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2026
Gibson launches new Gibson App mobile app for guitarists
Gibson is launching the Gibson App, a mobile app for guitarists that includes the company's guitar tuner, learning method, play-along songs, a virtual guitar tech service and the Gibson TV channel. The app's core Audio Augmented Reality technology was developed for Gibson in partnership with Swedish music tech company Zoundio.
2021
Gibson releases the Nathaniel Rateliff LG-2 Western guitar
Gibson introduced the LG-2 Western, a new signature acoustic guitar created with singer-songwriter Nathaniel Rateliff. The guitar is available now for $3,299.
2021
Gibson announces partnership with Kirk Hammett
Gibson announced an official brand partnership with Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett, spanning Gibson Brands, including Gibson and Epiphone guitars.
2021
Gibson partners with Dave Mustaine on a guitar line
Gibson teamed up with Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine to develop a guitar line that includes Gibson guitars and guitars made by Gibson-owned Epiphone and Kramer.
2021
Gibson partners with Orianthi on a signature acoustic guitar
Gibson announced a partnership with guitarist Orianthi Panagaris to create the Gibson Orianthi SJ-200 Custom in Cherry, which was scheduled to become available worldwide in May 2021.
2021
Gene Simmons and Gibson announce G² collaboration
Gene Simmons partnered with Gibson under the name G² to develop electric guitar and bass collections and entertainment content for global streaming. The collaboration also planned later instrument releases.
2021
Gibson announces acquisition of Mesa/Boogie
Gibson announced the acquisition of Mesa/Boogie. The source reports the announcement, not that the acquisition had been completed.
2020
Gibson and MyMusicRx launch music support program
Gibson partnered with MyMusicRx, the Children’s Cancer Association flagship program, to support children and teens with serious illnesses. The program kicked off on June 8 with the first video in a planned series.
2020
Gibson launches virtual guitar tech service
Gibson launched a free virtual guitar tech service offering players real-time assistance with basic instrument tune-ups and maintenance.
2020
Gibson launches Epiphone Guitar Giveaway of the Day
Gibson launched the Epiphone Guitar Giveaway of the Day online series, with weekday episodes in which a new Epiphone guitar would be given to a viewer.
2020
Gibson announces the Slash Collection guitar line
Gibson and Slash developed a guitar collection that includes four Les Paul Standard electric guitars and two J-45 Standard acoustic guitars. The collection was scheduled to premiere at Gibson's experience space during Winter NAMM 2020.
2020
Gibson launches Gibson TV
Gibson launched Gibson TV, an online television network dedicated to guitars and music culture, hosted on YouTube.
2019
Gibson appoints Sergio Villanueva as Head of Custom Shop
Gibson announced the appointment of Sergio Villanueva as Head of Custom Shop.
2019
Gibson donates guitars and strings to Guitars for Vets
Gibson donated 48 guitars and 19,000 sets of strings to the Guitars for Vets organization.