Statement from Heritage Guitar, Inc. Regarding Legal Action Against Gibson
On March 14, we received the following from Heritage Guitar: For the first time in over three decades of existence, we at Heritage Guitar Inc have found it necessary to…
Gibson Gives: Nashville Tornado Relief
The Basement East venue in Nashville, post-hurricane (photo: Brittney Bremnes) In the wake of the recent severe storms in Nashville, Gibson Gives is stepping up for musicians and those who…
Gibson Brands Withdraws Appeal to Own the Firebird and Thunderbird Body Shape Trademarks in the EU
Gibson Brands has given up its fight to own the Firebird and Thunderbird body shape trademarks in the EU by withdrawing their appeal in the EUIPO. The EU-Trademark EU 9667866…
‘International Vintage Show’ Presents History of Gretsch at Musikmesse 2020
musikmesse plaza 2019NO MODELRELEASE@ Jochen Günther / Messe Frankfurt At the ‘International Vintage Show’, visitors to this year’s Musikmesse (1 to 4 April) have the opportunity not only to see…
The 2020 NAMM Show
photo by Victoria Wasylak “NAMM retailers who came to Anaheim and participated in the incredible NAMM U offerings undoubtedly came away with valuable insight, skills, and strategies for success in…
‘2020 is Going to be a Year of Reckoning:’ Armadillo Enterprises’ CEO and President Evan Rubinson
Evan Rubinson took over the reins of Armadillo Enterprises in early 2017, succeeding his father, the late Elliott “Dean” Rubinson – a much-loved and missed industry icon. Drawing upon a…
Cantrell Signs To Gibson As Brand Ambassador
Gibson has announced that Jerry Cantrell – main songwriter, lead guitarist and vocalist for Alice in Chains – has been named as a new brand ambassador. “I’m very happy to announce that I…
Mojotone’s Premium Historic Limited ’59 P.A.F. Humbucker Set
Mojotone’s Premium Historic Limited ’59 P.A.F. Humbucker Set is a recreation of the late-’50s Gibson P.A.F. humbuckers. Mojotone has created the Premium Historic ’59 P.A.F. using all vintage-correct components, and…
Gibson’s Limited-Edition Chris Cornell Tribute ES-335 Guitar
Gibson’s limited-edition Chris Cornell Tribute ES-335 guitar features aged Lollartron humbucking pickups, clear “no number” Top Hat knobs, an Olive Drab Satin finish, and Mother-of-Pearl Chris Cornell signature peghead inlay.…
Get A Grip: Clarinet Ligature Sales
With only 7.1 percent of participants in this month’s dealer survey – sent out to over 250 MI retailers – reporting that sales of clarinet ligatures are down and nearly…
ASI Audio Names MacKenzie as VP Marketing & Sales, Clements as Manager of Client Development
As part of its blueprint for building an agile, innovative new pro audio company, ASI Audio, Inc. has hired industry veteran Evan MacKenzie as Vice President, Marketing & Sales. With…
Gibson Launches GIBSON TV Worldwide on Gibson.com
Gibson has announced GIBSON TV, the American-made guitar maker’s first-ever all-original network. Featuring original series from the world’s best storytellers, GIBSON TV launched worldwide with the first episodes of the series titled…