Continuing celebrations of over 130 years of music history, Gibson has announced the Gibson Garage London Acoustic Sessions performance series and upcoming events for June. An array of young talent will be performing live at the Gibson Garage London including Merrick Winter and Matt Ginno. Keep reading below for more details.
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Woodstock Photographer Henry Diltz Featured on Gibson TV Series “Through The Lens”
The latest episode of the Gibson TV series, Through The Lens, takes a deep dive into the work of photographer, Henry Diltz. Focusing on Henry’s photography of Neil Young, it also includes Buffalo Springfield and Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young. During the 1960s and 1970s, Diltz immortalized pivotal moments such as Woodstock, and the Monterey Pop Festival, and captured the Morrison Hotel album cover for The Doors. Find out more below.
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Serj Tankian (System Of A Down) Launches His New Gibson Signature Guitar and Tour Experience
Iconic instrument brand, Gibson, has partnered with System Of A Down frontman, Serj Tankian, to release the limited Serj Tankian “Foundations” Les Paul Modern guitar and tour experience package. It was inspired by Tankian’s new EP, Foundations EP, which came out last Fall on Gibson Records. This continues the Gibson Custom collaborations with legendary Gibson artists. Keep reading below for more information.
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Serj Tankian Partners with Gibson for Signature Guitar – Launch Event Incoming
System Of A Down frontman, Serj Tankian, is getting ready to launch his new Gibson signature guitar, the “Foundations” Les Paul Modern. On Thursday, April 17, the iconic instrument brand will host a special event with Tankian in Los Angeles to present the guitar. It takes place at the singer’s Kavat Café/Eye For Sound coffee shop/art gallery, 1638 Colorado Blvd, LA, CA 90041) from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Find out more below.
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Gibson Reintroduce Their Tobias Bass Guitar Line
Gibson have announced the return of their Tobias bass guitars. Built for articulation, low-end punch, and ergonomics, the all-new Tobias Original Collection comprises of six, four, and five-string bass models, all offered in both right and left-handed orientations. The range features Classic, Killer B, and Growler models, now available from Gibson online worldwide, at Gibson Garage locations, and at authorized Gibson dealers. Find out more below.
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Gibson Wins Trademark Ruling on Guitar Shapes
Gibson–the iconic global instrument brand, has won a legal ruling to protect the shape of their Flying V, Explorer, and SG guitars, as well-recognized trademarks. The US Federal court decided by jury, once again, to uphold that these trademarks are valid, and not generic, and the defendants (Armadillo Enterprises) were guilty of both infringement and counterfeiting. Find out more below.
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Gibson TV Teams Up with AXS TV for National Guitar Day Debut of “The Collection”
Iconic instrument brand, Gibson, through their worldwide online network, Gibson TV, has partnered with AXS TV to celebrate National Guitar Day with the network television debut of the longform Gibson TV series “The Collection.” It starts Tuesday, February 11 at 8 AM ET, and takes viewers on a deep dive into the extraordinary, personal guitar collections of music’s biggest artists. Find out more below.
Gibson Introduce Three New Hummingbird Guitars as Part of Their 130 year Anniversary
As it celebrates 130 years, iconic guitar brand, Gibson, is introducing the Gibson Hummingbird Studio EC, the Hummingbird Standard EC, and the Hummingbird Standard Rosewood EC. The new models are equipped with cutaway bodies for improved access to the upper frets and L.R. Baggs™ electronics for high-quality onstage sound. Find out more below.
Eighteen Million Dollars in Fake Gibson Guitars Seized by US Customs
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers and import specialist at the Los Angeles/Long Beach Seaport have seized over 3,000 counterfeit Gibson guitars. Working with U.S. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) special agents, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) investigators, and Gibson officials, they reported that the guitars had a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) – had they been genuine – of $18,742,820 (USD). Keep reading below for more.
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Kirk Hammett Dives Into His Personal Guitar Collection on Gibson TV Show “The Collection”
Metallica guitar legend, Kirk Hammett, has joined Gibson TV host, Mark Agnesi, for a special episode of The Collection show. The Gibson TV series takes viewers on a deep dive into the personal guitar collections of music’s biggest artists. Check out Kirk’s episode below.
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