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“It’s extremely wrong to put, ‘Gibson, Made in the U.S.A.,’ on the headstock of a guitar that is not either of those things”: Joe Bonamassa, Gibson’s Tom Murphy and all-star gear specialists reveal how to spot a fake Les Paul

YouTuber Robert Baker put a fake Les Paul on the workbench, and let the guitar experts have their say

Guitar World · Feb 26, 2025

What's a bridge? What's a headstock? What do we mean by a 'cutaway'? All the parts of a guitar explained

We walk you through the different parts of the main electric guitar types, from Stratocaster to Les Paul

Guitar World · Feb 26, 2025

“It’s almost impossible for our machinery to make a bad string”: Jim D’Addario on the history, innovations and future of the world’s biggest string manufacturer – and its biggest-selling string sets

As D’Addario celebrates its 50-year anniversary, we speak to its current chairman about the company’s roots, breakthroughs and next moves, and learn how the family has been making strings for centuries

Guitar World · Feb 26, 2025

“You would get suspended for even having a guitar”: Brian May says it was “illegal” to have a guitar at his school – but he and his friends played during lunch hour anyway

May was reminiscing about the early days of learning on acoustic as he presented his new signature SJ-200 12-string at the Gibson Garage London and performed with Arielle

MusicRadar · Feb 19, 2025

Sir Brian May is sad that his father isn't around to see his limited-edition Gibson guitar

Sir Brian May is sad that his father isn't around to see the new limited-edition Gibson Brian May SJ-200 12-String acoustic guitar.

BANG Premier · Feb 19, 2025

“It was hands down the nicest D-18 I’ve ever played – and that’s when he told us it was the guitar Johnny Cash bequeathed to his son-in-law”: The essential guide to New York City guitar stores – a bucket-list destination for vintage gear enthusiasts

Nashville and Chicago get a lot of attention as hotspots of vintage guitar treasure, but don’t discount the Big Apple, where you will find some of the coolest stores on the planet

Guitar World · Feb 19, 2025

Gibson partners with Sir Brian May to release the Brian May SJ-200 12-String guitar

Iconic instrument brand Gibson have teamed up with Queen legend Sir Brian May to release the limited-edition Brian May SJ-200 12-String acoustic guitar.

BANG Premier · Feb 19, 2025

“Gibson was able to put the universe on it… the planet Mercury is here, and that is a little nod to a friend of mine”: Inspired by the stars and co-designed by the Queen guitarist, Gibson unveils exquisite Brian May SJ-200 12-String

Just look at those stunning agoya shell star inlays and that planetary-themed pickguard

MusicRadar · Feb 18, 2025

“The 12-string I was accustomed to wasn’t performing. Gibson kindly said, ‘We’ll make you something special’”: Brian May’s first Gibson signature is here – and it’s got nothing to do with the Red Special

When the Queen legend announced he’d be working with Gibson, many expected a Custom Shop Red Special – but first, we have a 12-string SJ-200 that’s like no other

Guitar World · Feb 18, 2025

“A special rendition”: Post Malone proves his guitar hero credentials once again as he fronts Nirvana reunion and nails Smells Like Teen Spirit at SNL50

The under-appreciated guitarist took on lead and vocal duties for the one-song performance – and the internet absolutely loved it

Guitar World · Feb 17, 2025