Following in the footsteps of legends is not an easy task. However, if first impressions are everything, the new Songmaker Series of guitars from Gibson Acoustic may set some new precedents.
Riding a huge wave of success following the line’s official introduction at the recently completed Summer NAMM ’08 in Nashville, TN, Gibson Acoustic’s new Songmaker Series are the talk of the industry, as much for their broad range of incredible tones as they are for the new line’s extensive array of models.
Thursday, June 26, 2008 12:14 PM
“I got my Melody Maker in 1977,” the legendary Joan Jett says about the guitar she has made one of the most iconic instruments in rock and roll. “It was light and it sounded great. It was the guitar I had in the Runaways and then played on all my hits, like ‘I Love Rock N’ Roll’ and ‘Bad Reputation’ and ‘Do You Wanna Touch Me.’ It’s my baby.”
Friday, June 06, 2008 12:10 PM
“If you can dream it, we can build it.”
That’s the motto Baldwin proudly asserts with regard to its custom-designed pianos. It’s an audacious claim, to be sure, but two gifted artists―Darrell Jones and Richard Balfour―help make sure dreams do indeed become a reality.
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 3:44 PM
The year was 1913. One year before the “war to end all wars” broke out in Europe, Katharine Lee Bates was busy completing her inspired final edits to the third and final installment of “America the Beautiful.” Meanwhile, the Victorian Era in America was just about finished, though many tried desperately to hold on as the Progressive Era was in full swing.
At the turn of the century, Gibson was building on its reputation as the premier mandolin maker in North America. By 1913 the mandolin world had already been turned upside down by the ground-breaking creation of Orville Gibson’s “F”-style and “A”-style mandolins, and Gibson was continuing to improve on those early designs with models like the heralded F4, F2, A4, and A3. Fascinating in appearance and tone, these mandolins were the world’s finest.
Tuesday, April 29, 2008 5:29 PM
The Limited Edition Robot Guitar, released this past December, sold out in one weekend. Ever since, guitarists worldwide have demanded another opportunity to own Gibson's revolutionary self-tuning guitar. The time is now—Gibson USA is introducing the new Robot Les Paul Studio and the Robot SG Special, available in limited edition Purple Metallic.
Thursday, March 20, 2008 9:36 AM
Gibson is proud to introduce the new Slash signature Les Pauls from Gibson Custom, Gibson USA, and Epiphone—available at dealers worldwide on Tuesday, April 1. Click here to find a dealer near you!
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Friday, February 29, 2008 5:19 PM
Electric guitar tone was born on a Gibson amp. Gibson was the first major manufacturer to introduce a standard-production electric guitar in the form of the ES-150 with a “Charlie Christian” pickup, and the EH-150 amp went right alongside it. In the intervening years Gibson has often been seen as an underdog in the amp world, even while the company’s guitars were king of the hill, but that perception is rapidly changing. Simultaneous to players and collectors coming to appreciate the soulful tone of classic vintage Gibson tube amps such as the GA-40T of the late 1950s, Gibson Labs is today reclaiming its place with the new Handbuilt Series of vintage-voiced, all-tube guitar amplifiers. These are amps built with the tone of yesterday, but with added features and functions required by hard-gigging players of today.
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 8:30 AM
Gibson USA’s reputation for creating original, innovative guitars is legendary, and the new 2008 Guitar of the Month program is further proof of that. Last year’s lineup produced some instant classics—the Reverse Flying V, the SG Standard Silverburst, the Firebird Zebrawood, and the Les Paul Antique Classic Artist Series.
This year’s collection promises to do the same, and it all starts with the new SG Diablo, which captures the essence of a classic Gibson design, and takes it one step further, setting a new precedent for style and function. The Guitar of the Month series is sure to stroke every player’s imagination and offer fresh opportunities to explore new-found possibilities.
Thursday, February 07, 2008 12:04 PM
At 5 p.m. today, the revolutionary and magical new Robot Guitar went on sale at select dealers worldwide―each of whom was offered only 10 First Run Limited Edition Robot Guitars. From Mexico City to Moscow, from Los Angeles to Lexington, dealers are selling out of the Robot Guitar faster than they can recall selling out of any other guitar ever. Following a wave of anticipation the likes of which the guitar world has never seen before, the first-ever guitar with robotic technology is a smash hit with musicians who want to eliminate the tedious tuning process.
Tuesday, December 11, 2007 4:43 PM
Epiphone Guitar has introduced the new Slash signature Les Paul Standard Plus Top electric guitar. This screaming rock and roll machine was designed and produced in close cooperation with Slash, and combines all the great design elements that make the Les Paul Standard the iconic instrument it is. Add Slash’s own personal touches and Epiphone has created a unique instrument destined to become an instant classic.
For twenty years, the spirit of rock ‘n’ roll has been embodied by one man. When he shot to fame with Guns N’ Roses in 1987, Slash was the cool cat in the top hat, cranking out timeless riffs like “Welcome to the Jungle” and “Sweet Child O’ Mine.” Slash set the standard by which all future guitar heroes would be measured. Now, fast forward to 2008 and he’s doing exactly the same with Velvet Revolver.
Monday, December 10, 2007 12:35 PM
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