Gibson declares victory in JHS suit
In what may represent a landmark decision in the trademarking of guitar shapes, Gibson has declared victory in its case against JHS. The guitar maker's suit against the UK distributor said that…
JHS and Gibson Return to Court, Gibson Declares Victory
John Hornby Skewes & Co. Ltd. (JHS) and Gibson were back in court the week of March 6th, 2017, continuing their clash over alleged trademark infringement with regard to guitar…
JHS and Gibson back in court
JHS and Gibson have been back in court this week, continuing their clash over alleged trademark infringement with regard to guitar design. US law mag Law 360 reports that, in court,…
Guitar Village takes rare Larrivées
Guitar Village in Farnham has snapped up a couple of rare Larrivée guitars, created as part of the firm's recent 50th anniversary celebrations. Eponymous owner, Jean Larrivée, built a number of…
D’Addario Woodwinds Reserve and Select Jazz Reed Sampler Packs Available April 17
D'Addario Woodwinds is adding sampler packs to their premium lines of Reserve and Select Jazz Reeds. Now the best-selling reeds that are ideal for students, teachers, and professionals are available…
Gibson refinances
Gibson Brands has completed a new round of refinancing, securing a new series of loans. Investment bank B. Riley, serving as financial advisor to the Company, organised a new five-year,…
Epiphone Les Paul PlusTop PRO and Century Amp Giveaway
Throughout March 2017 Epiphone is offering fans a chance to win a new Epiphone Les Paul® PlusTop PRO with hard case plus an Epiphone Ltd. Edition 75th Anniversary Inspired by…
Korn guitarist video backs Orange Rockerverb
Longstanding user and new Ambassador, Korn’s Brian ‘Head’ Welch has shared his thoughts about using his Orange Rockerverb 100 MKIII on tour and in the studio in a new video. Welch, a founding member of…
Riversong Guitars at the GRAMMY Awards
Riversong Guitars were backstage at this year's GRAMMY Awards in Los Angeles. Founder/CEO Mike Miltimore and sales manager Tony Graham were also in attendance. Riversong had on hand their award winning line of guitars including the Tradition…
New StingRay5 anniversary bass
Busy Ernie Ball Music Man, is launching a new 30th-Anniversary StingRay5 bass. The original StingRay5 was introduced in 1987 and the new anniversary edition sports a transparent buttercream finish with red tortoise-shell pickguard, highlighted by…
Musikmesse finalises Guitar Camp line-up
Musikmesse has finalised the running order for its Guitar Camp performances and Guitar College masterclasses at this year's show. Every day at the show (5th to 8th April 2017) will feature…
Guitar Show confirms packed line-up
With less than two weeks to go, The Guitar Show, which returns to Birmingham’s New Bingley Hall on 25th-26th February, has confirmed its exhibitor and artist line-up. Among them, guitar…