandering around music shops, looking at, and trying the gear, there’s nothing quite like a music gear show. Because, well, there’s even more gear to… Read More
As promised, someone who attended the excellent Gibson event at Liverpool walked away with a guitar… Whenever we announce that there’s a Gibson event due to take place at one of our stores, there’s always a lot of interest. The ‘Factory Experience’ at our Liverpool store was no different. This relatively new in-store event effectively… Read More
Our Gibson clearance is reaching its end, with just a small selection of lovely guitars looking for a home… The words ‘last chance’ are often associated with things of a rather negative nature. ‘Last chance saloon’. Er… “Last chance, punk!” You never seem to think of a ‘last chance’ as a positive thing. Well, as… Read More
Gibson pickups changed the electric guitar forever – here’s a guide to the various types available Gibson pickups have arguably done more to change the direction of guitar development than any other. When the brand developed the first humbucker in 1955, it inadvertently provided music with a new, more raucous voice. There are many varieties… Read More
Get the low-down on how your favourite guitars are built at the Gibson Factory Experience at Dawsons Liverpool If you’re a guitarist, taking a tour around the Gibson factory is probably quite high on your wish list. The fact is that very few get this opportunity. So, aside from the occasional video, and stills from… Read More
The Gibson Collectors Choice 8 has been announced, and it’s based on Bernie Marsden’s legendary ‘The Beast’ Les Paul! The Gibson Collectors Choice range expands once more, with one of the most well-known and revered ’59 Les Pauls ever made: Bernie Marsden’s main axe, nicknamed ‘The Beast’. The former Whitesnake and UFO guitarist’s ’59 has… Read More
Gibson’s new Min-ETune Technology is causing a stir – Brian May praises his new Min-ETune equipped SG One of the most unexpected additions to the 2013 Gibson catalogue was the addition of Min-ETune automatic tuning systems. Auto-tuning tech is not new to Gibson- the brand has pioneered this with groundbreaking guitars such as the Robot… Read More
A new limited edition Gibson Joe Bonamassa Les Paul Standard provides a premium model to the bluesman’s spec The Joe Bonamassa Les Paul guitars have always been incredibly well received. From astonishingly well specified, to the stunning Gibson LP studio model, all have been designed to fit Joe’s exacting demands. With the launch of this… Read More
The new Gibson N-225 provides screaming, powerful tone with an all-new body shape If you had a legacy of classic guitar designs like Gibson ‘s, you’d be forgiven for focusing your efforts to provide fine tuned versions of these rather than create new models. However, Kalamazoo’s finest never rests for long, preferring to continue its… Read More
Shanks for the memory (ouch!) – the new Gibson Collectors Choice #7 is revealed… The Gibson Collectors Choice #7 (which, slightly confusingly is actually the sixth model to be released in the series) has been announced. Unsurprisingly, it’s yet another stunning instrument. More unusually, however, it recreates a ‘transitional’ period guitar. Never heard of the… Read More
