Cesar Gueikian

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Cesar Gueikian and Dave Grohl
Gibson CEO Cesar Gueikian teases the return of a forgotten ‘70s Gibson guitar and a brand-new Mesa/Boogie amp on the eve of NAMM 2025

By Phil Weller Published

The CEO has used Instagram to hint about new releases before, and this time looks to be a double whammy

Electric Guitars
Cesar Gueikian plays with Better Than Ezra during day one of the 2022 Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival on September 24, 2022 in Franklin, Tennessee.
Slash Called Him the “Most Passionate Gibson Guitar Enthusiast” While Tony Iommi Said He Transformed the Company: Cesar Gueikian Is Appointed President and CEO of Gibson Brands

By Rod Brakes Published

Self-confessed “guitar nerd” Cesar Gueikian says he is “honored and humbled to take on the permanent CEO role”

Makers
Peter Green (right) and bassist John McVie, of British rock group Fleetwood Mac, rehearsing at the Royal Albert Hall, London, 22nd April 1969.
The Extraordinary Les Paul Lineage of Peter Green, Gary Moore and Kirk Hammett

By Rod Brakes, Guitar Player Staff Published

The torch of 'Greeny' has been handed to guitar luminaries since 1959.

Amps
Gibson Master Artisan Leo Scala Super ‘58 Flying V
“It’s About Celebrating People’s Skills, Experience and Depth of Knowledge”: Cesar Gueikian on Gibson’s Groundbreaking Master Artisan Collection

By Rod Brakes Published

The iconic firm’s brand president discusses their new Leo Scala Super ‘58 Flying V guitars.

Music
Kirk Hammett holds two 'Burst Les Pauls – "Greeny" and "Gemini"
The Story of "Gemini," the Older Sibling of the Legendary "Greeny" Les Paul

By Jackson Maxwell Published

Gibson's Cesar Gueikian unknowingly acquired the 'Burst made directly before Greeny, and learned about the two Les Pauls' connection while on the phone with Greeny's owner, Metallica's Kirk Hammett.

Music