The Gibson ES-330 hollow body guitar is re-released The Gibson ES-330 was one the thinline guitars first released by Gibson in the late ‘50s. Whilst it bears more than a passing resemblance to the ES-335, it has a very different construction and resulting tone. Of all of the slim guitars released by Gibson during this… Read More
Alternative Fingerboard Timbers, And Why You Should (or Shouldn’t) Care. In recent months, you may have heard that Gibson Guitars has been under scrutiny for the use of certain woods in the construction of its guitars (rosewood, specifically). As a result, in the interim period, it has started to produce models with alternative woods used… Read More
The Gibson Paul Landers Les Paul honours the Rammstein guitarist with a stunning signature model The Gibson Paul Landers Les Paul, announced at NAMM 2012, provides a new signature model for the renowned Rammstein guitarist. The Neue Deutsche Härte band from Berlin have built a staggering international following since they formed in 1994, becoming the… Read More
The Gibson Jeff Tweedy SG 61 recreates the Wilco The Gibson Jeff Tweedy SG 61 is one of a number of stunning new signature models launched by Gibson at NAMM this year. The Wilco frontman provided Gibson with a specification based on his own, early ‘60s SG. The resulting guitar is a thing of beauty,… Read More
The Gibson Zakk Wylde Vertigo Les Paul is revealed at NAMM 2012 The Gibson Zakk Wylde Vertigo Les Paul was another striking new signature model announced at the January NAMM show. The Black Label Society and Ozzy Osbourne guitarist is one of Gibson ‘s most ‘high-profile’ endorsees, and his signature models for both Epiphone and… Read More
The Gibson Les Paul Junior Special Humbuckers – the most affordable Les Paul with two humbuckers? The Gibson Les Paul Junior Special Humbuckers is the latest addition to Gibson ‘s line-up of LP Juniors. The range has offered a simplified and more affordable alternative to the Les Paul Studio and Standard since its introduction in… Read More
The Gibson Ace Frehley Budokan Les Paul provides the ultimate Kiss tribute guitar The new Gibson Ace Frehley Budokan Les Paul is set for release, and delivers the kind of painstaking replica of the Kiss Guitarist’s legendary Budokan Les Paul that we’ve come to expect from the Gibson Custom Shop. With vintage specific construction, and… Read More
The Gibson Les Paul Junior Special with B-Bender goes a ‘little bit country’ The Gibson Les Paul Junior with B-Bender, launched at NAMM 2012, is the most unexpected of new Gibson models among those announced at the show. Taking a guitar famed its suitability for rock styles of music, and adding a b-bender, a feature… Read More
The new Gibson SG Diablo with Tremolo – turning the SG up to 11? The Gibson SG Diablo with Tremolo is another new Gibson model announced at NAMM 2012 with features that seem to position it as a guitar for those who play at the more extreme reaches of rock. It is, in some respects,… Read More
The Gibson SG 61 Satin Finish adds a ‘matte’ finish to a classic guitar The Gibson SG 61 Satin Finish is a 2012 addition to Gibson ‘s SG line-up. In essence, it is an update to the ever popular, SG 61, offering this classic model in a choice of satin finishes, rather than gloss. Aside… Read More
