Gibson Reissues the Holy Grail 1957 L-5 CES Archtop
Gibson Custom Shop reissues the 1957 L-5 CES, the holy grail archtop, with period-correct specs, PAF-inspired pickups, and carved tonewoods. $11,999.Read More
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Gibson Custom Shop reissues the 1957 L-5 CES, the holy grail archtop, with period-correct specs, PAF-inspired pickups, and carved tonewoods. $11,999.Read More

Dumble Amps officially announces reissues of the Overdrive Special, MegaPLX, and Tweedle Dee. Custom orders are now available for the legendary boutique ampsRead More

The secret Gibson Outlaw Custom Shop collection—16 unauthorized guitars built by Roger Giffin—hits auction. Rare baritones, hollowbodies, and replicas.Read More

Gibson launches the limited-run DES Series electric guitars featuring Ghost Burst finishes, ELEV8 humbuckers, and six iconic body shapes.Read More

Mike Eldred's El Cabron Black Corp S-style guitar protests Fender's Stratocaster lawsuits with Banksy art and a defiant message.Read More

Gibson Custom Shop debuts Hummingbird and SJ-200 Elegant Koa models with premium figured koa, Sitka spruce tops, and L.R. Baggs electronics.Read More

Gibson Garage Miami opens with exclusive pastel electric and acoustic guitars, Epiphone Vice City lineup, and custom MESA/Boogie amps Read More

Gibson limits Billy Gibbons' 'Pearly Gates' 1959 Les Paul to 30 hand-signed copies—but you must attend an exclusive Nashville VIP event to buy one.Read More

John Page Guitars launches the Noah Levine Signature DL Baritone—a hand-built boutique baritone with Fishman or Lollar pickups, $5,995.Read More

Why do high-end Stratocasters cost £4,000? Explore wood grading, hardware quality, labor costs, and the law of diminishing returns in guitar pricing.Read More

Explore our Stratocaster alternatives at every price point, from budget Harley Benton to boutique Suhr— featuring authentic single-coil tone and beyond.Read More

Gibson celebrates 100 years of flat-top guitars with the Custom Acoustic Anniversary Collection. Explore all 5 limited-edition Bozeman models today.Read More

Bring a rock icon home. Read our full review of the Gibson Custom 1971 Flying V Medallion Reissue, featuring specs, T-Top tones, and our final verdict.Read More

A modern twist on a classic formula. Read our verdict on the Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul Standard featuring 9-hole weight relief and Burstbucker tones.Read More

A look at the hilariously bad world of DIY guitar aging, from sander mishaps to plywood tragedies, as seen on The Gear Page.Read More

Nitro vs Poly. Which is better? In the guitar world, the finish debate continues. Guitar Bomb looks at the Pros and Cons of eachRead More

Unleash hell with the Jackson X Series Diablo Kelly HT. A limited-edition collab with Blizzard featuring Mephisto art and active pickups. Shop the darkness now.Read More

Celebrate 30 years of PRS Private Stock with the "Birds of a Feather" Hollowbody I. Limited to 96 pieces worldwide.Read More

Billy Gibbons debuts the hand-built Gibson CEO#11 Explorer on tour as CEO Cesar Gueikian teases the upcoming "DES" Ghost Burst collection. Read more here!Read More

Celebrate 50 years of tone with the Seymour Duncan Custom Shop '59 Model Limited Edition Set. Hand-wound by MJ and signed by Seymour, these rare PAF-style humbuckers feature vintage specs for legendary clarity and sustain.Read More
Experience the legacy of the Spiders from Mars with the 2026 Gibson Mick Ronson 1968 Les Paul Custom. A 100-unit limited edition by the Murphy Lab.Read More

Get the Gibson Custom Shop Gary Clark Jr. Custom ES-355 in VOS Cobra Burst. Limited to 100 worldwide, featuring Custombuckers, Varitone circuit, and Bigsby B7.Read More

Discover the Gibson & Leo Scala '58 Addiction Explorer: 10 one-of-one Korina masterpieces that turn the legendary 1958 "flop" into the ultimate boutique icon.Read More

Gibson announces the new Mark Morton Signature Les Paul Modern Quilt in Translucent Ebony Burst Satin. Featuring custom pickups and ultra-modern weight relief, this guitar is built for heavy metal precision.Read More

Gretsch partners with Abbey Road Studios for the limited-edition Studiomatic Hollow Body. Featuring custom Filter’Tron pickups and an onboard Rumble FilterRead More