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Kirk Hammett shows his "Greeny" Les Paul Standard in this screengrab from Gibson TV's video
Kirk Hammett show and discuss 17 of his rarest guitars in a new in-depth video from Gibson TV

By Christopher Scapelliti Published

The guitarist presents his Les Paul Standards, Korina Explorers and Flying Vs, and much more in the Gibson TV documentary

Advice & Tips
Jimmy Page 1964 SJ-200 & 1964 SJ-200 Collector’s Edition Ltd.
Jimmy Page made sure there's a little bit of himself on every one of his new Gibson signature SJ-200 models

By James Volpe Rotondi Published

The two limited-edition models are based on the Gibson acoustic he played on classic tunes from 'Led Zeppelin I.'

Acoustic Guitars
Rock band 'Led Zeppelin' performs onstage at the Forum on June 3, 1973 in Los Angeles, California
“Joe Walsh insisted that I buy it”: Jimmy Page on his “Number 1” 1959 Gibson Les Paul

By Christopher Scapelliti Published

In this vintage chat, Page talks about his most famous Les Paul and some of its unique aspects, such as its sealed Grover tuners and bridge humbucker-splitting push-pull knob

Electric Guitars
B.B. King “Rumble in the Jungle” 1974 ES-355
Gibson recreates B.B. King’s “Rumble in the Jungle” ES-355 – a guitar that predates Lucille – for a limited-edition run

By Phil Weller Published

Featuring Murphy Lab aging, a Maestro Vibrola tailpiece, and Custombucker pickups, the high-end guitar pays tribute to the bluesman’s legendary Zaire '74 performance

Guitars
Gibson Les Paul Studio
Gibson revamps the Les Paul Studio with tonal, playability, and aesthetic upgrades

By Phil Weller Published

A lighter body, plain maple cap, updated electronics, and new finishes give the affordable LP a new lease on life

Makers
Silvertone H63 Espanada
Offered by Silvertone and Harmony, the H63 Espanada was the poor man’s Gibson ES-175

By Dave Hunter Published

Like many of its Silvertone/Harmony siblings, the H63 Espanada makes up for its more corner-cutting features with a sound, vibe, and look all its own

Guitars
Gibson Victory 2024
Gibson revives its forgotten '80s relic, the Victory, in response to “player requests”

By Phil Weller Published

Three variants of the failed late-'80s guitar have been released as Gibson goes for a second bite of the Superstrat cherry, with some choice improvements

Electric Guitars
Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Jimi Hendrix Love Drops Flying V
Epiphone launches Inspired by Gibson Jimi Hendrix Flying V

By Phil Weller Published

The Flying V is a recreation of the instrument Hendrix played extensively in the 1960s, having painted its psychedelic patterns onto the guitar by hand

Electric Guitars
Gibson Johnny Cash SJ-200
Gibson recreates Johnny Cash’s legendary SJ-200 – and honors his daughter, Rosanne, with her own J-185

By Phil Weller Published

The release marks Gibson’s first-ever father-daughter guitar drop, with the premium builds limited to just 100 units apiece

Acoustic Guitars
A vintage 1954 Gibson ES-295 electric guitar belonging to English musician Johnny Marr, photographed at his studio in Manchester, England, on April 30, 2018.
Overshadowed by the Les Paul, the Gibson ES-295 brought rock to concert stages in the hands of Scotty Moore

By Dave Hunter Published

As played by Danny Gatton, Geordie Walker and Johnny Marr, the ES-295 was Gibson’s 'other' gold-finished electric guitar

Guitars
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